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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:
Fizrim · 25/12/2015 20:52

That is just lovely, so thoughtful and caring. I hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas.

ChishandFips33 · 25/12/2015 20:58

Utterly beautiful! What a loving and thoughtful family you have Xmas Smile
Merry Christmas!

RebeccaMumsnet · 25/12/2015 21:09

What a lovely perfect Christmassy thread

We're moving this thread to classics, thanks to those who reported suggesting just that.

Merry Christmas all and thanks OP, so glad for the lack of Joni Mitchell and a big bunch of Flowers to you.

ConfusedInBath · 25/12/2015 21:17

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DeputyPecksBentBeak · 25/12/2015 21:17

Oh that's so wonderfully thoughtful. I thought I'd just be glad to see your DH wasn't cheating on you GrinBlush. That's just so kind

Goingtobeawesome · 25/12/2015 21:17

There were no earrings in his coat!

ConfusedInBath · 25/12/2015 21:20

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GinIsABreakfastFood · 25/12/2015 21:24

Bit extremely sloshed tipsy now but just wanted to stop by and say thank you, lovely Mumsnetters - it's not just my fantastic PILs who have made my first Christmas without my DF bearable, you have all really helped this day be not awful, so Flowers for all of you!

And now my thread is in Classics?! Even better Christmas present than a Joni Mitchell cd! Thank you, RebeccaMumsnet

Merry Christmas, everyone! Xx

(Sorry - aware I sound a bit like a shit-faced Tiny Tim at this point....)

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Thundercrackers · 25/12/2015 21:24

Well that's me crying into my mince pie! What a lovely story and what a brilliant family you have looking out for you. Whatever you believe about the significance of Christmas, loving each other and remembering those we love has to be one of the greatest and important things we can do. So glad there was no Joni Mitchell involved after all! Smile

SuckingEggs · 25/12/2015 22:36

Ah, so lovely. I'm sorry to read about your dad, thank goodness you have such a wonderful family to help you through this.

Have a lovely rest of festive season. You are blessed to have such love around you Flowers

Watchatalltimes · 25/12/2015 22:57

Wow! That sounds really sweet. Happy Christmas Op x

Stars1 · 25/12/2015 23:44

What an amazing family you have Gin! I am so glad you didn't open the bag and spoil the surprise though.

Enjoy your holidays with them as they truly sound lovely.

I'm lucky enough to have a great set on PIL's and hope to be just as good MILwhen my babes marry!

NowBringUsSomeFuzzpiggyPudding · 26/12/2015 00:10

Oh wow.

I am very sorry about the loss of your DF. But I am so glad your DH's family have rallied around you. What an absolutely lovely present.

:)

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 26/12/2015 00:26

Hurrah for this being in Classics! The perfect Christmas story!

Love the idea of you being a sloshed Tiny Tim, that's funny Xmas Grin

Merry Christmas one and all! x ThanksWine

AmIbeingTreasonable · 26/12/2015 00:28

Aww that is so so lovely!

JoMalones · 26/12/2015 00:42

That is so lovely. Merry Christmas x

CheerfulYank · 26/12/2015 01:43

Ohhhh the sniffles. How lovely. Xmas Smile

BrideOfWankenstein · 26/12/2015 02:37

Saw this thread when it was just 2 pages long, thought "ooh, interesting, need to read it later". Now remembered and spent about 20 minutes searching for it in AIBU.
The searched with "tiffanys diamond earrings" and was surprised to see its in Classics already. After reading update I could understand why.
Not very emotional woman myself, but cried like one after reading the update. Xmas Smile

Wagglebees · 26/12/2015 02:46

Xmas Grin at shit faced Tiny Tim

Ah what a lovely happy ending. Your in laws sound amazing. Merry Christmas 🎄✨🌟

Sansoora · 26/12/2015 05:03

Well, that was just the most lovely thing for them to do.

xx

APlaceOnTheCouch · 26/12/2015 11:20

What a lovely family you have. I hope yesterday wasn't too difficult for you Flowers

JennaRoss · 26/12/2015 12:45

What lovely in-laws you have OP

ThreeRuddyTubs · 26/12/2015 13:02

What a beautiful gift and a lovely family

Bettercallsaul1 · 26/12/2015 13:15

So it was Love, actually...

Excellent summary!

regularbutpanickingabit · 26/12/2015 13:21

How beautiful. The true spirit of Christmas!

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