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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:
oneowlgirl · 26/12/2015 14:11

This is lovely - made me cry too. Perfect Christmas story (although sorry for the loss of your dad though.)

Behooven · 26/12/2015 14:24

Lovely lovely lovely

Cinnamon2013 · 26/12/2015 14:29

Sobbing. How lovely

WicksEnd · 26/12/2015 15:01

Oh god, that's so lovely SmileSmile

BalloonSlayer · 26/12/2015 18:28

What a lovely surprise that turned out to be.

Smashing family and DH you have!

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DartmoorDoughnut · 26/12/2015 19:15

What a fantastic family you have Gin screen isn't blurry at all glad it was a happy surprise and that your first Christmas without your DF has been bearable.

girlguide123 · 26/12/2015 22:28

well, that's brought a tear to my eye! how lovely xxx

G1veMeStrength · 26/12/2015 22:44

Oh phew, and sob, what a lovely ending Flowers Gin I hope 2016 is a better year, RIP to your lovely dad.

ToddlerTantrums · 26/12/2015 22:55

Aww what a lovely ending!!

Hiddlesnake · 26/12/2015 23:02

How lovely OP! Glad you are having a great Christmas xxx

ScandiManny · 26/12/2015 23:08

Totally choked up here. Lovely update. Just lovely 💛

songbird · 27/12/2015 09:57

Cockles well and truly warmed here! OP please change your name to ShitFacedTinyTim forever Grin

Donthate · 27/12/2015 10:08

I wondered what had happened. So glad I caught the update. What a lovely gift Xmas Smile

trashcanjunkie · 27/12/2015 11:02

Oh good grief, I'm so pleased. Even though I'm late to catch up, I'd opened the thread with a feeling of doom in my tummy. I'm currently bawling and giggling for you. What a thoughtful, lovely family you have! Merry Christmas xxx

GinIsABreakfastFood · 27/12/2015 21:04

Songbird - totally going to name-change when I work out how! Grin

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ShitFacedTinyTim · 27/12/2015 21:07

songbird - And lo, for Christmas, there was name-changing.....

songbird · 27/12/2015 23:05

Huzzah!!

Boomingmarvellous · 28/12/2015 14:02

Omg. That is utterly gorgeous
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TheFormidableMrsC · 28/12/2015 15:42

Been away for a few days and desperate to come back and find out what happened...

I am now in tears.

Happy tears though Smile.

How lovely OP! Just delighted for you Flowers

HardleyWorthit · 28/12/2015 20:05

Just searched for this thread as was wondering about the outcome- so glad I found it!

It couldn't be lovelier. Glad you've had a lovely Christmas OP.

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