This definitely not man-bashing
We want to say that at the outset.
Not bashing exactly… but maybe a mild donking on the head with the cardboard tube inside a roll of wrapping paper.
We did a poll in one of our groups.
“What’s the best/worst present your other half has bought you for Christmas?”
(to be fair we have asked this before because it’s always fun/sweet)
Just that.
We didn’t lead them…
Now SOME husbands were reported as utter present buying superheroes… military style pre-ordering, list checking, route planning, beautifully wrapping ninjas.
They are the festive holy grail.
They exist, honestly – their wives told us in detail.
We applaud them, sit them on velvet thrones with a beer, rope them off and line up to pay our respects.
And then there were the others…
Highlights this time:
1. A Henry Hoover accessories set.
2. A rotary washing line cover and peg set.
3. Clarins wrinkle cream (Clarins: Good – Wrinkle Cream – rude)
4. RSPB membership (she has no interest in birds at all and never has had)
5. A Frankie Boyle novel. (she asked for Michael Mcintyre)
But all well meant.
And a little bit funny.
Genetically, it seems that maybe that the ladies seem more geared up for this, the busiest ‘present buying’ quest of the year.
Or they simply do it more often and have got long-acquired skills.
Either way.
No-one wants to give an unappreciated present.
So this is maybe the one time of the year to set your face into ‘just what I always wanted mode”. (And possibly put it in the ‘gift drawer’ or quietly take it back to Marks).
Just the way we teach our little ones to smile and say “thank you Auntie Maureen – I LOVE Elsa… no I’m not too old, lots of my friends at secondary school still watch Frozen after school”
So this gift frenzy seems so important…but actually – in a year from now – people won’t remember what you gave them, and you won’t remember what you gave.
It truly is the thought that counts.
And chldren want a mum as chilled as possible who hasn’t run herself ragged trying to be perfect.
Being there – playing ‘Operation’ with them and eating a mince pie.
Hopefully you are nearly sorted with the presents.
You could print this as a double checker if you need it.
(or make one of your own)
OOh, and how is your 5 minute daily challenge going?
We’re aiming for this, right?
We’ve had so many emails from this Christmas Countdown and we’d LOVE more.
How are you getting on?
Is there anything else you’d like us to cover before we finish?
Hit reply – and tell us what you want….what you really, really want!
Have a great day
Lots of Love
xxx
2 more ladies signed up for our monthly payment plan for The Project today.
Such a lovely group are shaping up.
Genuinely excited to know that people are going to change their lives.
If you are thinking of joining them – don’t leave it too late.
Get in touch if you have any questions