I think I need a Christmas mental makeover-

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by katiesue

She took the girls to a high tea this fall. (neither of them had fun nor drank any tea). They had never seen sugar cubes and apparently were fascinated with them. So she decided they needed sugar tongs for Christmas.

Not age appropriate but something they can save for the future. When they become all lady like. Guess you better not send M with me to the concert. I wouldn't want to corrupt her into being a lifelong tomboy

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

Erica, your post reminded me of when my future MIL gave me a present. I opened the present to discover a hand held vacuum container. I was thrilled, because I had cats and messy nieces and nephews and I could have really used it. When I opened it, I discovered a leather mini skirt inside. (I was pretty techno-punk back then, so she thought that would be something I'd want). I was really kind of disappointed, as was she- the skirt cost triple what the vacuum would have.

My FIL once gave me as a gift (early in Susan and my relationship), a hand-painted ceramic figure of an owl with a graduation cap and gown. It obviously had been around a while and had a chip in it. He kept a straight face, so I felt it prudent to act pleased with my gift.

I did get even with him a few years later (I am lucky to have a cool FIL).

[Morrigoon]

I once received a coconut and a thing of pirate band-aids.

...oh wait, that was on purpose

[JWBear]

I got a bag of apples for Christmas once.

[katiesue]

I got a box of rocks once. For being nosey.

[Gemini Cricket]

"Sugar tongs".
Sounds like a term of endearment.

"Come here, Sugar Tongs. Give me a hug."

[blueerica]

One of these days, I really should give someone a lump of coal...

[tracilicious]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

If this is a mental block for me- the "lack" of gifts under the tree- wrapping empty boxes and then putting the gifts in among them may fix that for me...

I am of the opinion that it's always better to solve things from the inside out. The box thing is a very outside in solution, it may help you feel better on a superficial level, but you still aren't addressing the real problem, which is your hangup about not feeling "good enough" with xmas. JMO.

[Not Afraid]

I GOT A GIANT RUBBER DILDO.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I GOT A GIANT RUBBER DILDO.

Thought that was a good thing.