My cousins little boy is 3. Every christmas and for his birthdays we have bought him presents - always something "practical" (clothes, bike similar to smart trike, cosy coupe). His sister is 14 months old. We decided once she was born that we would buy presents for her first christmas and first birthday (and continue to buy for 3 year old during that time) and then stop, due to cost. Every time we have bought something for 3 year old, his parents have been extremely grateful (they are on low income) but have always said "Oh, you shouldnt have" They are lovely and have NEVER expected a present. 3 year olds birthday is next week and we have been invited to his party. Due to work, we can't go. Apologised etc. They said oh its fine. Imagine my surprise, when they then said "Come up when you can, as we expect you'll have a present for him". This came as a complete shock. Not once have they ever assumed we would get for, have always been surprised when we have.
Now I'm in a dilemma. Do I:
a) Explain that due to money, we won't be getting the kids anything else (in a nice way, of course)
b) Buy something cheap for him, which then defeats my plan of stopping buying presents
c) Make excuses not to see them for the next 18 years... lol.
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ConnorCamden · 29/11/2011 10:47
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