I'm feeling a little bah humbug about gift-giving and receiving this year. I think it's because my family does a very minimal gift exchange while my husband's family does a very maximal one. So while I'd rather be gathering gifts for my most intimate peeps, I am instead researching possible gifts for a cousin-in-law whose name was drawn by my infant son (who has, as far as we can tell, no concept of holiday gift exchanges).
I think we can all agree I need an attitude adjustment about this. Even I can see that.
7 comments:
I think I'd be a bit of a bah humbug about it too.
If it helps, only 30 sleeps until you are here for the holiday. Plenty of time for an attitude adjustment.
I am generally very crabby about gift name draws. I don't care for them at all, and if possible, I refuse to participate.
So, that's pretty bah-humbug. BUT, it's because I'd rather be creative with the cash and gift every person I'm actually going to see on the holiday. Will you be seeing said cousin-in-law??
Gift name draws sound good in theory, but usually they're stupid in real life. Or kind of stupid. Not trying to be judgmental about the traditions of others.
I'm already starting to fret about giving (and quite frankly receiving) gifts.
Perhaps you need to watch the Christmas Shoes video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpkI7GW2V34
If that doesn't get rid of your "bah humbugs," nothing will.
I am, of course, kidding. This song is terrible.
What? There was a name drawn for Sam? Shouldn't the policy be, everyone gets presents for family members who are babies? And family members who are babies get presents for no one?
By virtue of their being babies?
I think you should let Sam pick out the gift. I think he would most-assuredly pick out a Woof Woof book. Or he might just regift his drum. No, he couldn't give that up. I bet he could give some seriously awesome infant toys away that he has grown out of anyway! If he is a part of the gift-exchange, I say, let him pick out the gift!
I am no help in this attitude adjustment. You know how I really feel about this whole season.
But I canNOT wait to see you and your fam ... counting the sleeps.
Post a Comment