Now they decide not to exchange Christmas gifts....
12-04-2010, 09:01 AM
#91
Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: SW Michigan
Posts: 73
daughter did this with her in-laws when they decided to not do gifts but have snacks and a game night...she took new games, though out of the plastic wrappings, to play and each youngster got to take a game home after as they were for young children and she had none in her house. There is always a way to get around things and still be a part. I'd give the gifts and still participate in the white elephant and have a good time.
12-04-2010, 10:55 AM
#94
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 408
I would just give out the heartfelt gifts you've made and choose a funny white elephant gift. I would just say, since I had already made these, I decided to bring them anyways :) I'm sure everyone will love them.
12-04-2010, 11:04 AM
#95
Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 27
this is good idea. give all the gifts to the family, except SIL. just lay it aside. If she asks about it, say you thought she didn't want it, because she is the only one who decided not to exchange, and you were not in on the discussion.
12-04-2010, 12:01 PM
#98
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Emmitsburg, MD
Posts: 1,599
My in-laws stopped giving my husband and me gifts probably 10 years ago because...well, because they don't like me. But that doesn't stop us from giving them gifts, for two reasons:
1. We still want to give to our nieces and nephew, and...
2. Giving is what family does. Just because they don't like me doesn't mean they're not part of my family. If they don't like what I make or buy for them they can bin it, no skin off my nose.
Success is in the action, not the reaction.
Do whatever YOU want to do!
1. We still want to give to our nieces and nephew, and...
2. Giving is what family does. Just because they don't like me doesn't mean they're not part of my family. If they don't like what I make or buy for them they can bin it, no skin off my nose.
Success is in the action, not the reaction.
Do whatever YOU want to do!
12-04-2010, 12:17 PM
#99
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Posts: 1,321
I AGREE...I AGREE...I AGREE...
Originally Posted by amma
I would go ahead and give the gifts as planned.
Find a white elephant gift and join in on the fun.
Maybe hand them the gifts as you are all leaving, and wish them a heartfelt Merry Christmas. Don't let their inconsideration bother you, or your Christmas spirit :wink: :D:D:D
Find a white elephant gift and join in on the fun.
Maybe hand them the gifts as you are all leaving, and wish them a heartfelt Merry Christmas. Don't let their inconsideration bother you, or your Christmas spirit :wink: :D:D:D
12-04-2010, 01:36 PM
#100
Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 39
I would give them their gift with the spirit in which they were made. Please don't let then ruin your wonderful Christmas Spirit. Bring a white elephant gift. You can tell them you sew enjoyed making their gift if they ask. Don't feel hurt or bad. You made these wonderful gifts with alot thought and feeling and that is how you should give them.
Next year of they want to exchange you can decline and just enjoy their company and the holiday.
Merry Christmas
Hugs Nonnie
Next year of they want to exchange you can decline and just enjoy their company and the holiday.
Merry Christmas
Hugs Nonnie
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Z Any Mouse
Pictures
37
01-02-2014 02:42 PM
Prism99
Main
73
12-14-2010 01:53 PM
