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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:
spanky2 · 25/12/2015 11:20

So lovely. You are very lucky to have such thoughtful inlaws. What a wonderful way for your dad to stay close to your heart.

PuppyMouse · 25/12/2015 11:21

Just read this out to my family here. What a beautiful outcome, Thanks

JohnLuther · 25/12/2015 11:21

That's lovely OP, I hope that the cynical posters feel shit.

whitewineandchocolate · 25/12/2015 11:22

I read so many horrid things on MN, how lovely to read your update, what a sweet thing to do, I am crying on Christmas Day! My mum is in hospital which is so sad! X

omri · 25/12/2015 11:22

How lovely. Thanks for the update op. Hope you have a lovely Christmas- I love it when a family comes together like that. Gorgeous.

prettywhiteguitar · 25/12/2015 11:27

Yey ! Wonderful Christmas gift !

Aramynta · 25/12/2015 11:28

Thnks OP, Now i'm sobbing into my morning Wine

Merry Christmas. What an absolutely beautiful gift Smile Thanks

hollyisalovelyname · 25/12/2015 11:29

What a lovely surprise.
I am thrilled for you OP.
A nice Christmas thread.
Treasure the love you receive above all as it will oulast all the gold and good health you have.

MrFMercury · 25/12/2015 11:29

That's beautiful. I was feeling a bit ambivalent about Christmas but that's just so wonderful and obviously so much thought has gone into it. I'm so glad you are surrounded by such loving people x

WhereYouLeftIt · 25/12/2015 11:32

Oh lordy, tears in my eyes! What a beautiful thing for them to do!

derxa · 25/12/2015 11:37

Lovely!

Anniegetyourgun · 25/12/2015 11:37

OK, I was being very cool and thinking "that's nice", and then some beast posted this "What a wonderful way for your dad to stay close to your heart" - and I've gone all soppy.

MumOfGorgeousness · 25/12/2015 11:45

Absolutely beautiful. Merry Christmas.

FelicityFunknickle · 25/12/2015 11:46

Thank you for sharing that.
Perfect.
Flowers

Damselindestress · 25/12/2015 11:47

Thank you for updating. What a wonderful outcome. Lovely to hear about nice ILs on mumsnet for a change. Merry Christmas.

ilovesooty · 25/12/2015 11:49

That really is wonderful. What lovely people they are.

Jenda · 25/12/2015 11:59

Sobbing all over the cat, what a lovely thing to do! Merry Christmas x

OfficeGirl1969 · 25/12/2015 12:06

Crying. You lucky girl to have such a fab family!

minininipie · 25/12/2015 12:07

Aww wow what a lovely story. Merry Christmas OP. Lovely thing to do from your inlaws. Xmas Smile

iwantgin · 25/12/2015 12:09

Wonderful.

What thoughtful family you have.

Merry Christmas Xmas Smile

MumOfGorgeousness · 25/12/2015 12:10

Absolutely beautiful. Merry Christmas.

icandothis64 · 25/12/2015 12:14

Oh no. You made me cry. How wonderful.

And think. This time next year you will be able to regale them with the tale of seeing the box and wondering if this was your Love actually moment.

You clearly have an amazing family. Hugs.

Blondeshavemorefun · 25/12/2015 12:27

What a lovely mil and other inlaws you have

Glad all was ok and ps what did dh get you for £20? Grin

Enjoy your day and know that df is looking down on you

My mum died last year and my husband almost 5yrs ago and I always light a candle in their memory on Christmas Day X

RebeccaCloud9 · 25/12/2015 12:34

Actual tears here too. Such a lovely, lovely happy ending to this thread. Merry Christmas one and all!

motheroreily · 25/12/2015 12:34

So lovely. Thank you for updating us all x