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POLL: Wife asks me tonight, "What if Christmas 'thank you' cards really said what we thought?"
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[quote:Bright Side:MV8yNzU4MzI1XzQ4MDk4NTE3XzRGMzc2NzlB] [quote:TheBiss:MV8yNzU4MzI1XzQ4MDk4MTI5Xzg0QUJCMTgy] [quote:Bright Side:MV8yNzU4MzI1XzQ4MDk4MDE5X0FFNDQ4ODc2] Most people give out of what they know of a person and absent from that, what they could see themselves wanting. If your Dad doesn't know your family well enough that's your fault and if he does but picks strange things well he's just part of the tribe of 95% of most men. [/quote] Ever read the lyrics to "Cats in the Cradle"? [/quote] Yes I have and it's sad. But for you to make that reference means you are aware of the genesis of the issue and now the responsibility to fix it or not lays on you. You by no means obligated to fix it but if you choose not to then you don't get to complain about the consequences of him not knowing you well enough to give you what you want. Maybe the real gift in this is that you will be able to recognize all the baggage you're needlessly carrying (the real nugget behind the ungratefulness) and finally get to drop it. [/quote]
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And we came up with this letter that we will never ever send...
Dear Dad, Thank you for the fluffy blankets and pillows you gave to our daughters. If it's the thought that counts, in the Spirit of the Season our kids were very generous and regifted them to their teenaged friends who haven't stopped living in lilac and pink "little girl" rooms.
We also appreciated the workbench from Harbor Freight and gave it to our eldest's boyfriend. He will love it until a potmetal carriage bolt shears off from day to day usage and he has to throw it away. The 2XL neon glow hoodies from your brother would have been nice if my children were boys. These also were appreciated by the boyfriend.
My mother-in-law on my wife's side is now enjoying the faux Adirondack rocker chair from Harbor Freight. It's wide enough to fit her butt, and heavy enough it stays on the ground when she stands up. I'm not sure where she'll find replacement screws though once it begins to fall apart. She doesn't have a Harbor Freight in her town.
Though I don't put out Christmas lights, thank you for the waterproof extension cord connector covers. I'll most likely just throw those away, unless someone takes them at the New Years Eve party.
All in all, we appreciate your gifts this year. It kept us from having to think too much about what we were going to give to those on our B List. I'm already looking forward to the Faded Glory longsleeve shirt and Rustler jeans I'll be receiving for my birthday in July. I hear they're on sale now at WalMart. Flannel is my absolute favorite for Independence Day.
Best regards,
Your Son.
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