A Gift for All Seasons

[attack_laurel]

I got nothing but wonderful gifts this year - from Bob, of course, because he's never given me a bad gift, but also from friends, who have given us beautiful and/or useful gifts that will be much enjoyed.  In fact, it's been years since I've gotten a really awful gift that simply couldn't be turned around somehow.

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[noxcat]

The first Christmas after we were married, my husband gave me a big package of chocolates. I patiently and carefully explained to him why this was a bad gift since I'm diabetic and tend to not be able to control myself with good chocolates. He seemed to get it. But then the last Valentine's Day we were together, he got me 18 chocolate covered strawberries. I ended up throwing out 15 of them. It still hurts to think about.

[morrghan92]

It's not the gift, it's the thinking behind the gift. Taking the time to find out what makes me happy, and choosing accordingly.

This is a notion I have been trying to get across to my father for years. I don't want money, I don't want a gift card, I want you to go find me a gift that you think I'll like. I got a Cusinart this year. I really really wanted one :) He listened.

[ravena_kade]

The thinking behind teh gift is what I am all about. Sadly I had to buy my own gift from my folks, and everyone knows I dislike it, and money just tickes me off.

[reasie]

*sniffle* Merry Christmas, and congratulations on your lovely marriage!

My worst gift was from an ex - he bought me a cheesecake poster of a female comic character. Uh, yeah, I like comic books, but seriously??

[celynen]

We're about to go through what's left in my grandmother's workroom. I've no idea what's in there, but I'm fairly certain there's still a lot of miniature making stuff. She used to make formal doll houses. If you might use some of it in your new doll house, I'd be happy to box it up and send it to you.

[attack_laurel]

Yes please! \^o^/