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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:
Lweji · 25/12/2015 10:03

What a lovely thoughtful gift.

I'm welling up for you too.

Have a great Christmas. Xmas Smile

Salene · 25/12/2015 10:05

OMG what a lovely Xmas tale

Your very lucky , what a kind extended family you have

So thoughtful

Enjoy your Xmas day

carrielou2007 · 25/12/2015 10:05

Beautiful, just beautiful Flowers merry Christmas Xmas Smile

poorbuthappy · 25/12/2015 10:05

So lovely. Enjoy your day.

guiltynetter · 25/12/2015 10:05

this is beautiful. nearly cried! merry Christmas.

AyeAmarok · 25/12/2015 10:06

This is the best update to a thread EVER!

Merry Christmas Gin!

Julius02 · 25/12/2015 10:09

I've just cried reading this. What a lovely, thoughtful thing to do. May you all have a wonderful Christmas X

Lolimax · 25/12/2015 10:13

And that's why I love MN! Merry Christmas OP!

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 25/12/2015 10:14

OH I'm in bits reading that!! What a fabulous, lovely, warmhearted and truly wonderful woman your MIL is. God bless her!

That's so much better than diamond earrings, and anything else.

Merry Christmas to you and all your ILs - wonderful people xx WineCake[santa]

Lovelilies2 · 25/12/2015 10:16

Dammit. Kids wondering why I'm crying now!!

MaisieDotes · 25/12/2015 10:16

Oh gosh. Crying now.

That's really lovely.

Happy Christmas OP Xmas Smile

ShelaghTurner · 25/12/2015 10:16

Oooo H how beautiful. What a lovely family.

Lweji · 25/12/2015 10:20

Aren't you happy you didn't panic buy £500 of tat from the petrol stations?

And people say that MNetters aren't wise. Grin

Stepawayfromthezebras · 25/12/2015 10:21

What lovely in laws, I've just put my mascara on - bad timing! Merry Christmas x

Debbriana1 · 25/12/2015 10:21

Am glad you didn't open it op. That sounds beautiful.

Iwonderwhy123 · 25/12/2015 10:25

Am trying to not cry! That's just lovely OP, what a sweet thoughtful present from your lovely in-laws. So sorry that your Dad has passed away. Enjoy the rest of the day with your lovely family. I know it's probably not the done thing on Mumsnet but sending you huge ((((hugs))))

TheHauntedFishtank · 25/12/2015 10:25

Oh that's beautiful

TheBestChocolateIsFree · 25/12/2015 10:30

Aw. OP's DMIL wins the MIL of the year award (and I speak as someone who has a truly lovely DMIL myself).

ImogenTubbs · 25/12/2015 10:31

Oh how lovely! Made me burst into tears. Happy Christmas, OP.

witsender · 25/12/2015 10:31

Utterly fabulous. Grin

Goingtobeawesome · 25/12/2015 10:32

Fairy ShockHmm

OP. How absolutely lovely. What a wonderful family you have married in to. I'm crying now as so happy for you

and sad for me who has no biological family who give a shit.

PeaceLoveAndMincePies · 25/12/2015 10:33

I want to have a wee bawl at that! How magical! BrewThanks for your lovely MIL who puts all other MILs to shame

appleoftheluck · 25/12/2015 10:34

Lovely! I'm crying! Sorry about your Dad x

Buxtonstill · 25/12/2015 10:35

Another one in tears here. What a lucky lady you are.

ConfusedInBath · 25/12/2015 10:36

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