Normally, I am not a present rationer. I love Christmas (as well as birthday's and pretty much any event which is an excuse for a celebration). I also love giving people presents. DH is the exact opposite and is always grumbling about my oversentimentality and gift giving ways (although I secretly think he loves my festive indulgence and fussing about him on his birthdays despite his moaning).
Anyway, rewind back to October, I had started organising Xmas presents. DH was in need of one of the items that I bought him and so I gave it to him in October. He then made me promise not to buy him anything else so I haven't. I had already bought him a jumper so that is the one present he has to open on Tuesday. I had intended to get something else inexpensive as well as a thoughtful handmade gift but I caught hand foot and mouth last month which completely knocked the wind out of my sails. Combined with looking after an active 11 month old I've just been too skint, too tired and have simply run out of steam. Don't get me wrong, I'm really looking forward to a big family Christmas this year, I just have skimped on the presents. Same goes with my son. His first birthday is coming up soon as well so I've only bought him one Christmas present.
Anyway, DH has just alluded that he has bought me an expensive Xmas present. I'm pretty certain that he would have expected me to ignore his request, which if I'd been feeling perkier then maybe I would have . I also made the mistake of looking on Pinterest, which has not helped the situation! Feeling like a terrible mum and wife.... fighting the urge to go on a last minute Xmas present spree.