General Chat

Dawnie I hope your day was happy and I'm glad to see that Lyn says you had gifts. It's not the value, - that doesn't matter. It's the fact that it's a token of gratitude for all that you mean to each other. Your OH. does spend some great times with your children and I know he helps alot in your home so it would be great if he could just teach the children that a small gift from themselves would mean so much. Gwyn

Just read this thread through Dawnie, I am so sorry about what has happened, i think its awfull.. it really makes me appreciate what i have at home in my Hubby and kids. I do so hope it all turned out ok for you and your hubby and kids realised how upset you were . It doesnt matter what people buy does it, just that they think about you enough to care to get anything.. as you said, a bar of chocolate would have done. I am thinking about you dawnie.. and hoping your christmas turned out a little more festive and happy for you xxx

That's a relief. She does so much for others she deserves to be spoiled. Gwynne

just incase Dawnie doesnt get on today, she did get some pressies, but i will leave her to say more xxLynnxx

Aw, Dawnie, I'll come round and thump them. Gwynne x

You need to not let it bother you Dawn- knew full well my OH wouldnt bother,and as you know ,we dont have kids. I chose myself a cardi when we were out together (very rare) and ended up paying for it too- he did pay me back eventually,but went out without money/wallet so had no intention of buying. I actually asked for a radio AND sent OH and Dad off to the retail park on christmas eve...actually saying as they went''So you can buy me a little something as a secret'' Did He? did he heck - bought himself a new printer scanner though! His reasoning being that i can have a better radio in the sales for the same money.... I cant be bothered to get upset about it anymore Jess

Patricia, I am sorry your family weren't more generous, I am afraid I would tell them what I think and wouldn't bother with them next birthday or Christmas. How rude of your son to be so ungrateful, did you pick up the slippers to return for a refund? I would have. Liz

Dawn.. Know the feeling.. My daughter moved out last month but she came over a gave me a voucher first present for years. But my two sons 24 and 19 didn't even say Merry Christmas let alone give a present...and the eldest is so ungrateful he is always saying his feet are cold so got him some slippers only to be told I'm not 10 anymore.. Does it make you want to give it a miss next year..

Dawn, hope they surprised you and you had a nice day. Liz x

Aw Dawn, please telll us you got something, I can't believe they didn't even think about you.....perhaps next year you could tell santa not to call on them, mean I know but maybe it will get your message across! (((hugs))) my prezzy to you.... Nanna-Moo ;-))

Dawn, I'm with Mandy on this one, time your eldest took charge, especially if she saw you upset, she could find time to get together with Dad and get something from all of them or several small things. You have to stop being so selfless, how will they learn to be generous and thoughtful if not taught. Maybe next year, you could say to them in October, that you were thinking about the things you would like for Christmas and they would have time to save up and go shopping, and you would leave a list up.Hope you enjoy the pressies you get and next year is better for you, or your birthday, you could get them practicing on your birthday. Liz x

Dawnie, I've just read through this thread and I'm in tears for you, honestly. Your eldest is quite old enough to get you a small gift, and your husband should be encouraging the smaller ones to go with him and choose a little gift. The trouble is, you are so nice that I'm sure they take advantage of you. It's about time you 'forgot' them sometimes, like some of the other people have said on here. See how they like it. I usually buy most of my own little gifts because that way I can be sure it's things I like, and won't need taking back lol (and give them to hubby to wrap up)! But hubby and son still go out and get me a few surprises. Hubby has always taken our son out every year to choose me a gift, gave him the money when he was little, and then paying himself once he started getting pocket money. Sending you loads of love and hugs, Mandy xxx (Had to re-post because I was working on other tree and replied in my ordinary name lol!)

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Well I'm going to say it even though it is the season of goodwill. Some of these men do not deserve lovely, unselfish women like some of you on this thread. If they were mine I would never buy them another present again. So there Jean x.

Dawn i can sympathise i buy my own pressies from the children have done ever since i have had the children. He has bought me one but that was because my dad was with him!!! Any way try and have a good Christmas Star

Dawn, children as well as husbands can be very 'self centred' . I do hope that tomorrow you have a pleasant surprize and find a present or two appear on your tree, just for you. Sending ((((((hugs))) and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. Beryl x

Jean hes already had it he told me a few weeks ago that we would go down after christmas and get each other something then but I have still got him bits as well and presents from the children. And guess who is the only one who doesnt have a pressie on the tree for after tea??? Could be worse at least they are here with me

Aaaawww Dawnie. Husbands can be very selfish at times. I don't think they mean it but they forget that we like a little pampering sometimes. Can't you forget him this Christmas too. Just put what you have got him to one side and see what happens. Jean x.

chin up sweetheart love you special friend xxLynnxx

Thank you you lot I know I should be grateful for what I've got and I have more than some but still gets to me every year. If you see pigs flying tomorrow you know they will of done something lol