To be upset that i've forgotten to put half the stuff in dd's xmas box and she's abroad

[Serana]

Dd (25) gone camping abroad with her friend. I'm feeling sensitive because it's our first xmas apart. To make it worse, i've given them a christmas box for today and forgotten half of it! She's already had her main pressies before they went and an early family xmas dinner. When I packed the box i'd just become ill with a virus and felt crap so just shoved the stuff in, gave to dh to wrap, then flopped back down on sofa. In it there is a box of choccies, a small pocket camping tool, santa hat & reindeer ears, a couple of snacks and that's it! There should also have been xmas crackers, cupcakes, party poppers and a card from all the family. Am I just being over sensitive because she's not here. Still living at home after Uni btw, planning to houseshare next year.

Ah don't worry about it, it can't be helped, and if she's gone on an adventure like that am sure she'll be having a great time even without all the accoutrements (?) . Have a good christmas.

Thanks Loopy, happy Christmas. She is having a great time. I'm and at the same time, can't even get pissed have a glass of wine, i'm on tablets.

The box is do thoughtful, sweet and loving, what a nice mum you are, hope you have a nice day.

Thanks Donut, you too. Sniff

Oh she'll be thrilled! I remember being on my year abroad at uni and my mum sent me a bar of Cadburys chocolate. Just the thought and little piece of home meant the world. I bet she'll be rocking the reindeer ears and having a great time.

Yes you're right natwebb, just imagining her in the reindeer ears Thanks.

Actually, reindeer antlers, not ears! And that's when i'm not even drinking!

She'll love what's in there, it sounds great. Also small mercy as crackers and party poppers wouldn't have been the wisest idea as she was going through security/customs with a box she has no idea of the contents of.

Omg, JE. Never even thought of that! Is it the same on the car ferries as the airports then? They're driving, touring.

Sorry, stupid question. Not usually this thick, but still getting over virus. That's my excuse anyway

The chances of being caught would be much lower but I think you're still not meant to take any amount of explosives through, no matter how small. I'm not 100% sure of that though. It sounds like a lovely idea and she'll have such a nice surprise from her thoughtful mum today.

Having said that my usual journey is to Northern Ireland which may not be typical rules!

Thanks JE. Have a nice xmas.

think how excited she will be getting some more goodies (definitely the card, and probsbly cupcakes or similar)!

Morning all. Dd and friend phoned yesterday, having a great time, loved the xmas box, eating the choccies and wearing antlers and hat JE, they had no problems going through but thanks for advice, I won't be doing that again. Giving 2 young ladies a box of unknown contents!! Duh!! Alls well that ends well though And I enjoyed Christmas day with my non- alcohol wine thanks again all, hope you're enjoying Christmas.

Great stuff, glad to hear they enjoyed it and that they got through fine. It sounds like a great adventure they're on!

Yay! 😊