Lindsey and I gave few gifts for Christmas this year — virtually none to friends and family (gulp). I justified the stinginess given the imminent economic apocalypse.
Now, as the wee hours of Christmas are upon me, I feel like a grinch. Only I have no sleigh full of toys to return to double the size of my heart. Happy Holidays?
At least my three year-old is getting something.
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December 25th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Ha! Well, I was in the same boat until 2 days ago. I thought I’d be off the hook for not getting presents for people, since everyone knows money is tight this year. I just couldn’t do it, though. I caved. I think everyone understands, but I couldn’t go without giving at least family something. I probably spent less than I ever have, though . . .
Anyway, don’t worry about it, Blake. The Christmas card was present enough. People just want to know that your little family is healthy and growing. Apart from that, I don’t think anyone cares about presents.