My husband is wonderful. He feels that "the kids are only kids once, so we should make Christmas as wonderful as possible." Yep, he's really nice that way. Unfortunately, he has completely blown the budget. I have told him that I still need to shop for him, as well as a few other people. He insists that he doesn't need anything! Well, I'm here to tell you that the kids will feel differently. They will not accept that daddy doesn't have stuff to open. I have one good idea, but I still need to think of some inexpensive things that I can give him. He is sweet and kind and will appreciate anything that I give him. He actually said that he will get his joy just seeing the kids' happiness!! I sure love him, but he is totally stressing me out!
Am I just insane, or does anyone else have this problem? I feel totally guilty that he is buying for me and the kids, and wanting to sacrifice himself.
What a wonderful man! Be grateful for him.
I agree that it is not fair that he gets you presents and you cannot afford to get him any...not nice...my husband used to be like that. But I would start early on his gifts and accumulate them little by little...like very much needed gloves, beanies, scarves, (he loves thermals) a nice cologne, a small ratchet set under ($15) --here is a wonderful idea....if he has particular interests let say such as boxing or 60's music...you could search online for pictures of boxers or sports atheletes or bands like the Beatles or Rolling Stones and print them out in black and white..then just buy simple black frames and whala! I did that for a few people and they loved loved loved it...they thought i actually bought the picture in a store. it is very inexpensive.
Good luck to you....but i would also talk to him about it not feeling right for you to recieve gifts and nothing for him. I explained to my husband that we should have a budget for one another and we cannot spend more (because they other one will feel bad)
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on Dec. 4, 2009 at 3:04 PM