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AIBU?

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to be pissed off with DP's sister?

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NearlyMrsCustardsHardHat · 28/12/2011 17:22

I don't know if i'm pissed off with her or him or with myself but i'm sure you lot can help me fathom this one out!

Jist is DP got me a cheapy Clinton Cards teddy for Christmas, that is it. We didn't see his sister (16) until boxing day when I saw him putting £50 (she asked for money as most teens do) in a card for her as her present I rolled my eyes and ignored it but had a right sulk on the rest of the day Blush that would shame a toddler.

DP's sister has taken my children out today to buy them gifts for their christmas presents, she brought them home, plastic crap and teddies in hand and proudly announced that she'd used the money DP had given her to buy the stuff.

AIBU to think that had I wanted another £50 worth of plastic crap and teddies in the house I would have bought them myself for the kids? AIBU to be pissed off with the pair of them or should I put up and shut up that she did what is ultimately a lovely gesture and aim my vitriol at my cheapskate DP? Or should I get a cob on because both of them should have sorted out their Christmas presents BEFORE today?

I think i'm far more hurt over this thoughtless teddy than I first thought Blush

OP posts:
thepeoplesprincess · 28/12/2011 21:20

She sounds like a darling. He sounds like a twat.

MrsSnow · 28/12/2011 21:21

I think its the DP you need to have words with.

As for his sister YABU, it was nice of her (especially at 16) to take the kids and buy them presents. As for what she bought them isn't that what being an aunt/uncle/gparent all about? Buying stuff the parents wouldn't buy.

PurpleCrazyHorse · 28/12/2011 21:46

At 16yo I wouldn't have the first clue what to buy other people's kids and would probably let them pick something awful and tacky. I think your DP's sis is lovely, just for taking the kids out.

However, I'd be disappointed in a teddy for Christmas and maybe you need to drop better hints next year. I have an Amazon wishlist that I rather unsubtly e-mail to DH. He doesn't always buy exactly what's on the list but it gives him an idea.

iscream · 29/12/2011 08:19

I agree with the rest of the posters. Your dp should have tried to come up with a meaningful or useful present, at the very least something that you would like.

Ok to give ds 50, and loving gesture from her treating the kids.

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