to be upset over my christmas present before I've even opened it

[happyinherts]

DH went out with his christmas bonus today to buy us (me, DD, and DS) a little something for christmas.

DD and DS already have presents bought jointly from us. Anyway while I was at work he has wrapped them and placed under tree. I spot mine labelled 'to mum' - and I'm quite upset about it although not mentioned it and whatever is inside may be really really lovely - it's boxed shaped at the moment.

Am I being a selfish stupid bitch or would you be upset if your DH labelled your present in this way??

Ahh got it I diddn't click it was from him I thought it was from the dc that maybe together they have bought you something else.... To be honest wouldn't bother me as often on mine it is from all 3 and they put mum/ mamma on...

Goodness...just read this thread. HappyinHerts, I get where you are coming from and have always found it strange when couples call each other Mummy and Daddy. Different strokes and all that but still a bit bizarre in my mind. I think your DH may have made a genuine error though...maybe he was thinking of his mum at the time he wrote the label or had just spoken with your DCs. Unless he starts calling you Mum from now onwards, I would see this as a mistake and let it go. In the meantime, have a little think about why this has struck a nerve with you...are you worried about becoming Mumsy or being treated as such? Things people say / do sometimes strike a chord and we have to ask ourselves why it has had that impact on us...

Bit of a First World Problem but... I do see where you are coming from happyinherts DH refers to me as "Mummy" in front of the DC (who are much younger than yours) but if he tried to do it when they weren't around I would definitely be a bit

But the important issue is that you must come back and update us on what was in the box!!

Um, I could see how it might be a bit odd and annoying to be addressed as Mum by my husband, I can't quite get my head around 'upset' though, sorry.

It really doesn't matter, does it?

If it does matter, then there is no point telling us, tell him you don't like it and why.