DH's and Gifting.

shanwalk2 · December 2011

We had christmas with my family last weekend. My mom bought me the iphone 4s which is what was on my list that I reeeeeally wanted. I assumed DH would be buying this, as I dropped many a hints. (And DH needs hints, which I'm fine with because he typically comes through).

When I told him "oh, I'm curious to what you've got up your sleeve... I kinda figured the phone was in your plans".

He responded "No, I got something really practical for you this year." ::completely serious face::

I have to admit. My heart sank a little bit. I'm imagining things like an alarm clock, a gap gift card... aka: totally generic. I'm being a baby and practical screams 'no fun' to me. I guess he could surprise me with something amazingly practical and awesome, but I'm already prepping myself for what he's come up with all on his own. I know I don't have the most charming holiday attitude, but it is what it is.

What are you thinking your DH has planned for you? Are there some of you out there bracing for what you're going to open?

Nessia · December 2011

I hope you already have a vacuum or steam mop because when you said practical that's what popped in my head. It's probably something you've been wanting/needing for the house.

Kitkatishbakk · December 2011

Nessia:
I hope you already have a vacuum or steam mop because when you said practical that's what popped in my head. It's probably something you've been wanting/needing for the house.

I totally thought: uh oh, you're getting a vacuum!!!

carlinlp · December 2011

Last year I didn't get a single thing. Not from dh or the kids. I was admittedly sad the morning of but hid it really well. That is until DH's grandma asked me in front of everyone "well what did you get Hun?" I excused myself and cried in the bathroom. DH felt horrible. This year we are doing the want/wear/need/read 4 gifts thing and I'm so excited. I'd have happily accepted something practical last year over nothing at all. And I know several of the gifts this year will be practical too. Works for me

Nikison · December 2011

Nessia:
I hope you already have a vacuum or steam mop because when you said practical that's what popped in my head. It's probably something you've been wanting/needing for the house.

I asked for a steam mop. I reeeeaaaaally want one.

sandieleeann · December 2011

Be happy if it's not a plunger, like I got our first Christmas we were married. Just because YOU clogged the toilet does NOT mean I want a plunger for Christmas.

L L CG · December 2011

Nikison:
Nessia:
I hope you already have a vacuum or steam mop because when you said practical that's what popped in my head. It's probably something you've been wanting/needing for the house.
I asked for a steam mop. I reeeeaaaaally want one.

FIL got me one. If I am up to it today I am going to bust that sucker out. I can't wait!

brooke152 · December 2011

Nikison:

Nessia:
I hope you already have a vacuum or steam mop because when you said practical that's what popped in my head. It's probably something you've been wanting/needing for the house.

I asked for a steam mop. I reeeeaaaaally want one.

I would love a vacuum and/or a steam mop!

DH always comes through with something, although the last few birthdays were pretty practical and not necessarily things that I needed. Better than this year though, when I didn't get anything (of course, I just had a baby 2 days earlier so I let it go). I only asked for one thing for Christmas and was very specific, telling him exactly how to order it from Etsy. I don't usually do that but it is the only thing I want. I doubt he got it because just last week he was talking about how he really needs to get on it and order a couple of things. Oh well.

mrs.wildman · December 2011

LOL. I asked for a steam mop too. Pretty sure it showed up the other day, but DH said that he didn't get me something I asked for. My house looks like a UPS depot right now and there are only two gifts in my name (pretty sure that the other one is the DesignSponge book that I asked for) so I'm a little bummed, but as long as I get things that I actually asked for rather than random crap that I have to pretend to like, I'm totally fine with that.

Keribells · December 2011

I'm going to guess it will be a house related item as well.

BF was super nice and came home last week with several presents for me. He insisted I open one that day...ok, I did. It was a knife block with knives...woohoo? lol

ashleybritton · December 2011

sandieleeann:
Be happy if it's not a plunger, like I got our first Christmas we were married. Just because YOU clogged the toilet does NOT mean I want a plunger for Christmas.

This seriously made me laugh out loud. I hope it was a joke and you got some other good stuff as well.

MrsAJL · December 2011

We're not doing gifts for each other. Budget is tight, so we're spending it on the children.

YellowUmbrella · December 2011

I got a Kindle Fire from my husband and I'm stoked about it! I think I got yoga pants and an Old Navy fleece last year.

Taytee · December 2011

I have NO clue because we're at a $20 gag gift type limit. I haven't shopped for him yet. UHG.

SaraLouiseBride08 · December 2011

I've had both the no presents at all and the "something practical' years and both sucked.

Last night, DH went Christmas shopping and spent $200 at a bar and nothing anywhere else. I'd take either no presents or something practical over the situation we're in this year.

Sorry to hijack, but I'm not a very happy camper right now.

shanwalk2 · December 2011

I already have a vacuum, steam mop, and plunger (ha!). I don't have too much confidence, sadly. This should be interesting. I hate that I don't have more confidence in him with gifting.

FireChiefsBride · December 2011

We had ground rules a long time ago: household necessities are not gifts. Vacuums, dishwashers, etc. are not "gifted" to me. We purchase them for the house.

If it's Christmas and we need a new fridge and that's all the money in the bank account, we will both get socks and a piece of chocolate in our stockings.

Dh tries really hard to get me clothes every year. I have no idea why. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. Wink More than anything, I appreciate the effort associated with gifts.

shanwalk2 · December 2011

FireChiefsBride:
We had ground rules a long time ago: household necessities are not gifts. Vacuums, dishwashers, etc. are not "gifted" to me. We purchase them for the house.
If it's Christmas and we need a new fridge and that's all the money in the bank account, we will both get socks and a piece of chocolate in our stockings.
Dh tries really hard to get me clothes every year. I have no idea why. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. More than anything, I appreciate the effort associated with gifts.

I have a funny feeling dh tried with clothes cause I've mentioned that I need new jeans, etc. he has no idea what he's doing in a mall - so that doesn't bode well for him.

austxgrl · December 2011

I'm very curious to see what DH is going to get. Last year we had barely been dating and he bought me a few sweaters. My birthday was the day before we got married this year and we had sunk all our money into the wedding so he didn't get me anyting. Not even a card. UGH! So I really have no idea whatsoever to expect. I'm hoping for a Keurig and a new purse and some clothes. We'll see...

MrsMillerTime · December 2011

shanwalk2:
What are you thinking your DH has planned for you? Are there some of you out there bracing for what you're going to open?

My DH got a VERY specific list. Sure, it takes the surprise out of it but I know that I will be 100% happy with what I'm getting.

ditzydi_2000 · December 2011

DH usually does pretty good on gifts and he's learned from his father's gifting mistakes to not buy something practical. Ha. But ever since having DS he complains that he hasn't had time to go out shopping for my gifts. So that usually means him giving me the green light to go buy whatever thing I want when I have a chance or it's on sale. He drove me to Macy's the other week when they had their F&F sale for me to buy the watch I had on my Christmas list. He's got a list in case he does find an opportunity to venture out and go shopping.

Sinafey · December 2011

Everybody in DH's family makes an Amazon wishlist and then they buy almost exclusively off of that. It's spread to my family now, too.

On one hand it's awesome to handpick everything you're going to get, but on the other hand there's never any surprise. I almost have more fun making my wishlist than on X-mas morning. My parents don't even wrap stuff because they're in Pittsburgh and just have it shipped directly to me, so I have a monster pile of Amazon boxes under the stairs.

DH and I decided to use our anticipated X-mas money to buy a king sized bed and frame during post-holiday sales. I'm psyched

shanwalk2 · December 2011

Sinafey:
DH and I decided to use our anticipated X-mas money to buy a king sized bed and frame during post-holiday sales. I'm psyched

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Now I'm dreaming that DH would think a new bed would be "practical". Way to get my hopes up, Sinafey.

Sinafey · December 2011

shanwalk2:
Sinafey:
DH and I decided to use our anticipated X-mas money to buy a king sized bed and frame during post-holiday sales. I'm psyched
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Now I'm dreaming that DH would think a new bed would be "practical". Way to get my hopes up, Sinafey.

Oh no, the pressure! I hope he comes through for you, but if he doesn't you can always use it as justification for why you deserve a really extravagant Valentine's day gift.

angelaggie · December 2011

DH does ok. He goes practical but kinda combines what I want with what he wants. I wanted a desk top computer this year. He got me (us) a Mac mini so now the giant tv is the monitor. Yeah it's cool, but not really practical for what I wanted it for.

I give him a list every year and have yet to get something from it. It's always a version of it. We agreed one big gift and that's it this year. He cheated. There's something small under the tree and wrapped horribly so I don't know what it is. I really wanted a bracelet and a specific charm for the baby. We shall see. I'm not getting my hopes up.

MnMShaw · December 2011

Kitkatishbakk:
Nessia:
I hope you already have a vacuum or steam mop because when you said practical that's what popped in my head. It's probably something you've been wanting/needing for the house.

I totally thought: uh oh, you're getting a vacuum!!!

I also thought this. DH was specifically told that from now on he was not allowed to buy things for the house or "IOU"s for me for gifts. He has a horrible habit of buying me things I mention for the house. He also has a bad habit of getting me IOUs instead of giftcards. Like I got an IOU to a spa, etc. So, of course since I don't actually have a gift card to use, I never actually go and get to use my gift. I went the list route this year to give him an idea of what to get me and I know he got nothing off my list for Christmas. I know how much money he spent and I know he went to best buy and I didn't ask for anything from there so who knows what I will end up with.

molliedb · December 2011

i got myself some needed dermatology stuff done and it was my self proclaimed gift. i think dh maybe got me a heartrate monitor also. we dont really do lots of gifts.

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