I was rounding up laundry this evening. DS2 said he had a shirt in his school bag which was downstairs. He was busy upstairs so I said I'd retrieve it.
While doing so I came across a bottle of shampoo and conditioner. I thought it was either something he'd received as Secret Santa from a friend or that he'd offered to carry it home for his older brother who is home for Xmas.
I took it out and asked him about it, whereupon I was told it was my Christmas present.
I felt sad - for him, because he'd chosen something for me and sad for me, because I don't get many surprises on Xmas day.
He'd obviously forgotten they were in there.
It's just me and my boys and when they were smaller no one helped pick a gift for me, when they were able and sort of willing it was all a bit hit and miss (bless them) and now they're older it's nice that we all appreciate the art of giving and receiving.
It's nothing fancy - tenner from Boots for both of them, but chosen with care and I told him how much it meant to me.
Anyway, we decided that I would buy them from him, and that if he's up to doing a bit more shopping I'd really love it if he could pick me out something to open on the day.