response to the worst christmas present ever

[smom1976]

we are thinking about it.. going to see my family up in washington state..

 

[DuckLady]

I have been working the last several Christmases. The pay is good (triple) and the MIL wants everyone early, before I get off work "darn it". *snort*
Hubby and I usually end up driving in the driveway about the same time.

 

[smom1976]

wish I worked that day at least.

 

[smom1976]

OH MY GOODNESS >>>> he is soo in that dog house that was posted on here and he is NEVER comming out..

HE INVITED HIS MOTHER TO OUR THANKSGIVING AND SHE CAME...

granted nothing really happened.. but the chicken pen was a mess outside and the dog had tore up some flower beds and Ihavent had the chance to fix them.. She brought a gift.. (mind you the only one of the guests that did but that is ok) But I coulnt help but think of the poor woman sitting in court ready to testify against me so that I might loose my kids.

So I just sat there all quiet didnt say much..

and my husband had the nerve to read some bible verse about being nice to each other before dinner.

 

[Chicabee19]

We decided 2 years ago we weren't doing the big-bang "Christmas" with all of the family gathered at our home. Kids are grown and gone, and have lots of places to go on Christmas Day.

What brought this decision on was my MIL (who is really nice and treats me great, btw). Several years in a row she could still be seen chewing as she scooted out the door the moment she cleared her plate. It sure wasn't worth all the labor and effort.

Rather than practically kill myself cleaning house and cooking a huge meal, then be unable to enjoy it because of pain and exhaustion, we decided to do a smaller get-together on New Year's Day so that we might be with people who could not attend on Christmas Day because of other obligations or travel.

We don't invite 40 people for the entire day anymore! Now it's an open house from 1-6 p.m., and just central family, 8-9 non-stressful friends and acquaintances.

The key to enjoying the day is to let DH do 95% of the cooking, and clean only the great room/kitchen/bath 3 days beforehand, so I have time to recooperate and relax.

 

[English Chick]

Quote:

ROFL........

 

[Ms. Lewis Rich]

The worst present I ever got I opened in front of a room full of people.
I had no idea what it was.
It was from my Niece who got my name.It was in a red velvet draw string bag it was gold with a handle, I smiled and said oh for meee!!!

It was a head scratcher, you put it on top of your head and with the handle push it up and down.
Everone should have one!
It still makes me laugh, because its not the gift but the thought that counts (yes I can still hear my Mother saying that)

 

[panner123]

I have been lucky I guess, for my presents have all been useable, wanted or needed. My sister did get what I would call a gift from he--. It was a 8x11 photo of her ex and his new wife. It wasn't the photo so much, as it was at the one place she alwas wanted him to take her to. You wouldn't notice it unless you lokked at the photo up close, with his hand resting on the shoulder of the new wife, he was giving the good old Italian salute. That was maybe ten years ago, but she still has what is left of the photo on her dart board.