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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The throw might be worth more or about the same as SILs gifts. I'd prefer a throw -- but I'm probably not normal. Was it really ugly or not your style?  [/quote]

It isn't. It's a really cheap one. Totally not me, and she knows it. By the way, this is the second blanket I've received from her. A few years back she bought SIL a Ralph Lauren sweater and I received a fleece blanket. I was so confused then and a bit upset. [b]I always thought that she should gift is equally as she does her own children.[/b] Even if the shoe was on the other foot I would feel awkward. I think it's just a recipe for disaster.[/quote]

I'm beginning to see why there might be friction with your MIL. OP: I think you are keeping score too much here and inserting your expectations where they don't belong.[/quote]

It's kind of weird to sit around the tree with everyone else getting expensive, designer things and you get a cheap throw that doesn't go with your bedroom or any other room in the house. Why?  I don't think Op is saying that she expects expensive gifts, just not completely thoughtless gifts - "eh, I got this at the Secret Santa gift exchange at work.  I didn't want it, so here ya go."

I think it's a statement of some sort - a slam.  I don't think the Op is being overly sensitive.  I also don't think that there is really anything that Op can say that wouldn't make herself look bad or greedy or ungrateful.

Sorry, I have no advice other than do not let this push you into feeling hurt and staying home and not celebrating the holidays with your husband and kids.  It is very important that you hang in there for them.

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