Shit presents (lighthearted I think!)

[KenzoBaby]

I'll go first:

• Mum gave me a pair of Aldi slippers 2 sizes too small. Not like I can even diet into them! And a bag of chocolate coins.
• Various clients gave me numerous bottles of wine...I'm an recovering alcoholic (nearly 5 years sober, they weren't to know)
• Colleague who knows about the alcohol issue and to whom I gave said wine gave me some chocolates instead...champagne truffles.

For years, MIL used to buy DH and me a jumper each for Christmas. Bless her, the thought was there.

Mine was always an acrylic (the nasty squeaky type) jumper or cardigan in a garish colour (lilac, turquoise sparkle...). Always in a size 14 (I'm a 10).

DH's was also acrylic, usually with some sort of zany pattern or a feature zip, and always a size too small.

Every year they went straight to the charity shop; we never wore a single one. It took years before DH finally plucked up the courage to suggest she kept her money for the grandchildren, and stopped gifting us.

MIL gave my youngest daughter (7 months) a tub of Lego bricks WITH NO BRICKS... just an empty tub that's in the shape of an animal with the charity shop sticker still left on...

She gave DD1 who is 4, a dress (again with a charity shop label on) that was discoloured and had a hole under the arm and it was age 8.

Like seriously?! Not against charity shop things at all! I'm an avid charity shop goer and donater but show a bit of thought ffs!

I got lots of Prosecco which will be put away for pressies during the year to others. A smelly gift set that will be recycled Christmas 2020.

Another fucking candle from b and sil. I've never kept it a secret I hate candles, I ask for them to be snuffed if they are on the dining table. The flickering starts a migraine. Almost every year a candle, this year with an horrific scent.

I did really well this year, only 2 things I won't use, both white wines that I'll never drink...they'll be off to the next tombola at school!

I'm lucky in that my mum is an excellent present buyer, my friends know me well and my sister and I tell each other what we'd like!