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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:
IWasHereBeforeTheHack · 25/12/2015 10:38

Wow! Soooo pleased this has such a happy ending for you! What a lovely heart-warming story.

You are truly a fortunate woman to have such a loving family - that's priceless.

Enjoy the rest of your day!

ephemeralfairy · 25/12/2015 10:38

Crying too. Bless your ILs! Hope you all have a lovely day!

LonnyVonnyWilsonFrickett · 25/12/2015 10:39

I logged on just to check for an update and I'm so glad I did! What a lovely, lovely thing to do. Merry Christmas Everyone and especially Gin's mother in law.

IWasHereBeforeTheHack · 25/12/2015 10:40

Does anyone know how to nominate for Classics?

BolshierAryaStark · 25/12/2015 10:41

That's really lovely.

OnIlkelyMoorBahtat · 25/12/2015 10:42

Awwwww, what a lovely update Smile Merry Christmas! x

Pandora97 · 25/12/2015 10:43

Awww that's such a lovely, thoughtful thing for them to do. Hope you have a great day with them!

EElisavetaOfBelsornia · 25/12/2015 10:43

I seem to have something in my eye...
Love, actually, is all around you. Merry Christmas OP! 💝

ShipwreckedAndComatose · 25/12/2015 10:44

Dammit! My eyes are leaking!

That's the most delightful story, what a lovely family you have.

Merry christmas everyone Wine

kelda · 25/12/2015 10:46

Xmas Smile beautiful story.

Jux · 25/12/2015 10:49

Gin, that is lovely, Happy Christmas.

Forget Love, Actually; it deserves a place in It's a Wonderful Life.

WeAreEternal · 25/12/2015 10:49

Oh Gin I welled up reading your update,
what a truly lovely thing to do and what a lovely ILfamily you have.

CandlesAreBurning · 25/12/2015 10:50

Beautiful!

MyDogStinks · 25/12/2015 10:50

Oh gosh, that's made me cry too! How absolutely lovely Flowers

lanadelreya · 25/12/2015 10:52

I'm confused, why did you originally think it was earrings?

HawkEyeTheNoo · 25/12/2015 10:53

OMG!! How beautiful!!! Have a wonderful Christmas Gin.

Pidapie · 25/12/2015 10:56

Awww that is such a wonderful present!! :) Happy Christmas!

PitBlackwell · 25/12/2015 10:57

Oh god, that's made me cry. Have a lovely rest of your Christmas. What fabulous in laws!

ThoughtfulPenny · 25/12/2015 10:57

Wonderful! Merry Xmas gin! Xx

Dowser · 25/12/2015 11:00

Awwww. What a fantastic ending to the story.

Just beautiful.

guinnessgirl · 25/12/2015 11:07

How lovely! Crying here too. What a beautiful gift and what a fabulous family-in-law you have Xmas Smile

I love a happy ending!

CreepingDogFart · 25/12/2015 11:10

God Bless Us.

Every One.

Xmas Grin
Bogeyface · 25/12/2015 11:14

Oh dear, I appear to be sweating out of my eyes.....

How completely wonderful and such a nice change from "My MIL gave me a tea towel" type threads!

fuctifino · 25/12/2015 11:18

What a lovely, lovely thoughtful gift.

BumWad · 25/12/2015 11:19

Wow. Beautiful