Christmas Shamboozled
It looks like my latest quick tip backfired on me. Yesterday I was presented with a pile of note cards for Christmas. Each had a separate gift written on the card. I was completely shocked to discover that my wife had gotten me nothing for Christmas and instead relied on this backup method. The only twist she put on my idea is that the last card said I could have all of the presents listed on the cards.
Oh, I should mention that I did get one present. Here you can see a pile of pots and pans that my wife got me for Christmas. She purchased these before we argued our current debate regarding what counts as a gift. I find it funny that she is arguing that pots don’t count as gifts when this is the only thing she got me. To those who have voted against me, please reconsider with this new information. You are free to change your vote now. *The poll has been closed. View results here.
8 Responses to “Christmas Shamboozled”
What’s the old expression –turnabout is fair play? I have always been taught that you should think of the other person’s preferences when choosing a gift for them. I simply listened to what The Donkey has been saying, and gave accordingly. Incidentally, the things I listed on the cards were all things The Donkey has asked me to DO recently (like setting up guitar lessons)–which is why I had to use his note card approach. As for the pots and pans, he has been complaining about our set for months, so I knew he would enjoy them.
By The Wife on Dec 26, 2007
I think your own ideas have come back to bite you on the butt! That’s the problem with sharing a blog – she always knows what you’ve got up your sleeve.
By Gina on Dec 26, 2007
It’s a part of the game – you can’t always win
But it is funny to see how your own advice can blow up to your face, isn’t it?
By Artur Obrzut - Gemini Design on Dec 26, 2007
I just think its wonderful that you both gave each other gifts, that you thought of each other. That is all that really counts, right? Imagine not getting any gifts from your sig other at all!
By kystorms on Dec 26, 2007
Or, you can just avoid the whole gift-guessing kerfuffle:
Ever since way back at Year Two of conjoined domestic bliss, “He Who Hogs The Power Tools” and I have given each other absolutely nothing on the standard gift-giving occasions. Instead, we pool our pennies and splurge on things that both agree are wanted and needed. Like a new roof for the house. No stress, no one-upmanship, no marital discord… and no more water stains on the guest room wallpaper!
Um, but then, downside, that would really cut down on topic material for your extremely amusing blog!
By Jen / domestika on Dec 26, 2007
She got me a set of pots and pans and I got her a playstation 3. It is all good right?
By Karlmalone on Dec 27, 2007
now i see what wife advice really means, i used to think it meant guys- don’t do these stupid things, but now i see that you have given such good advice that even your wife is taking it- so i guess wife advice is really intended to help wives do the right thing- your genius never ceases to amaze me donkey
By phillyz on Dec 27, 2007