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But what is a nice way to say "hey, let's not exchange gifts anymore?" I make the effort to make sure my niece and nephew get their gifts around their birthday/Christmas. BIL/SIL just wait until the next time we see them to give a gift - usually months later. Last Christmas, my kids eventually received their Christmas gifts from them in April (ended up being delivered via my MIL). I just feel like at that point, what's the point? The gift is to acknowledge their birthday/holiday/whatever and months after the fact - well, my kids are just over their birthdays/holidays/looking for the new adventure.[/quote]
There is not a nice way to say that, especially since your reason is so silly.  At one point did your child say, "You know what, Auntie Larla?  No thanks for the birthday gift; my birthday has passed and there's no point now."  I'm guessing your kid is THRILLED.  You think it's important it be around the day of celebration.  They don't.  Send your gifts whenever you like (or don't send a gift; you are not obligated) and graciously receive their gifts whenever they choose to see them.  If it makes you feel better, call it a 'hello, nice to see you gift' instead of a birthday gift.  Geesh.  People buy your kids gifts and you still complain?  That attitude just kills me. [/quote]

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