We are pretty close with my husband's cousin and his wife. They both work- my husband works and I am a stay-at-home-mom. On my son's 2nd birthday, they sent him a package loaded with presents- 4 complete outfits from expensive department stores, plus two shirts, and a huge pillow/stuffed animal in the shape of a frog. They had to have spent at least $200 on everything, not including shipping from east coast to west coast. (We didn't even spend that much on his presents.)
There is no way we could ever reciprocate something like that, and it really makes me feel bad. I tried telling them (politely) that we appreciate the thought, but they don't have to buy all this stuff. This Christmas, we sent their 13 month-old daughter a few bath toys, an outfit, a Leapfrog toy, and a book. It all cost under $50. I just got their package in the mail today with gift receipts. I know they spent a large amount again by looks of the toys and clothing (and the size of the box.) What can I do?
2006-12-19
08:31:34
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