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AIBU?

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aibu to be freaking out about christmas?

59 replies

BuggerLumpsAnnoyed · 05/11/2014 21:22

I know I know it's only november. BUT my dad has come up for a visit and my sister had sent up her christmas presents to us...and, well...i peeked. I know i shouldn't of but i did. On first glance it was a pair of slippers and I thought "aww thats nice" then i saw they were fatface and thought "oh they must of been dear". THEN I saw a bag at the bottom full of truffles and an ENTIRE SET of bare minerals make up. My sister is wonderful and we love eachother very much. DH and i have no spare money. None. I have a sister and he has FOUR brothers most with wonderful partners. All of which are thoughtful, lovely people with some disposapel income who buy wonderful gifts. We are both poor and unimaganitive. And bad at spelling.

So aibu because christmas is making me panic? Yes, very lucky to be surrounded by such wonderful people who just want to show us they care but so frustrated at our lack our complete lack of resources to do anything simliar and yes i know christmas isnt all about gifts but but it would still be nice to turn up with something

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casperandjasper · 06/11/2014 09:34

DS's gf recently gave me a photo album for my birthday. It was filled with photos from a holiday we'd all spent together. I was thrilled. The photos were ones that she and DS had taken and many I hadn't seen before - it gave another perspective to a happy holiday.
What about an album of you and DSis as children or perhaps have just one photo transferred to canvas? Same for your DH's brothers - photos of you all together?

twentyten · 06/11/2014 10:27

Ooops!!! So sorry to set the rats running!!! iPad autocorrect!!!! Could be a winner????
I meant bits- like favourite sweets from old fashioned sweet shops or old style toys? It is the thought that counts- the things only you re member about her.
I love the photo book idea. We did one for mil and pil last year which has been treasured.

Still mulling on business ideas for the twelve rats of Christmas...... Call Lord sugarSmileSmileSmile

OP you sound lovely- sorry for the unexpected rats!!!!Thanks

atticusclaw · 06/11/2014 10:43

I love the little rats. I might invade all the other Christmas threads with suggestions for collections of little rats.

HaroldLloyd · 06/11/2014 10:43

Another vote for festive rodents.

HaroldLloyd · 06/11/2014 10:44

You could dress them up like Slade.

Jill2015 · 06/11/2014 10:48

Please, I need to know about the rats...

Fluffyears · 06/11/2014 10:57

The 12 eats has given me an idea. What about a personalised photo cakendar for your sister. You can get them done at boots (or possibly cheaper online) kids change massively in a year so a calendar showing them through the year is a great keepsake.

MimiSunshine · 06/11/2014 10:57

Is your sister (and BILS) a foodie? For cheap but bespoke / looks more expensive idea you could get some cheese and chutney in 'nice' jars from somewhere like aldi or biscuits and 'posh' coffee (TK Maxx do nice flavoured cafetiere coffee) and sit it on a slate mat and wrap it in cellophane wirh some ribbon.

Wilkos do very cheap slate placemats for £5 for 2 so if you did all the same for your DH brothers I think you could shop carefully and get six done for £30.

specialsubject · 06/11/2014 11:02

I'm in the same position - my wonderful sister has a much bigger disposable income, I don't (not a problem, lifestyle choices for each of us - she works all hours, I don't!)

neither of us have an issue with this. We've a 'no adult presents' policy which saves a lot of time and purchase of clutter which neither of us need. For her little daughter, I give time with photo story books (scissors and glue jobs) and little presents which she loves. And hence so does my sister!

so give effort and time, in the form of some of the great suggestions here. And perhaps in January discuss a future 'no present for adults' policy.

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