I am not sure how to handle this (ie, do I reciprocate) because we are on friendly terms, but are not big buddies.
DS went to her son's party earlier this year and she has invited DS around a couple of times but he is not keen to go. I will probably invite her DS around to ours instead. Whenever I see her we talk about our children but not much else. Other than having children in the same class, we do not have much in common (I am an old wino, and she is young and lovely and definitely not one to quaff a few too many glasses!)
It was so very kind and absolutely unexpected to receive gifts from her and I think she is just a genuinely kind and good hearted person. So, do I reciprocate? Will it seem last minute if I do? Does it matter if it seems last minute? Because it will definitely be an after thought if I get her and her son a gift each.
I am genuinely touched, but also I have no idea what to do other than thank her profusely (which embarrassed her terribly!). Do you think I should also buy her presents?? It is unlikely that she celebrates Christmas because she is of another faith.
Help!