Grrr annoyed Xmas pressies - Page 2

purpledahlia · Nov 6th, 2009, 13:35 PM

yeah i agree an xbox is a completely stupid idea, thats the kind of thing a student would want or a teenager, What about him asking for nice new digital camera so you guys can take lots of snaps of the baby?? shes a bit of an unreasonable woman we know that already but at least your out her house, A computer or a camera would be your best bet i think! x

Boony · Nov 6th, 2009, 13:39 PM

I think asking for a computer is a good idea! Then he can go on the job centre website everyday to look for a job! lol

anothersquish · Nov 6th, 2009, 13:42 PM

Oo I like the digital camera idea. Lots of suggestions, a computer would be a good one, something you would both benefit from (you can get online and he can job search online...hehe!) that you couldnt afford right now and possibly not for a while. It would be a great present for her to get.
Even other luxury things that are useful would be good, a new kettle, a fancy frying pan, a bread maker....masses of lists of stuff that is more productive than an Xbox.

Eve · Nov 6th, 2009, 13:47 PM

You are not being selfish at all as you guys have a baby coming and when having debts along with that, it can be super stressful! My parents normally buy us things we want/need etc.. and I told them for this year baby stuff would be great and I mentioned a new cam as mine is getting pretty unreliable. Most people would want to give cash or gift cards etc.. with a baby coming though :S Odd she wouldn't want to do that!

I would love to be able to get my OH a PS3 as I also have a 7 yr old who would like to play it too, but even with family helping out on it I still couldn't afford it. Last year he went all out on me and bought me a grandfather clock I wanted real bad and surprised me with it and I feel bad and want to get him something nice

Christmas is such a stressful time and we have our debts too, so I understand how you feel. Its tough! Maybe she will end up changing her mind??? If your OH talked to her and explained things maybe?? Hope things work out for you!!!

QTPie · Nov 6th, 2009, 13:54 PM

A more practical gift (computer/camera) sounds like a great idea

It is funny, I used to always moan about my MIL always giving us money at Christmas/birthdays (because it was a bit of a cop out...), but I came to like it

. Plus she has always been fair and given us the same amount

Definitely get your OH to speak to her - it is his Mum, so his problem

Let us know how it goes. Good luck.

QT

suzanne108 · Nov 6th, 2009, 14:01 PM

Get the Xbox then sell it!! lol!

Oh and get OH to quit smoking, that'll save you loads!!!! x

Buffy71 · Nov 6th, 2009, 14:23 PM

Does your oh want the x box? I suspect yes - so let him recieve it and then you can sell it on eBay after Christmas and pay the bills. He's not a kid he should tell his mum he doesn't need toys.

Buffy71 · Nov 6th, 2009, 14:25 PM

Sorry just repeated pretty much what suzanne said. Xx

Boomerslady · Nov 6th, 2009, 14:38 PM

Lol at the job centre comment, my thought exactly!!

Of course he wants an xbox!! He understands that paying bills and having money is more important though.

He called her a bit ago (he said she was in a good mood tonight!) and asked about the computer, she didn't say yes, but said it was a goof idea and she'd look into it (I think it's as good as yes! She likes being difficult) he said he would be happy for it to be a joint birthday and Xmas pressie tho, so that might sway things.

Fingers crossed!

FemmeEnceinte · Nov 6th, 2009, 14:39 PM

Tbh, I can appreciate why some people would be funny about giving money for Christmas. She only has her son and at Christmas she probably gets a lot out of spoiling him, that doesn't help you but then I don't think you should really be expecting anything... it's not really about being obliged to give things to people, not really the spirit of things...

Anyway, I do agree than an Xbox is ridiculous and the last thing your OH needs to keep him glued to the sofa. A camera would be a wonderful idea! If she wants to spend a lot, there are some great professional style ones about for reasonable prices... think of the pictures you could take of baby for yourselves, for her, the whole family... Heck, if your OH is any good he could do a little course and go around offering in classifieds to take pics for cheap prices.

Nov 6th, 2009, 13:35 PM	#11
purpledahlia Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 14,871	yeah i agree an xbox is a completely stupid idea, thats the kind of thing a student would want or a teenager, What about him asking for nice new digital camera so you guys can take lots of snaps of the baby?? shes a bit of an unreasonable woman we know that already but at least your out her house, A computer or a camera would be your best bet i think! x

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Boony Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 1,945	I think asking for a computer is a good idea! Then he can go on the job centre website everyday to look for a job! lol

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Nov 6th, 2009, 13:42 PM	#13
anothersquish Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,415	Oo I like the digital camera idea. Lots of suggestions, a computer would be a good one, something you would both benefit from (you can get online and he can job search online...hehe!) that you couldnt afford right now and possibly not for a while. It would be a great present for her to get. Even other luxury things that are useful would be good, a new kettle, a fancy frying pan, a bread maker....masses of lists of stuff that is more productive than an Xbox.

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Nov 6th, 2009, 13:47 PM	#14
Eve Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 6,200	You are not being selfish at all as you guys have a baby coming and when having debts along with that, it can be super stressful! My parents normally buy us things we want/need etc.. and I told them for this year baby stuff would be great and I mentioned a new cam as mine is getting pretty unreliable. Most people would want to give cash or gift cards etc.. with a baby coming though :S Odd she wouldn't want to do that! I would love to be able to get my OH a PS3 as I also have a 7 yr old who would like to play it too, but even with family helping out on it I still couldn't afford it. Last year he went all out on me and bought me a grandfather clock I wanted real bad and surprised me with it and I feel bad and want to get him something nice Christmas is such a stressful time and we have our debts too, so I understand how you feel. Its tough! Maybe she will end up changing her mind??? If your OH talked to her and explained things maybe?? Hope things work out for you!!!

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Nov 6th, 2009, 13:54 PM	#15
QTPie Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,465	A more practical gift (computer/camera) sounds like a great idea It is funny, I used to always moan about my MIL always giving us money at Christmas/birthdays (because it was a bit of a cop out...), but I came to like it . Plus she has always been fair and given us the same amount Definitely get your OH to speak to her - it is his Mum, so his problem Let us know how it goes. Good luck. QT

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suzanne108 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 6,844	Get the Xbox then sell it!! lol! Oh and get OH to quit smoking, that'll save you loads!!!! x

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Nov 6th, 2009, 14:23 PM	#17
Buffy71 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 4,904	Does your oh want the x box? I suspect yes - so let him recieve it and then you can sell it on eBay after Christmas and pay the bills. He's not a kid he should tell his mum he doesn't need toys.

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Nov 6th, 2009, 14:25 PM	#18
Buffy71 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 4,904	Sorry just repeated pretty much what suzanne said. Xx

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Nov 6th, 2009, 14:38 PM	#19
Boomerslady Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bromley, London Posts: 3,618	Lol at the job centre comment, my thought exactly!! Of course he wants an xbox!! He understands that paying bills and having money is more important though. He called her a bit ago (he said she was in a good mood tonight!) and asked about the computer, she didn't say yes, but said it was a goof idea and she'd look into it (I think it's as good as yes! She likes being difficult) he said he would be happy for it to be a joint birthday and Xmas pressie tho, so that might sway things. Fingers crossed!

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Nov 6th, 2009, 14:39 PM	#20
FemmeEnceinte Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,903	Tbh, I can appreciate why some people would be funny about giving money for Christmas. She only has her son and at Christmas she probably gets a lot out of spoiling him, that doesn't help you but then I don't think you should really be expecting anything... it's not really about being obliged to give things to people, not really the spirit of things... Anyway, I do agree than an Xbox is ridiculous and the last thing your OH needs to keep him glued to the sofa. A camera would be a wonderful idea! If she wants to spend a lot, there are some great professional style ones about for reasonable prices... think of the pictures you could take of baby for yourselves, for her, the whole family... Heck, if your OH is any good he could do a little course and go around offering in classifieds to take pics for cheap prices.

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