Does anyone feel like they don’t really have to buy dc much because the gp go crazy buying instead?
It used to really bother me, but now it bothers me less, but still a little bit.
I’ve tried over the years to give ideas of what they could buy, which works a little as in she’ll buy it alongside lots of other things too.
I tried restricting her to just 3 presents as I don’t think she realised (but she must have!) that other people including dh & I buy them stuff too. And it’s just so overwhelming for all of us.
Due to this I have restricted what I buy for dc and I hate it! We never went overboard, generally 3 gifts from us, one from FC and a stocking. But now we buy just 2 from us and just fill the stocking with chocolate, as gp will buy them socks, underwear, wash stuff and toothbrushes.... I wish they didn’t as dc don’t get a choice in what type of character, plus the body wash stuff is crap!
This year I have given her an experience idea, which she has bought and ds will love! But then she’s text me saying she needs other stuff for him to open. I’ve once again explained that he will have plenty to open, but she’s not getting it.
I’m not complaining (well not too much) as I know it’s great that she loves buying them stuff, and I can kind of manipulate it a bit.
But oh the amount of tat! I’m tempted not to buy dc anything just to level the amount out! But I too enjoy buying dc stuff, but generallly I buy better, thought out gifts.
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poooooooop · 21/11/2017 10:27
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