Our Middle Daughter was (maybe still is) Holly. Hubby is part Cherokee, and she sometimes called him The Big Chief. He, on the other hand, called her Princess Clothes Horse.
One of my kids used to say that GAP stood for Gay and Proud. I mentioned this to a guy at work who was wearing a GAP t-shirt. Even though I said my son wasn’t serious, he never came to work with it on again.
I’m Jewish. When I was growing up, I sometimes wished my family celebrated Christmas, so I could get lots of gifts, as my friends at school and neighbors did. After viewing today’s SS episode, I’m reminded how glad I am that I have never participated in the buying frenzy that symbolizes this holiday in the US.
I always suggested to my siblings (and nephews and nieces now they’re older) if you think you’ll have an “entitled” (i.e., demanding) child at Christmas to save all receipts for the clothing you bought them, groceries, copies of proof of payment for utilities and mortgage/rent, etc. and wrap them as a present. When the kid asks “what the h*ll is this”, tell them “Remember the clothes we bought? The bed we let you sleep in? The food and drink? A roof over your head? Electricity and water? Well that was your Christmas present this year. And if you’re lucky you’ll get the same things next year.”
I have argued with husband for some years not to buy me gifts as there is nothing I want or need. Due to all jokes about wives saying this and not meaning it – it took me years to convince I was serious.
He picks out something he wants and it is bought – I used to also buy him surprise gifts, but now we are always together so no chance to do so.
We have 5 niblings – only buy for the youngest one as the others are in their 20s or 30s. Do not buy for our siblings/their spouses.
So this year – husband could not find anything he wanted so he chose no gift at this time. BUT oddly – we were in Target looking for a gift for HIM, and a small bear in a Target employee’s vest caught my eye. I thought about it as we walked around the store – it is about 4 inches tall and cost $3.50 US. So after pondering the question for the about half hour/45 minutes we walked around – I gave in and let him buy me the bear. First holiday (or any) gift in maybe 8 years.
Lucy Rudy 12 days ago
I’m with Holly. Don’t waste money on gifts I don’t want.
The Reader Premium Member 12 days ago
The Gap sold out back in November.
'IndyMan' 12 days ago
We can tell ‘just how thrilled’ Alix is by this conversation, he fell asleep—smart girl ! ! !
gammaguy 12 days ago
“I wonder if they sell lumps of coal at the Gap.”
Try the Cumberland Gap.
win.45mag 12 days ago
Well, they don’t sell COAL, par se’, But the cheap crap they sell will BURN like coal……..
Dani Rice 12 days ago
Our Middle Daughter was (maybe still is) Holly. Hubby is part Cherokee, and she sometimes called him The Big Chief. He, on the other hand, called her Princess Clothes Horse.
TheWildSow 12 days ago
Duke Cannon makes a “Lump of Coal” soap (more targeted to boys and men, but I guess Holly could use it) – I got it for my teenage grandson last year.
PoodleGroomer 12 days ago
The grilling section of our hardware store has designer charcoal for the grill.
Uncle $crooge 12 days ago
One of my kids used to say that GAP stood for Gay and Proud. I mentioned this to a guy at work who was wearing a GAP t-shirt. Even though I said my son wasn’t serious, he never came to work with it on again.
MarshaOstroff 12 days ago
I’m Jewish. When I was growing up, I sometimes wished my family celebrated Christmas, so I could get lots of gifts, as my friends at school and neighbors did. After viewing today’s SS episode, I’m reminded how glad I am that I have never participated in the buying frenzy that symbolizes this holiday in the US.
baskate_2000 12 days ago
Some things never change — like teenagers.
adrianrune 11 days ago
I always suggested to my siblings (and nephews and nieces now they’re older) if you think you’ll have an “entitled” (i.e., demanding) child at Christmas to save all receipts for the clothing you bought them, groceries, copies of proof of payment for utilities and mortgage/rent, etc. and wrap them as a present. When the kid asks “what the h*ll is this”, tell them “Remember the clothes we bought? The bed we let you sleep in? The food and drink? A roof over your head? Electricity and water? Well that was your Christmas present this year. And if you’re lucky you’ll get the same things next year.”
mafastore 7 days ago
I have argued with husband for some years not to buy me gifts as there is nothing I want or need. Due to all jokes about wives saying this and not meaning it – it took me years to convince I was serious.
He picks out something he wants and it is bought – I used to also buy him surprise gifts, but now we are always together so no chance to do so.
We have 5 niblings – only buy for the youngest one as the others are in their 20s or 30s. Do not buy for our siblings/their spouses.
So this year – husband could not find anything he wanted so he chose no gift at this time. BUT oddly – we were in Target looking for a gift for HIM, and a small bear in a Target employee’s vest caught my eye. I thought about it as we walked around the store – it is about 4 inches tall and cost $3.50 US. So after pondering the question for the about half hour/45 minutes we walked around – I gave in and let him buy me the bear. First holiday (or any) gift in maybe 8 years.