Frosty the Snowman - it's the 2025 Christmas thread!

teabody

Merry Christmas all.
Thanks for the well wishes everyone and of course it all worked out well in the end. My boys were happy with their presents so that's the main thing.

@Spendless i love that you got your gift albeit cash from your nan. The intention was clear so her thoughts were filled with her wishes for you all  I had this on my birthday with mine following her passing. Card was unsigned but there was £20 cash inside as she had it ready for me as it was 12 days away. I spent it on a necklace for my wedding the same year. That way she was part of my day.

Made myself a 2026 list on google keep so that I note down prospective pressies as I go. Hopefully that'll stop me from feeling so anxious next year.

Mrs_Ryan

Thanks everyone. OH and I have done nothing but row for the last few days. I had two bottles of Charlotte Tilbury perfume from him (I bought them myself as always, he paid for them) He did actually tell me that he loves his new electric toothbrush that I got him but what I’m most angry about is that he’s least bothered about his new phone- he won’t even take it out the box, let alone set it up. I’m paying a contract for it and I keep telling him to use it but he’s just not that bothered. 

He got the one thing he asked for- a lawnmower, my mum paid for that for him- but the rest of it he was totally blase about. I did tell him that he wouldn’t get much this year- a) because he’s getting a car off me and b) it’s his birthday and our wedding anniversary in 6 weeks time and he’ll expect something big (he knows I’m getting my student loan around then- but I’m going to get him a pair of trainers and some slippers because he needs them) 

Things aren’t too great with us but like I say, I did my best and that’s all I can do. My friends and other family members were all really chuffed with what I got them (I know the guy I buy for at my rugby club was blown away with how much I spoiled him) and so I was glad I managed to get some things right. 

Glad you all had nice Christmases. Home now and everything is put away- the recycling bin is overflowing though 🤣

Auti

@Mrs_Ryan - just to say something like a new phone I have to be ready mentally to unwrap and do it alone (I am autistic which may be why) it is like I need to mentally prepare for a new way of using phone and operating system - confusing to explain. Maybe your OH is similar and has to be ready for change? 

Maybe do not mention phone for a week and he may work it out for himself - I am sorry you are both cross with each other. Trainers and slippers sound good as needed. Keep safe.