Xmas pressies 2010 - Highs and Lows?

[BibiBlocksberg]

Following on from the Teapot thread, since I am a nosey bovine and own Xmas was a pressie free zone - would love to hear what everyone received yesterday :)

I think my favourite was the H+M slouchy top my DD1 got me .. she's a student and totally broke but she got something that is absolutely my style..haven't taken it off yet:)

I think the 'mull your own wine' kit from MIL might not get used tho.....

High: A lovely coat

and

brilliant cook book I did not even realise I would like but I love it (not from dh hasten to add).

Low: Came downstairs in a new dress on Christmas morning and Sister's face dropped - guess what she had parcelled for me under the tree?? (At least she knows my taste .

I was given heaps of goodies, all of which are lovely, but my favourite is by far the least expensive. It's a calendar featuring a dozen beautiful photographs of the park which was the playground of my childhood. :)

My BFP which I wrapped up and gave to my other half :) We then re-wrapped it and gave it to my parents!

I just joined. This is my first BFP. I'm TERRIFIED...

nothing says I love you like a stick covered in pee.

seriously though - congratulations! What a fantastic christmas present for you all.

Don't be terrified. It'll all be fine. Great even.

It's a long way off, but I heartily recommend the gas & air!

all highs - makeup, perfume (CK1), stuff from Lush, lovely jewellery, a silk scarf from Hobbs and all sorts of bits and pieces.

Congratulations babycass and :) at HecTheHalls

"I think the 'mull your own wine' kit from MIL might not get used tho....."

Will you tell her you're 'mulling it over' if she asks if it's been used......

(bows) I am Bibi, I'll be here all week, try the veal

£100 from my mum for myself and ds (she got ds a present too).

Bubble bath from ds beautifully gift wrapped (chosen by him but done by a grown up).

The most beautiful bouquet of flowers from a friend which were waiting on my doorstep when I got home Christmas Eve evening.

75 from the MIL, 50 from my mum, 100 from dh. champneys bath stuff from my boss - at least someone bothered to go and buy me something!

I got ONE present this year - a living gifts voucher.

I couldn't be happier. Honestly, after years and years and years of me telling people I would honestly rather not have presents they have finally realised I am being serious.

I got an iPad from DH and the case and keyboard to go with from ds1 and ds2. Lotso the bear and a blanket from my mum. And the most surprising was professional photos of my 2 boys which my mil had done in October for a surprise!! Also got the usual chocs, bath stuff and books! Its been a fab Christmas :)

My best present is a beautiful cherry red KitchenAid mixer from my wonderful mum. It is such a generous present and I was beside myself with excitement when I opened the wrapping - felt five years old again!

Posh jeans. High
Picture frame. High
Clippy things to hang tea towels up with which sounds shit but they are great and make the kitchen and bathroom look nicer. High.
Lazer hair removal treatments, simultaneously low and high being both horribly painful and yet life changing.
Hand warmer. Low. No need, got mitts - high.

Pretty happy with that lot :)

A dolls house[WOW!!]
books
a rabbit ornament for garden
Moshulu slippers
A full stocking[lots of goodies]
a silver/copper necklace
All from dh
an M&S top from dd[I love it-black and floaty]
slippers from dss
bath goodies and books from df
cd from cousin
screen cleaner cat from other cousin
chocs etc

New camera, which is waterproof - so I can get pics of ds swimming in the summer, Tiffany's necklace, noise reducing earphones, scarf & gloves, new gorgeous slouchy clothes, aromatherapy heated socks, some spending money from ILs, new ds game.

No duds, very happy!

nowt....didn't get a bloody thing!

DH doing Christmas shopping with DS whilst home on leave 3 months ago as he wouldn't be here for Christmas - high

My presents still being hidden in the safe place as DS now can't find where he put them - definite low!

Highs: My wonderful mother had my son's (10 mths) footprints, downsized onto a solid silver pendant and keyring with his name engraved.

Lows: Some tools like I do DIY.

seatrek what's living gifts?

Nothing so I bought myself a coffee machine (what was I thinking?)

Wish I had some juicy prezzies Bibi!! I come from the West Midlands and 'saft' means silly or daft ,hey hang on thats where the word comes from then...[]grin]

Ooo a coffee machine, I have a normal filter coffee machine that does normal filter coffee (funnily enough) and espresso. But I'm really hankering after the ones that do everything and are the size of a kettle rather than my beast of a machine huge one.

Which one did you get?

My favourite gift was a handcrafted one from one of my friends. It was VERY specifically me in every detail and I am deeply touched. It was also totally unexpected and I feel a little taken aback by her thoughtfulness. but also

What's a BFP?

I bought a Tassimo, from Amazon on xmas day. I'm regretting it now though as it wasn't cheap and the pods cost more in P&P then they did origionally Damn 1 click ordering, it won't let me cancel until they have been delivered

Ds would like to know what you were given Carrots as he says it sounds lovely.