Yesterday I heard someone tell me that they don’t buy gifts for each other… the husband and wife. I realized that this is common with many but I have to tell you that if you are one of these people… YOU ARE MISSING OUT!!!
What a great time to show the person you love and cherish how special they are? Yes I know … you shouldn’t need a special day to do that … but it is Christmas!!!
It isn’t about the money spent… but rather the thought!!! Cliche … NO… truth! I remember Sanj and I had nothing… and promised to spend only $20 on each other. I put more thought and time and energy into that gift because I wanted it to be so special. I am not sure what I did end up buying him… but pretty sure socks were part of it. Every year he gets a few pairs of socks… they last him all year… and yet is a constant reminder that it is really about the thought behind the gift.
If you are one of those people that don’t buy for your spouse… YOU ARE MISSING OUT!!!
Just try a little something. Christmas is not just for kids. Its for the big kids too. Don’t you love a gift… breakfast in bed… a picture made from the kids, a back rub that leads to no where? Wouldn’t you love an old movie you loved on VHS… to have it on DVD? Or a promise of dishes being done for a month? ( A week is too short!)
OK… don’t be a scrooge. It’s the best time of the year. It isn’t about money… it is about time and thought. It is about the moments that make up the memories.
I love gifts from Sanj. LOVE THEM! I love getting him gifts. I enjoy buying for him as much as the kids.
GET YOUR SPOUSE A GIFT! QUIT MISSING OUT! Merry Christmas!
Sue me – I don't love the whole gift thing. I like giving them, but not necessarily getting them – especially since its usually something way to expensive and unnecessary – bought during the busiest and most annoying shopping time of the year.
I'd rather just buy myself stuff when I want it, and enjoy the kids unwrapping their things (after the best gift of all – a few extra hours of sleep 🙂
ps- I did get him socks this year.