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[b]They make me shop for all the kids birthday and christmas gifts, wrap it for them, bring it to their house secretly, so that they can give it to the kids.  But then they don't even hand the gifts to them.  I do it.  They hate hate hate shopping for gifts, which I kind of get.  But why make me do the work, just give cash and be done with it.  [/b]

Vent over.  Thank you for listening.[/quote]

No, you are choosing to do those things. They don't make you do anything. You're an adult, yes? Say no when they ask.[/quote]

I know. But the guilt! And possible near death! My mom told me she almost had a stroke from the stress of picking out a gift for her friend's grandchild. Her blood pressure was through the roof. She had driven around everywhere, bought and returned multiple times. Extreme anxiety over picking the right gift. She is just so happy/relieved when I agree to buy the gifts for her. I don't mind the buying part. It's the wrapping and secretly sneaking it over to her that bugs me. Me, who is busy taking care of young kids. That, I can refuse next time. [/quote]

Order from Amazon and have it sent directly to her house, gift wrapped, with the intended recipient's name on the included card. There. 5 minute investment, and no more parental guilt trip.[/quote]

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