I hate my Christmas present from my grandparents?

Question

They have been getting me the same thing for the past 2 years now. They think it's different if it is in a different color. It's a stupid, out-of-style, Columbia Jacket. What am I gonna do with a jacket (light-weight) in the middle of Winter? It's dark blue, and they got me a pink one last year. They are so rude, they think it is a chore to go out and buy presents for their grandchildren, they don't put any thought into it. I love them, but it makes me mad.

Atleast I can spell, moron. (to the person who answered my question first)

Also, what did you get for Christmas? I got roller skates, a Sims 2 game, a purple skinny razor cellphone, gift cards, $40 in cash, make-up, and a purse with a matching wallet. I also got this wonderful book from my mom. I think that's it.

My mom even agrees with me. I love all my presents and my family, it's just I was hoping for something different this year. I know it's the thought that counts, but I just want to be honest, not to them, but to myself. I'm not a brat, honestly. My grandma is dead on my mom's side, though.

I can't believe this. I'm getting lectured by a bunch of strangers. I'm very intelligent, I know the lessons in life. Always respect your parents, be thankful with what you have, and don't let your parents do all the raising. Learn some life lessons yourself, the easy way or the hard way. Life is tough, but if you try, you can outsmart just about anything. I can think outside of the box, I'm not one of those spoiled kids who say, "DADDY, get me a freakin' pony!" I can fight for myself. I actually will learn to like the jacket, I can use it up at the mountain house where I am now.

Answer 1

Sometimes you just gotta laugh at what a Gramma gives you... and sometimes it's OK to just say something.

My super wonderful Gramma, who I love with all my heart and would die for, used to send huge piles of really cheaply made toys for the kids...the sort of stuff that would just about break BEFORE you opened it. This went on for about five years till one year, I gave her a call about two months before Christmas...

I explained how wonderful it was that she sent so many gifts, but that I would appreciate it if she'd consider purchasing a single gift for each of the children, spending the same amount she usually would for each child. That year, instead of the usual pile of disposable toys, they received wonderful gifts (one each) that lasted till they outgrew them.

It may not be so much that she doesn't want to take the time as that she may not know what to get you. Maybe set up a lunch date with her in November '08 and drop a few hints, giving consideration to what she generally budgets for your gift. If she lives further away, call or write.

I found that there is no offense taken... Gramma appreciates the helpful suggestion on how to make the Grandkids happy.

Edit: She used to send me piles of kitchen towels to which she had sewn tie-tops to so you can tie them to the fridge handle when I was 20-ish. I used to laugh about these and disliked everything about them- color, size, don't fold right, etc. She stopped sending them years ago (though I still have one from then) but sent Mom and Dad a box full of them last year. What they are to me now is nostalgic and I love to see one of Gramma's towels hanging in my kitchen. I was SSOOO excited that I would get some too but, alas, no towels in my box! I REALLY WANTED SOME! I think they are great and had a blast calling her up and saying "hey, what about me?" in a bantering phone call. I got my towels.

Answer 2

They bought you a gift.

You should thank them and tell them you love it.

There are times of year it will be appropriate, but if you don't want to wear it, don't.

They aren't rude. They bought you a gift; nothing rude about that.

It's hard for someone of another generation to know what's "in" -- but then, why do you feel you need to dress identically with everyone else? That's silly.

They don't owe you anything. If they care enough to buy you something they hope you like, you should be grateful.

Answer 3

So next year give your grandparents a list of what to get you, that way you can kind of pick it out. If you don't get what you want take it back. I hope they can afford to buy things for you and aren't doing without to make sure you have something.

Answer 4

What a brat! You should be glad you got something from your grandparents, or that you even have grandparents still. There are kids out there that don't even get to own a jacket their whole lives.

Answer 5

You only ask one question. The answer is..............take it and shove it..............in the closet until the weather warms. Then donate it to charity so that someone else may use it. I have only one question too. What did you give your Grandparents for Christmas? I'm guessing......a picture of yourself.

Answer 6

My Grandparents didn't get me anything. I am just grateful that they are healthy and alive.

I don't mean to be rude, but come on, grow up, pretend you like it and send them a thank you card.

Answer 7

Hmm, sounds like you're more into looking "cool" than the "thought that counts".

Answer 8

thats how grandparents are my mom does the same thing to me

Answer 9

Another rotten kid growing up in America.

Answer 10

yes, i see you can spell "moron" and have the power to make 2 words into 1...i.e. "atleast", but can you spell "selfish"? can you spell "inconsiderate"? can you spell "ungrateful"?
c'mon...i know you can!