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to have suddenyl realised DH has no presents to open. oops

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MsChristmas · 23/12/2010 14:47

I 'bought' him some stuff a few weeks ago that he needed then, as in, he bought it and I agreed to pay him back 'as a christmas present'.
He is not really into christmas/presents and all that but I have nothing from the DD's for him and apart from stocking stuff and a bar of chocolate, nothing else for him to unwrap.
What last minute things would work? Should I bother?| I spoke to him on the phone earlier and he has gone and bought me books and random stuff even though I have already had my present (we did the same, I bought it, he paid - nowt if not practical us...)

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amijee · 23/12/2010 14:53

i did the same - realised I had only one present for him. Just been out and bought some books, DVDs he likes and some nice wine glasses as i keep breaking his!

diddl · 23/12/2010 14:55

Haven´t got mine anything either-from me or the children.

Really haven´t got a clue can´t see the point of buying for the sake of it tbh.

UniS · 23/12/2010 14:58

Is the thing you bought wrap-upable?

poppyknot · 23/12/2010 15:01

Was in this exact position this morning. Can't really 'pop' anywhere as can't walk at all far and need help (not Christmas crowds).

Just remembered he had said a new pair of PJs would be nice but where would I get these at this late hour. Then my guardian angel/friend down the road who was giving me a lift to the doctors this morning said she was popping into town for a last minute shop. She has just brought round said PJs.

I now feel much less stingey........

minipie · 23/12/2010 15:06

If he has stocking stuff and bar of choc that's not nothing? He's already had his main present so stocking stuff and choc sounds about right to me.

If you want to add something and can't get out of the house, you could give hime home made vouchers eg "I owe you one back rub" "I owe you one stinky nappy change" etc.

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MsChristmas · 23/12/2010 15:08

minipie, thanks, that would work, dd wants to make him mince puffs (my mince pies)
the 'thing' is a batteryu charger that is 200 miles away attached to a battery so not really wrapable!

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minipie · 23/12/2010 15:14

aw that's sweet of your DD

honestly, I think he'll be more than happy.

RockinRobinBird · 23/12/2010 15:16

Neither has DH. Last year I got him a Sunday Times subscription and he was absolutely delighted, said it feels like a little Christmas every time he opens the front door on a Sunday morning (he's a bit strange). So he asked for me to continue this year for his present again. In fact I suspect I will never have to physically buy him another Christmas present ever :o I would have got him some chocs or something token but have been v ill so have bought no other presents.

Everyone in my family has clubbed together to get me a Kindle, so although it's a good present and one I really really want, I'll only have one thing to open. Not bothered though.

SixtyFootDoll · 23/12/2010 15:26

DP had a new coat and as the weather has been so cold is already wearing it.

That only leaves him with pants, socks, a hat and a thermos flask to open. Who said romance is dead?

Punkatheart · 23/12/2010 16:31

How about a sexy chequebook? You know the chequebooks you can buy (or make) that say I owe you a hug/cook you dinner etc...well how about an adults one only...strictly not for children's eyes?

Of course I am not saying that I once gave my DH one of those for Christmas..not an X-rated chequebook....

NotAnotherNewNappy · 23/12/2010 18:00

Does he drink? I'd pop into the kitchen and wrap up a bottle of wine that you already bought with the Xmas shop, if I were you

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MsChristmas · 23/12/2010 20:46

I didn;t buy the booze, that was FIL's job!
We all had a chat earlier, the DD's are going to make him a gingerbread house as a present. He doesn't need anything from me really, he has all his random stockingy stuff as well, I just wanted something from DD's!

Thanks for all advice, it has helped me chill out a bit, we aren't big on presents to each other tbh and always thought that was a bit weird, nice to know it isn't!

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IAmReallyFabNow · 23/12/2010 20:50

I bought DH an expensive-ish watch a while ago and said he could have it then but he wanted it for Christmas. I am taking it off him tomorrow night and wrapping it up. I will probably forget to do it though, and he has got loads of other stuff to open.

Merlotmonster · 23/12/2010 21:50

I always buy lots of pressies for my hubby, but i think that I enjoy seeing the opening much more than having pressies myself (although I get loads !! he he) ...but i do save all year just for this reason ...just love xmas but im sure if he's not too fussed, its no problem....men never seem to be as bothered by this sort thing!!

debka · 23/12/2010 21:54

DH went to tool station with a wish list. I wrapped them before he could start playing with them using them.

greenbananas · 23/12/2010 23:21

YANBU - it's easily done. However, I think it's important that DCs see us giving presents to each other as well just to children. DH and I have a deal that we will spend less than £10 on each other, but that we will each have somthing to unwrap.

llareggub · 23/12/2010 23:24

We decided to limit our budget on presents this year as I've resigned from my job and finish in the new year. Instead of buying stuff that we don't really need we decided to spend the budget on some lovely long lunches together without the children in the new year.

MerrilyDefective · 23/12/2010 23:31

AAARRRGGG...DP has Viz annual and a bottle of Single malt.....
The single malt whisky,i bought today because i didn't know what else to get him.

ILoveItWhenYouCallMeBoo · 23/12/2010 23:37

i haven't got any presents to open, nor have teh dcs but they will be getting santa things so i don't think they will notice there are none wrapped. i am wrapping them pyjamas to open on xmas eve though.

roadkillbunny · 23/12/2010 23:38

I wouldn't worry personally.
Obviously everybody is different and have different expectations but I haven't had a Christmas (or birthday) present to open for 7 years!
Your Dh is a grown up, my personal feeling is that Christmas gifts especially are for children (I get far more joy from seeing my children open and enjoy gifts then I would opening a gift for myself) but I know not everyone (not many actually it seems) shares that view but you have given him a gift (if in a round about way) already and bought him a couple of stocking fillers, I think he will live!

TmiEdward · 23/12/2010 23:41

DH has left my Christmas presents in a wardrobe 200 miles away.

I've suggested that he doesn't open his presents until I get to open mine.

Morloth · 24/12/2010 06:04

DH not that fussed.

I got him a pair of cufflinks that match the new earrings he bought me (because I lost one of my old ones). Yes, we are that naff.

DS got him some pyjamas and I have written a little note saying 'Laptop Voucher' and put it in the cufflinks box because he needs and wants a new laptop but won't spend the money unless I insist.

I think the stocking stuff you have for him is fine, we don't really NEED much ATM so no point buying things for the sake of buying.

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