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List the 3 gifts you are most excited about giving, and the one gift you hope to receive

49 replies

Earlybird · 24/12/2011 14:49

Giving:
Laptop computer - we need desperately, and haven't gotten due to cost (but I've managed it!)
Motion activated outdoor camera - hoping to see all sorts of wonderful wildlife
Just Dance 3 for Wii - lots of fun and good exercise too!

Hope to receive:
Jo Malone Basil Lime Mandarin Cologne and/or body lotion

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BertieBotts · 24/12/2011 18:48

Giving:

Candle which melts into massage oil in DP's favourite scent (well, looking forward to sharing this one Grin)
DS's first stocking! :)

(I haven't got anything else except for some books for DS :()

Hopefully recieving:

Minecraft game from DP so I can join in
Would love the Harry Potter page to screen book, but nobody will get me it!
Chocolate Grin

FizzyChristmasFairyDust · 24/12/2011 18:49

A Kindle is what I am most excited to be giving.
I am hoping to receive a hug.

MrsPresley · 24/12/2011 18:55

Giving:

Lego for DD 3, 10yo, but she's getting a bigger set than she thinks.

Historic Scotland membership for DD1, her DH and family, hopefully lots of lovely days out for them!

Theatre tickets for Mum and Dad (hope that counts as one present)

For me, anything will be a surprise as I deliberately didn't ask or drop hints for anything, just to see if my family really know what I like Xmas Grin

HugosGoatee · 24/12/2011 19:00

Cath Kidston bag for DM
Watch for DH
Baby Arsenal outfit for babyHugo but really for DH Xmas Grin

Missoni scarf I know I'm getting cos I ordered it on behalf of DH

HugosGoatee · 24/12/2011 19:01

Shineon - Xmas Envy at Mulberry bag, I literally could not have dropped any more hints but tis not to be.

chipmunksex · 24/12/2011 19:04

Wireless xbox controller
Some handmade handwarmers for my mum
electronics set

And for me Harry potter xbox game please-I've no idea if I'll get it

I'm surprised so many people are hoping for perfume Confused

EssieW · 24/12/2011 19:10

Giving
Octonauts playset for DS. He has no idea that these exist!
Book on local history to DH
Winnie the pooh book for DD

Receiving
Veg everyday book by Hugh fearnley-w
Apple press

Livingwiththefamished · 24/12/2011 19:13

An old style Risk game for DH.
Professional pictures of the DC for DM
A Den Kit for DS1

Me?? I'd just love a marriage proposal! Xmas Grin

Memoo · 24/12/2011 19:15

Kindle for Dd1 and ds
Hobby horse for dd2

Not expecting anything much as we're broke but would love a nice candle.

Littlepurpleprincess · 24/12/2011 19:26

Lego City Harbour for DS(5)
Graphic Novels for DH
Home-made booze to Dad

My present is a trip to St Ives on the 27th. A whole 4 nights, just me, DS and DH, in a beautiful place, in the worlds smallest cottage. BLISS!

nancerama · 24/12/2011 19:29

Giving:
Octotunes for DS. The whole family is sure to enjoy that one.

Framed collection of anniversary and valentines cards for DH (nice arty letterpress ones that I've sent him over the years, not glittery ones from Clintons)

Lovely handmade laptop case for DM, imported from the US. I love Etsy!

Receiving:
Anything Lovely from DH - his sense of style and ability to pick out beautiful things that fit never cease to amaze me.

Awesome dinner from DM - I love Christmas with the family

Memories of a fabulous first Christmas with my beautiful DS.

MrsEricBana · 24/12/2011 19:32

Giving:
A toy puppy for dd that barks - she will LOVE it!
All ds's bits and bobs

Receiving:
Whatever dh has got me - actually got me something on his own, so even if it is a laminator my face will be like this Xmas Grin

unreasonablemuch · 24/12/2011 19:33

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HoBloodyHo · 24/12/2011 19:40

A Lego ninja clock for ds, he'll wet himself when he sees it. And a lemur for dd (not a real one). They have bigger presents, but I think they will both love these ones.

I won't be getting anything, but I'm ok with that.

herbietea · 24/12/2011 19:43

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onelittlefish · 24/12/2011 19:44

DH - cashmere jumper
DS2 - cuddly gruffalo
I don't have a third because DH did the presents for DS1.

What I would love to receive is a book on how to write. I love writing but I fear I am rubbish and the only person who ever reads anything I write is DH.

RumourOfAHurricane · 24/12/2011 19:53

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MyNameIsInigoMontoya · 24/12/2011 19:54

Giving:

Big dolls' house which is a joint present for DS and DD (and I KNOW they will both love it!)

Toilet roll holder and towel ring set for FIL (an "extra" to his main present which he chose, but something they could really do with!)

Games for the DCs - partly because they were such a bargain, I got a job lot of loooads of really good games (which will do as presents over several years) for £20 - secondhand but in good condition - and they will be getting the first 3 tomorrow, which I think they will love.

Receiving: I know I am getting a new light for outside the front door (saw it by accident!) but really wanted one so that is great!

dmo · 24/12/2011 20:05

Giving
A double bed ds1 aged 15 which he doesnt know about which nearly killed me tonight sneaking it in the front room Grin

A desk and leather chair for ds2 which again he diesnt know about

And a watch for dh cause he loves watches

I wanted some snow boots but got those last week for my birthday so i have no idea what i will be getting, maybe a new book Smile

Theas18 · 24/12/2011 20:17

Giving:

DH his lovely scarf I knitted- he's better like it!
DD2 her cheap hairdryer I got on Boots points at the weekend as an "extra" as she said she really wanted one, as her big sis had stolen hers to take to uni Xmas Smile
DD1 actually the £3 charity shop high heel red sequinned "dorothy" shoes (bran new New Look ones). even if they don't fir she'll be thrilled.

funny that the little extra pressie give me the warm fuzzies more than the "big" pressies in someways.

Getting- my new handbag, but I did choose that myself.

Pascha · 24/12/2011 20:23

Giving: DS's first made present for DH; a throw for mum; a dvd for dad.

Getting: Flowers from DH; a Toblerone from my nephews - dead cert every year and I really look forward to it.

SantaAteAllTheBiscuits · 24/12/2011 20:26

giving - ds1's bike which he doesn't know he's getting, ds2' playmobil police station and a ladybird key torch thingy for my mother as she's been complaing for ages that she can never find a reeplacement for the free key torch she used constantly until it died.

getting - my mother's gift, it's my only surprise!

5inthebed · 24/12/2011 20:31

DS1s lightsabre
DS2s squeaky blackbird puppet
DS3s microphone and stand

Have not asked for anything, so anything will be a lovely surprise.

unreasonablemuch your post made me sob a bit. What a lovely lovely gift.

FizzyChristmasFairyDust · 25/12/2011 18:19

The kindle went down very well indeed. I didn't get a hug though.

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