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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:
OddSocksHighHeels · 25/12/2015 14:36

Honestly! I was hoping to hold back tears today until at least 8pm Wink

That is the nicest update there could have been. You have absolutely fantastic IL's and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas Flowers

scrivette · 25/12/2015 14:38

What a beautiful Christmas story that is. Enjoy your gift and your wonderful family.

I appear to have something in my eye.

Samaritan1 · 25/12/2015 14:45

That is a better outcome than I ever could have imagined. How lovely SmileSmileSmile

hellhasnofurylikeahungrywoman · 25/12/2015 14:50

What a beautiful gift. Happy Christmas to you all.

GinIsABreakfastFood · 25/12/2015 14:54

Thank you, all you lovely MNers - have spent most of the day weeping into my Christmas jumper!

DH did not, sadly, follow it up with diamond earrings but did buy me the complete set of my favourite children's books which is pretty bloody lovely too.

Merry Christmas to all, hold your loved ones close, and yes, as one PP commented - family and Christmas in all its forms: it is love, actually. Off to have another little cry, complete with glass of festive fizz, then may force DH's whole family to watch Richard Curtis films with me.

Merry Christmas! And very in Mumsnet-y hugs to all, especially those who sent them first.

Xx

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PresidentUnderwood · 25/12/2015 14:54

I'm so happy, it's ridiculous I'm a 41 year old woman with a house full of kids, turkey and chaos and I'm so bloody happy it turned out well.

Happy Christmas love, best wishes for 2016. Big hug!

TeaStory · 25/12/2015 15:25

That's wonderful OP, what a touching and precious gift. I hope you have a lovely day.

Lolly86 · 25/12/2015 15:44

Just lovely x

Samantha28 · 25/12/2015 15:46

This is really lovely , I'm so pleased for you OP

This is the kind of MIL I'm going to be when the time comes < inspired >

Lulooo · 25/12/2015 16:12

Samantha, I love how you said this is the type of MIL I want to be when the time comes rather than this is the type of MIL I'd want to have. It's such a lovely thought.

rainbowstardrops · 25/12/2015 16:15

I've just disappeared up to the loo to see if you'd updated and now I can't go back down yet because that bloody made me blub!!!!

That is truly, truly lovely op. Truly lovely

Samantha28 · 25/12/2015 16:17

Smile at lulooo

Flossiesmummy · 25/12/2015 16:43

So glad I checked in for this! Blubbing just a little bit! ThanksThanks

knobblyknee · 25/12/2015 16:47

This made my Christmas Xmas Smile

Whatthefoxgoingon · 25/12/2015 16:52

Lovely update! See, I told you to not fret and enjoy it!

FreakinScaryCaaw · 25/12/2015 17:23

How lovely of them and your dh. Smile

toastedbeagle · 25/12/2015 17:29

Lovely! Have logged on just to read this update and so glad I did. Merry Christmas Gin, what a lovely family you have indeed. And DH gift is really thoughtful too!

BoSelectaBigBiff · 25/12/2015 17:36

That is the best thing I will read all day today, I think. You and DH have such a lovely family, OP. Smile

madmotherof2 · 25/12/2015 17:36

Oh that's given me goosebumps, how thoughtful Smile

Absofrigginlootly · 25/12/2015 18:10

Can we swap MILs please?!

No seriously Grin

kali110 · 25/12/2015 18:29

What a fantastic mil.
That bought tears to my eyes!
I lost my wonderful dad not so long ago too xx Flowers

abuhamzamouse · 25/12/2015 19:29

OMG that is amazing. Tears here. What a fab family you have.xx

Straycatblue · 25/12/2015 19:51

Nicest most lovely thing that could have happened, I was all geared up for the Joni Mitchell cd and then I read your update and now im all teary, what lovely inlaws you have and yes your father will be close to your heart always.

Merry Christmas xx

Lweji · 25/12/2015 20:39

What WERE his gifts, though? Wink

Anything remotely close to a bath bomb? Grin

Lweji · 25/12/2015 20:40

Ups, just seen that you had posted on that. I missed it. Still, lovely presents.