I am really starting to dislike Christmas. The past two Christmas' it has been problem after problem with my inlaws.
Last year I felt really bad because my son was given an extremely cheap gift and the favorite grandson and god daughter were given 400 dollar gifts each. I know its the thought that counts but hey, its not right to throw my son off to the side and get him something crappy just because you dont like me and would rather spend your money on your two favorites.
Then this year, I thought things would be different because my FIL asked DH what he wanted for our son. FIL asked him if a Spongebob TV or a little ride on 4X4. DH said to get him a 4X4 since a.) it was cheaper and b.) DS would like it more.
So the day before Christmas FIL tells DH that my MIL is over at the store picking up a mini 4X4 for their oldest grandson that cost them over 1k and picking up a portable DVD player for the god daughter.
So DH asks if they were able to find the 4X4 for DS and his father says no, that they only bought him a little push cart because the 4X4 was too expensive!!! We are talking about someone who spent 1.5k on two gifts and they could not buy my son a 69 dollar 4X4 which we didnt even ask for!
DH was absolutely steaming mad and said they could shove the gift and he did not even pick it up. I feel bad because of what happened because I dont want to steam like a b*tchy person, but I feel really let down you know? It just hurts that my son isnt treated like an equal part of the family.
I dont care about the gift, i'll buy it for him, but it hurts that they can spend 1k on one gift but my son isnt worthy of a 70 dollar gift?
I havent picked up the gift, and in all honesty I dont want it. Its not ingratitude, I just cant let my pride down enough to accept it
Maybe im just over reacting? If I am please just say so!
Last year I felt really bad because my son was given an extremely cheap gift and the favorite grandson and god daughter were given 400 dollar gifts each. I know its the thought that counts but hey, its not right to throw my son off to the side and get him something crappy just because you dont like me and would rather spend your money on your two favorites.
Then this year, I thought things would be different because my FIL asked DH what he wanted for our son. FIL asked him if a Spongebob TV or a little ride on 4X4. DH said to get him a 4X4 since a.) it was cheaper and b.) DS would like it more.
So the day before Christmas FIL tells DH that my MIL is over at the store picking up a mini 4X4 for their oldest grandson that cost them over 1k and picking up a portable DVD player for the god daughter.
So DH asks if they were able to find the 4X4 for DS and his father says no, that they only bought him a little push cart because the 4X4 was too expensive!!! We are talking about someone who spent 1.5k on two gifts and they could not buy my son a 69 dollar 4X4 which we didnt even ask for!
DH was absolutely steaming mad and said they could shove the gift and he did not even pick it up. I feel bad because of what happened because I dont want to steam like a b*tchy person, but I feel really let down you know? It just hurts that my son isnt treated like an equal part of the family.
I dont care about the gift, i'll buy it for him, but it hurts that they can spend 1k on one gift but my son isnt worthy of a 70 dollar gift?
I havent picked up the gift, and in all honesty I dont want it. Its not ingratitude, I just cant let my pride down enough to accept it
Maybe im just over reacting? If I am please just say so!