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Original poster

To not understand how not only does she not have ANY of her kids presents by now never mind have wrapped them.....

163 replies

SophieU · 23/12/2015 16:21

One of my very close friends has a friend, who I see occasionally when we all meet up for coffee or lunch, we aren't close or anything. She has posted on Facebook this morning that she hasn't wrapped any presents, each to their own and all that but I asked her why, and she said that none of them have arrived yet! Aibu to think that by Christmas Eve eve if you want to call it that, that most people would have all of their presents bought or maybe just a few last minute bits to get? I cannot believe how unorganised she is considering she has five children to buy for, I'd be seriously pooping myself now if I hadn't had bought a single thing or had them here to wrap.

OP posts:
RudeElf · 23/12/2015 17:16

I don't particularly love this person

No! Really? You hide it well. Shock Wink

Original poster
SophieU · 23/12/2015 17:16

I find that kind of sad when you've got children.

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Salmotrutta · 23/12/2015 17:17

Love a bit of Christmas Roulette I do.

I played it earlier this month when I ordered a gift for on of the DGC. It came from USA...

Shock
CarlPoppaJaJiggyJarJardoo · 23/12/2015 17:17

You find what kind of sad?

MrsDeVere · 23/12/2015 17:18

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Salmotrutta · 23/12/2015 17:18

It arrived on time by the way but the frisson of apprehension whilst awaiting it was very exciting Wink

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SophieU · 23/12/2015 17:20

That someone who's got children especially young children does not get even a little bit excited about Christmas.

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BertrandRussell · 23/12/2015 17:21

I could understand being upset if she wasn't going to give them any presents- but why does it matter when they are bought? And we haven't done any wrapping yet either!

QueenArseClangers · 23/12/2015 17:21

Perhaps the best thing would be to ring 101.
Or the NCPCC.

How awful these children have to spend time with their cousins on Christmas Eve.
FFS.

LuluJakey1 · 23/12/2015 17:22

Oh FFS, it is none of your business. Stop being so holier than thou and mind your own business.

NeedsAsockamnesty · 23/12/2015 17:22

Your opinion is quite fucked up.

Oh wait a second, you feel sorry for the kids,think it's terrible,and sad.

Scrap that it's seriously fucked up.

DotForShort · 23/12/2015 17:22

Seriously, who cares? You do things your way, she does things her way. Live and let live, peace and goodwill to all, eh?

RudeElf · 23/12/2015 17:22

now come on are you seriously going to tell me that all that constitutes a relaxing happy Christmas Eve for her and her kids?

Some people thrive under pressure. Others cant cope with it and so have to be organised early. Neither is right or wrong. You are one type, she is the other. Get over it.

Lweji · 23/12/2015 17:22

Why not relax about your Christmas and let her worry?

ilovesooty · 23/12/2015 17:23

I find it a bit sad when people can't just concentrate on their own Christmas and refrain from looking down their noses at others.

LuluJakey1 · 23/12/2015 17:23

Clipetty clop. Reported. First post.

abbieanders · 23/12/2015 17:24

Why haven't you reported her to social services, OP?

swansolistice · 23/12/2015 17:24

Unfortunately ilovesooty some see it as being the mark of a good parent, and it isn't, at all.

NewLife4Me · 23/12/2015 17:25

I don't understand why you are so bothered tbh.
You must lead a boring life if somebody else's organisation interests you so much.
Christmas hasn't gone yet, why do you feel sorry for her kids.
Many a time I've bought xmas eve day and wrapped xmas eve, so what?
I'm sorry OP but you sound very judgemental and a little weird, as if your way is the only or best way.

CarlPoppaJaJiggyJarJardoo · 23/12/2015 17:25

Well everyone is different,I don't find Christmas exciting and my youngest is three,that doesn't mean I don't make it exciting for them though.

ilovesooty · 23/12/2015 17:26

Just think. You're so organised you'll probably be able to spare a few minutes to polish your halo.

Headmelt · 23/12/2015 17:26

She might have bought them online and is awaiting delivery. I wouldn't like to do it that way myself but it is up to her.

RudeElf · 23/12/2015 17:26

If she is separated from their dad there is every chance that he has bought their 'main' presents and she is just going for stocking fillers. I work in retail (and yes i was working today and will be tomorrow) and there is still plenty left on the shelves unless you are after the 'in' faddy thing.

MagratGarlikAgain · 23/12/2015 17:30

As others have said, it's one day - I seriously don't get all the fuss. I'll be working this evening and most other years, have been back at work the day after boxing day. I've had many years where I've worked on Christmas day too. It's the nature of some jobs (and I can't abide watching Christmas films for an hour, never mind a whole day).

My dc get one major present each from us and stocking fillers. It's more than enough for them when combined with presents from grandparents, aunties, uncles etc.

We might get presents if we see something nice during the year, we might leave it till the last minute if we don't.

Each to their own.

NewLife4Me · 23/12/2015 17:31

Are people's first posts always like this?
very interesting, first thread. Xmas Grin