The Godnother's rant

[LatteLady]

I have two Godsons who are brothers and their mum has been my best friend since our first day at secondary school. I always spend between £30 - £40 on them. So why do I feel miffed that my prezzie from them is choc reindeer and snowballs... I could understand if they had no money but they are v comfortable. So why do I feel as though this was the emergency gift from under the tree?

Am I just being mean to feel as though there was no thought?

DD has no godparents. But if she did I would buy for them/help her make something (she's only little)

god-relationships are reciprocal IMO, since their role is for guidance, it should be an extra person that they are really close to in life. If that's the case surely the parents/child should want to show that the godparent is valued for taking on that role.

God parents are wildly miss used as far as I can tell.

I would expect a gift from the mum then, but still not from the godchildren.

Agree OP it does sound mean especially as their mum is your best friend.

My DD (5) has two godmothers and one godfather. They all get a 'To My Godmother/father' Card at xmas, birthdays and mother's/father's day as appropriate.

This xmas the godparents all received a framed photo, and gift personal to them and separate to the gift that I got them as a friend.

OP If she is your best friend then you should be able to mention how you feel. I would hate for my DD's godparents not to feel valued.