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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!!

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Sameshitdiffname · 25/12/2015 12:37

That's so nice! Happy for you.

Merry Christmas Xmas Grin

Grilledaubergines · 25/12/2015 12:38

What a beautiful thing to do. So hard to lose a loved one at Christmas. You sound like a lovely close family.

Grilledaubergines · 25/12/2015 12:39

And I hope those who posted less than kind comments feel totally ashamed of themselves, and just a little bit embarrassed.

TabithaTwitchEye · 25/12/2015 12:40

Oh god, I am sobbing! How wonderful.

TheCunnyFunt · 25/12/2015 12:50

Oh my, what a wonderful, thoughtful gift. I have something in my eye...

StrumpersPlunkett · 25/12/2015 12:53

Blubbing like a baby!!
A v special family you have married into. X

GoringBit · 25/12/2015 13:05

What a lovely outcome and update. Very happy for you, gin and I hope that some of the more, ahem, cynical posters might have a little think about their attitudes and responses before posting snarky crap in the future.

Happy Christmas everybody. Xmas Smile

Pipbin · 25/12/2015 13:08

Oh how wonderful.
What lovely people.
Merry Christmas one and all.

CakeNinja · 25/12/2015 13:11

Quite possibly the loveliest thread update ever Flowers
What a lovely thoughtful family you have my dear, merry Christmas Flowers

LegoRuinedMyFinances · 25/12/2015 13:16

I am so happy for you OP.

This was better than you just expecting nice earrings. Your DH and family sound so lovely.

Kbear · 25/12/2015 13:18

Flipping HECK - now me and my DH are both teary reading that out ..... phew - Merry Christmas

Joneseygirl77 · 25/12/2015 13:19

Oh that is so so lovely! What a lovely MIL OP! Hope you have a merry Christmas with your family.

Howaboutthisone · 25/12/2015 13:22

That is such a lovely thing for them to have done!
Have a fantastic Christmas OP!

ConfusedInBath · 25/12/2015 13:25

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BitOutOfPractice · 25/12/2015 13:30

How wonderful! Happy Christmas to you Gin and your lovely family

Stellar67 · 25/12/2015 13:37

Oh, I knew I should have read this before I did my make up!
How wonderful. Merry Christmas everyone. Smile

AllThatGlistensIs · 25/12/2015 13:40

Oh goodness! What a beautiful thing to do! Have a wonderful Christmas with your lovely in laws Flowers

Dumdedumdedum · 25/12/2015 13:40

How lovely, Gin, that is just so thoughtful and kind of your DH's family. So glad for you. Merry Christmas, everyone!

antimatter · 25/12/2015 13:43

How lovely!

Patapouf · 25/12/2015 13:54

Lovely!

SarahLinden · 25/12/2015 13:58

Oh FFS! I'm trying not to blub and failing miserably. So magical, OP! How lucky you are to have such loving people around you xx

ImtheChristmasCarcass · 25/12/2015 14:04

What a beautiful, thoughtful gesture. Sounds like your iLs are a lovely group of people.

Enjoy the day and know that your dad is with you always.

thecheekofthem · 25/12/2015 14:08

Best update ever, deffo!!!

Enjoy

Jbck · 25/12/2015 14:25

That has just tipped me right over the edge! How lovely OP.

Rafflesway · 25/12/2015 14:31

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