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Birthday present

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Mumof3dogs · 13/09/2024 00:38

Just sense checking if I am being ungrateful or ?

So Wednesday it was my birthday and a big one too ( 60) which in the summer I thought heck why not and planned a party to celebrate!
It's at home with bbq and drinks so obviously will cost but not a hugely expensive affair .

My DH who has form for being useless at gift giving is working away mon to Fri so wasn't with me for the day.
He did send some Roses a card and chocolates - nice gesture as not here ..
Come home last night and it seems in his mind he's done - I got you the flowers you liked them didn't you ?
I was hoping for an actual gift that he had put some thought into for my birthday .
AIBU?
a party is expensive be happy with that
Or
He should have made an effort and bought a nice gift for your 60th birthday?

I'm kinda wondering what to say now if someone asks at the party - so what did DH get you ??

OP posts:
Mumof3dogs · 13/09/2024 00:47

@MissEsmeWatson
The chocolates were the smallest box I have ever seen - contained 3 Lindt balls !
Very disappointing!

OP posts:
MissEsmeWatson · 13/09/2024 00:41

Then you say chocolates and roses!