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WWYD about a Christmas Tree

nemtownnemtown
in Babies: 9 - 12 Months

I tried to avoid this topic with my mom yesterday but when she wants more info, she asks question after question after question to find the info she wants.

I mentioned to her that DH hasnt' been making much money at work lately (bartender) and we probably wouldn't be buying a Christmas tree till next weekend after he worked a few more shifts. She offered to take us out and buy us one, but there's a little bit of a pride thing there with not wanting my parents to buy us a Christmas tree, much less DS's first Christmas tree. That's something we should be buying on our own.

I said I would think about it. I asked DH and he agreed with me--we want to buy our own. This morning my mom e-mailed me and told me when we would be going--she's taking my sister, too. She said to meet at her house at 10 and we'd go from there.

Would you wait a week and buy a tree or cave and let your parents buy you one? I don't want them to buy it, but I also don't know how to tell my mom no. I told my dad it's a pride thing and he said, "Yeah, but your kid has to have a Christmas tree and we can buy things for you guys once in a while."

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  • CandKmommaCandKmomma
    I'd wait a week.
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  • NY-allieNY-allie
    I'd let my parents buy it and save the money for extra stuff for DS.  I'd tell them that its part of my Christmas present.
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  • nancz75nancz75
    I understand the pride thing but it is Christmas and it sounds like something your parents want to do for you guys.  I think I might have to cave on this one.
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  • LynnJonesLynnJones
    I would totally let them buy one for you.  My mom bought our first one (it's fake) for our 1st xmas in our new home 4 years ago.  They seem like they want to buy you one so I would let them :)
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  • tmp-493670500007520tmp-493670500007520
    id let them buy it and say it was their gift to us.
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  • inbetweeninbetween

    It's definately a tough call.

    I totally understand the pride thing, and tough times!

    My dad has randomly bought us diapers (without us asking) and while I felt as though he shouldn't be, he always said 'that's what grandpas do'. And to tell the truth, it helped out!

    I would talk to dh and if you decide to let her do it, maybe you can treat her to dinner once things get better!

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  • yogimamayogimama
    I understand the pride thing and I definitely understand the lack of funds!  My dad loves to do things like this and it really thrills him to do something for his granddaughter so I would look at it that way.  I think this is your parents way of spreading the holiday cheer and making things easier for you.  Consider it your Christmas present and enjoy the tree hunting with your family!
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