Every year my mom asks me what I want for the holidays, and I make her a wishlist. This year I made one, and got pictures and made a link to it with my size, etc..., and put a little note telling her to only get a few of the items(aka like half), and then I added the cost up, and it's *gulp* almost $400, (I only asked for clothes and books).Now I feel like a horrible, selfish little brat-child, and don't want to give it to her. what should I do?
2006-12-10 02:56:00 · 11 answers · asked by Ashley 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Pick just one or two things that you would really like to have and tell her that if she wants to get you anything else you'd like it to be a surprise. Ask her to give a couple of the things you would usually ask for to the Salvation Army or something like that for kids who otherwise wouldn't have anything for Christmas. Christmas is not about getting stuff, it is about giving and helping other people.
2006-12-10 03:02:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just give her the list she probably does like that you are giving a list to her so she is not flying blind when she is shopping just don't get angry with her if she can't afford everything on the list rember the real reason behind christmas. Maybe give some old clothes away to salavation army to make room for the new ones or go to the soup kitchen in your area and help. Merry christmas and God bless
2006-12-10 08:56:17 · answer #2 · answered by chiefs fan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pick a couple things that you really want (and that you think she would enjoy getting for you) and give her a short list. you didn't say how old you are, but maybe you can buy some of the other things for yourself after the holidays (when it's all on sale!).
good for you for realizing that it's easy to go overboard at christmas. i know this sounds cheesy (i always thought so until i was an adult), but remember that there are some who will get nothing this christmas. giving to others will make you feel less greedy!
merry christmas!
2006-12-10 03:03:57 · answer #3 · answered by HoyaDoc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take out the least important stuff of course. Down the wish list to $90.
2006-12-10 03:50:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 03:12:58 · answer #5 · answered by lyon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She doesn't have to buy ALL of it. You're just giving her some ideas, right? Don't worry...your mom probably really appreciates the fact that you are giving her a detailed list.
2006-12-10 03:02:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a wonderful young lady!
You have realized more than many ever want to know.
Talk to your mother. Decide on a level for these gifts.
If you were my daughter, I would feel very proud of you indeed.
2006-12-10 03:07:49 · answer #7 · answered by hls 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
common saying the first half of our life is spoiled by our parents and second half by our children
your parents are doing exactly what they wished and expected from their parents but had none. they don't want you to have the same experience. now its your turn not to spoil their second half. try not to use the money unnecessarily they saved for their retirement plan
2006-12-10 03:06:08 · answer #8 · answered by v_adaniya2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about just reduce the list, put only a few things that you really want on the list then give it to her?
2006-12-10 03:00:00 · answer #9 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't add the price, it takes away the spirit of it all. just tell your mom that you don't need alll of them, but that it's just a guide (and take a few of the more expensive one's off)
2006-12-10 04:55:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋