[blueerica]

At least this year, it's pared back for me. I'm not a mega gift-giver. If I find something that makes me think of someone when I see it, I'll get it and hold onto it if there's a holiday around or I'll give it to them right away.

My father's side of the family is ridiculous about the number of gifts given each year. I don't like having a bunch of random things, so it ends up somewhat aggravating for me - even if I put on the Alex "ahh shucks" act and do it for them. This year, since I'm moving and I'm WAY too busy to set aside days to buy gifts, I've notified them that I won't be getting gifts for anyone except grandma, two aunts and my dad, who will all get coffee, since they love it so much anyway. My sister will get her birthday gift (She's a NYE baby). And that's it.

In kind, I've explained that I'm getting rid of a lot of stuff and don't want to haul a bunch of random things to Utah, so they're not to get me anything. My aunts, dad and grandma, on the other hand, will be getting me Target gift cards. Which, considering South Ogden is bereft of normal grocery stores, will help me eats while J is on his work trip and I'm looking for a job. Go Target!

I'm happy.

It was nice to be up front with them about it.