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To feel giddily excited about giving my daughter this gift

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Everythingwillbeok · 13/02/2015 16:07

My DD has always had whatever I could provide....sometimes more than her friends sometimes less.

But she's never had a decent phone not the be all and end all i know,but phones are pretty important to teenagers aren't they?

By the way this isn't a stealth boast or anything like that.

She's always had hand me downs or second hand ones.On the only occasion she had a new one from a shop it wasnt a very good one.The one she has at the moment is one off ebay she bought with her money.

So last weekend a relative said she could have her old iPhone which was very kind of her and she dropped it off on Saturday but its scratched badly and the screen is smashed right across.

I think the relative was thinking she could get a new case and repair the screen but to be honest I was gutted when I saw the state of it....she accepted it and was grateful and Is talking about doing extra hours at work to pay for it to be repaired.But was so excited she rushed home to get the phone and her face when she saw it broke my heart.Shes not deprived or anything she has a kindle fire and a lovely bedroom but a nice phone just hasn't been on my list of priorities.

So I've bit the bullet and bought her anew iPhone 6. A gold one its bloody lovely! I'm going to give it her tomorrow and make out its a little valentines gift!

She's 17 by the way. She'll never in a million years expect one.

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Allstoppedup · 13/02/2015 17:54

Gah, blasted pregnancy hormones! Absolutely sobbing. How lovely (and exciting for you!)

Hope you all have a lovely Valentine's day. X

BrowersBlues · 13/02/2015 17:56

Me too, something stuck in my eye!

KillmeNow · 13/02/2015 17:56

What a great way to show a lovely girl how appreciated she is. She will be over the moon no doubt about it.

I think is even better that its a valentines day present since she wouldnt be expecting a present of any type really so even a small gift would be a surprise.

Im wondering how you could squeeze us all in your house so we can see her reaction.

Oh well , we will be with you in spirit . :)

Mama1980 · 13/02/2015 17:57

Aw how lovely. I'm sure she'll remember this and treasure the memory.

EmmaJacksonHarley · 13/02/2015 17:58

aww lovely :)

Everythingwillbeok · 13/02/2015 18:03

allstoppedup aw I'm really touched by your reaction.

I love MN it's amazing.

The only stumbling block I can see is she won't get up in the morning....I have to leave for work at 8:20 so the suggestion of a little valentines gift may not tempt her out of bed!

She's working 12-5 then going straight to her boyfriends until Sunday night,so I really need her to get up!

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Everythingwillbeok · 13/02/2015 18:05

Allstoppedup good luck with your baby Flowers

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Coumarin · 13/02/2015 18:05

She's going to be thrilled! Heck I'm excited! Grin

I love my iphone to ridiculous levels but the screens are very easy to smash. I highly recommend getting a rhino glass shield. My last phone had a smashed screen after being dropped literally 4 inches onto a tiled floor. My new one has the rhino shield on it and is perfect despite being dropped from much higher. Blush

www.firebox.com/product/6247/Rhino-Shield-for-iPhone

Looking forward to hearing about her reaction.

comedycentral · 13/02/2015 18:06

Aww I can't wait to hear about her reaction x

BreakOutTheKaraoke · 13/02/2015 18:08

Can you take her it up on a tray with breakfast?

TheCunnyFunt · 13/02/2015 18:12

Ahh this is lovely :) I can't wait to hear about her reaction tomorrow!

Gem124 · 13/02/2015 18:40

I'm sure she won't mind being woken up when she sees!! Lovely thread xx

GokTwo · 13/02/2015 18:44

That's lovelySmile. I'm so excited and happy for you both! I bet she will weep! X

GokTwo · 13/02/2015 18:45

Agree about the shield, I have one in mine. It's fantastic.

MrsNuckyThompson · 13/02/2015 18:51

Marking my place to see reaction. Tomorrow!!

lickingstars · 13/02/2015 18:55

Awh that's lovely.
I can't wait to hear about her reaction tomorrow.

SweetValentine · 13/02/2015 18:57

I agree - breakfast in bed!

kwerty · 13/02/2015 19:00

Ah that's lovely!
Many moons ago, when I was working hard for my O levels - yes that long ago-my parents discussed buying me a transistor radio if I did well. The excitement! A radio of my own! Radio Luxembourg under my pillow.
Then a few days later, my Dad came home with the radio and gave it to me 'because you work so hard and we know you will do well so you may as well have it now to enjoy'. I was literally overwhelmed. I cannot remember my father buying me anything of significance before or after this and the moment is fresh in my mind today, five years after he died!

foslady · 13/02/2015 19:02

I think what you've done is fab - good for you!

(and this way I've also marked my place because I'm also excited about her reaction!)

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Royalsighness · 13/02/2015 19:03

This is cute! You are lovely and she sounds like she deserves it!

Do make sure you get her a case though!

Hopelass · 13/02/2015 19:06

Aw that's lovely! Come back and tell us what she says!

SagaNorensLeatherTrousers · 13/02/2015 19:06

Just marking place for DD's reaction!

Lovely thing to do, OP. Thanks

facedontfit · 13/02/2015 19:22

Lovely, hide it under her pillow and then phone it!

AlfAlf · 13/02/2015 19:35

YANBU at all, that's a lovely gift and I appear to have something in my eye
There are few greater pleasures than giving someone you love a gift you know will make them really happy.
I so get the excitement Grin I'm awaiting delivery of a jumper with a dog on it for my dd3 (who mostly lives in hand-me-downs!) and I'm beside myself anticipating giving it to her. And it's just a bloody jumper Grin but I know she will be thrilled

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