Pissed at DH for letting DCs pick out my xmas gift

[Anonymous]

I'm a mom of teens with a box of the really special treasures that my kids have bought and made throughout the years. I would have proudly worn the ugly pin a few times and then put it in the treasure box. And treasure it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:F that, I'd rock that big ass ugly pin and let everyone know my daughters picked it out. Dont give a sh*t what people think but I do care that my DD got it for me.

Everyone knows that you didn't pick this pin out yourself so no need to feel embarrassed. I think you are angry that your DH didn't get you a real gift himself. Tell him this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They are kids. Appreciate them and your DH and be glad you got something. Quit whining.

This is OP. I do appreciate them and like I said - I wasn't mad at them and did all the oohs and aahs.

I think people are missing the point. I'm not unappreciative - I am just pissed DH didn't steer them to something I'd like more - LIKE I DID WITH HIS GIFT FROM THE GIRLS.

Part of the joy of giving is to find something the recipient would like - that's a teachable moment too!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Divorce him.

It's gonna happen anyway. Save you and your kids the trauma of the next few years. Wait until you see what your kids get you then for Christmas. Tee hee

[Anonymous]

I think that is adorable, personally. Why don't you pin it on your bag or something where it's less obvious but will still be with you all the time? Just humor them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They are kids. Appreciate them and your DH and be glad you got something. Quit whining.

This is OP. I do appreciate them and like I said - I wasn't mad at them and did all the oohs and aahs.

I think people are missing the point. I'm not unappreciative - I am just pissed DH didn't steer them to something I'd like more - LIKE I DID WITH HIS GIFT FROM THE GIRLS.

Part of the joy of giving is to find something the recipient would like - that's a teachable moment too!

But...the gift was from your kids, not your DH, and your kids picked out something they thought you would like. YOU are missing the point here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They are kids. Appreciate them and your DH and be glad you got something. Quit whining.

This is OP. I do appreciate them and like I said - I wasn't mad at them and did all the oohs and aahs.

I think people are missing the point. I'm not unappreciative - I am just pissed DH didn't steer them to something I'd like more - LIKE I DID WITH HIS GIFT FROM THE GIRLS.

Part of the joy of giving is to find something the recipient would like - that's a teachable moment too!

OP, you're alone on this one.

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Anonymous wrote:OP don't you hate those pasta necklaces they make too? They come from love and all but so hideous. The look of excitement on their faces when they give them? Makes you cringe right? Plus they just expect you to wear them! The nerve!!

Signed,
Mom who proudly wears hideous jewelry made/purchased by my children including beaded, painted macaroni, pipe cleaners, TJ Maxx lead lined crap which turns my skin green. Currently sporting 6 rainbow loom bracelets (thanks Santa!).

I get the sarcasm, but you're missing my point. The pasta necklaces and such are adorable and I love them. This was different - Dh should have steered them a little better.

[Anonymous]

Is this the only gift you got this year? Then, as a pp said, you MIGHT want to mention that you'd like real gift too (because you got him one, right?). If this wasn't the only thing you got, seriously get over yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think that is adorable, personally. Why don't you pin it on your bag or something where it's less obvious but will still be with you all the time? Just humor them.

OP here again - this is a good suggestion. Thank you. and thanks for understanding.

[Anonymous]

Either wear it proudly and tell everyone that your kids got it for you (ANYONE would understand) or just keep it in the house and say you want to pin it to your robe so that you can wear it every morning and don't want to worry about losing it.

[Anonymous]

We get it OP. You are unappreciative and self centered. They thought you would enjoy it-- your husband included. What normal mother doesn't like what her sweet children pick out for her?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think that is adorable, personally. Why don't you pin it on your bag or something where it's less obvious but will still be with you all the time? Just humor them.

OP here again - this is a good suggestion. Thank you. and thanks for understanding.

You are welcome. You might think it's hideous but you can probably make it look cute. Brooches are back in style. You could wear it in your hair, on a scarf, on your winter coat, etc. Your girls will be so proud of you for it.

[Anonymous]

OP, do you really need another gift you would "enjoy"? Can't you buy what you want for yourself? Isn't it worth seeing your girls excited and happy when you open their gift? My dd bought me (with her own money) a hideous bag from Five Below with our local sports team name emblazed on it (in pink and black) and I use it.

[Anonymous]

Well, I guess what you're really saying is that DH should have gotten you something NICE in addition to the present your kids picked out for you.