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| Tue, 12-09-2008 - 6:48pm |
How do I get through the Christmas Season? Every year, I wish part of it would just go away. I keep trying to scale down and others are just wanting to 'ramp' it up!!! Eldersis and I had parents who died at Thanksgiving and Christmas time; her DH died a little before (Oct.' 01), if I remember correctly. Our families understand, and they too, are trying to scale it down. Our neighbors, on the other hand, are coming and bringing gifts, which I wasn't expecting. I don't know what to do; this is putting me under so much stress that it just isn't funny. A neighbor, who hasn't come forward with a gift before, has called and left a message on our answering machine that she will send her son to leave something for us. How do I put a stop to this? I was hoping that I wouldn't have to worry about presents for anyone except our nephew and niece who will come to visit us from TX. What do I do? If I come up with a gift for them, that will just prolong the agony. If I don't have a gift for them, are we just cheapskates?
Does anyone have any suggestions???
Everyone just meet me at the sink! There is something here for you. Cal, I know you'll have a good 'stiff one' with me.
lottie77~~~

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Whether it is because they like to give gifts or they feel some sense of obligation, some people just do it. I've gotten good at just saying thank you and wishing them a happy holidays. Are you the only older neighbors? Maybe it's a respect thing. Don't stress yourself out about giving back. If it bothers them, then they'll skip it next year.
No stiff one for me - I've been sampling the batch of bourbon balls - :)
Jacquie
Betty L. Keep and Angel on your Shoulder & a prayer in your heart.
I'll have a stiff one too.
Lottie, I wouldn't stress over it. I agree that you are not obligated to reciprocate. They probably know your dh hasn't been well and want to cheer you up. I would bet they don't expect anything in return.
Just buy the gifts for the niece and nephew and relax and enjoy the Holidays.
Hugs,
lottie77~~~
Lottie:
I think Cal has the right idea.
Hugs,
Carol
Cal, how did you know that I kicked over the traces and bought some eggnog at the grocery store?
lottie77~~~
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