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To feel slightly put out by DH's lovely surprise?

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GinIsABreakfastFood · 24/12/2015 07:41

Ok, firstly I want to clarify I did not look for my present on purpose! Xmas Blush

Basically DH and I agreed that we would only do tiny token presents this year so that we can have a mega holiday later on. We agreed a set limit, which I found a huge struggle as I bloody love giving presents and spoiling people, and have spent the past few months trying frantically to pick up lovely, thoughtful little bits and pieces within the £20 limit.

Was feeling quite pleased with myself until.... Was packing to leave for family for Christmas and noticed his smart work coat which he won't need was a bit grubby so thought I'd leave it with the dry cleaners so it's fresh for next year, and found a mega expensive piece of beautiful jewellery hidden in the pocket.

DSis has helpfully pointed out that this happens in Love Actually and it turns out the husband has bought the gift for his mistress.... Hmm

Pretty sure it is for me, thanks, Dsis, and it's lovely, but soooo not what we agreed.

We have got to leave in the next 20 mins to drive to remote Scotland for massive family Christmas so no time to get him anything else to even the balance. Which means that when we open presents in Christmas morning, in front of about 30 people, I will get Tiffany diamond earrings, and he will get socks and a robot bath bomb. AIBU to feel absolutely mortified, a bit cross, and completely love my darling DH for the beautiful surprise, but also a bit want to kill him?!

Should I just buy £500 worth of petrol station tat at at the services on the way there?! Pretend I forgot his main present at home and lie about what it is?!

HELP!!

OP posts:
poorbuthappy · 25/12/2015 09:41

Marking place. Come on woman!!

notafanofwinter · 25/12/2015 09:43

Not place marking, no definitely not

OhBeloved · 25/12/2015 09:43

Merry Christmas one and all Xmas Smile May peace and joy reign in your homes.

Oysterbabe · 25/12/2015 09:46

So?
Is it a CD?

Lolimax · 25/12/2015 09:47

I'm waiting! Come on OP!

Imknackeredzzz · 25/12/2015 09:48

????

Pidapie · 25/12/2015 09:53

Eeep!

Perniciousness · 25/12/2015 09:54

It's time MNHQ sorted out live video streaming.

Jibberjabberjooo · 25/12/2015 09:55

Placemarking no.235

UnDeuxTroisCatsSank · 25/12/2015 09:56

fanjo
I quite agree.

MN has reached a new level of snobbery if Tiffany is considered shit.

GinIsABreakfastFood · 25/12/2015 09:56

Presents opened. Hiding in bathroom, crying.

Good crying.

Present was for me, and was something lovely, from Tiffanys..... but not from DH.

But of background - we lost my DF at Christmas last year. He and I were really close, and it's been so hard.

This is my first Christmas at the PILs, as my DM has gone with DSis and her DH to his parents.

Anyway- first, my MIL hands me a card, which says:

"Dear Gin,

What a year it has been for you. You have been very brave and coped so well with everything that's been thrown at you.

We wanted you to know that we are very glad you are part of our family and we are always here for you.

This is from all of us, so that in a way your father can be with you at Christmas.

Love MIL, FIL, BIL & SIL1, BIL & SIL2 & the dogs"

It's a little Tiffany pendant on a chain, with my dad's name engraved on one side and my name on the other.

Looks like DH just picked it up as he works nearby. My MIL is a lovely, lovely woman. Feel so overwhelmed, cannot stop crying.

OP posts:
FairyFluffbum · 25/12/2015 09:57

Xmas Angry UPDATE UPDATE

Please 😇

FairyFluffbum · 25/12/2015 09:58

X post Xmas Blush

Sounds beautiful. Lovely MIL

George2014 · 25/12/2015 09:58

Oh my god, best thing I have read today. Truly lovely xxxxx

stopfaffing · 25/12/2015 09:59

Oh Wow! How wonderful blinks back tears

Jibberjabberjooo · 25/12/2015 09:59

Oh OP, that's just lovely.Flowers

ladygracie · 25/12/2015 09:59

Oh that is so so lovely. It's made me cry. What a thoughtful gift.

yankeecandle4 · 25/12/2015 09:59

What a lovely family you have OP. I am delighted for you (unMN hugs)

Perniciousness · 25/12/2015 10:00

That's lovely. What a sweet and thoughtful thing to do.

Happy Xmas.

KenDoddsDadsDog · 25/12/2015 10:00

Have a tingly nose reading that . How beautiful !

PrizeyPrize · 25/12/2015 10:01

Oh fuck....now I'm crying. Beautiful OP. Happy Christmas to you all, your family sound wonderful.

AlisonWunderland · 25/12/2015 10:01

So it was Love, actually...

MinesAPintOfTea · 25/12/2015 10:03

That's lovely

chocomochi · 25/12/2015 10:03

Wow! What a wonderful present and what a wonderful mil! Happy Christmas! x

Redcrayons · 25/12/2015 10:03

Ah that's so sweet. What a lucky girl you are! Xmas Grin

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