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So disappointed

  • 13-11-2009 2:05pm
    #1
    Peggypeg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 578 ✭✭✭


    Hey,

    Me and my Mam bought my dad a modile aeroplane for his birthday, it was my idea and I researched them and paid for half. I met up with my mam for lunch today and it turns out she gave it to him this morning. I'm so disappointed I didn't get to see his face, he doesn't have very many interests so his presents are ususally socks and shirts and stuff. I feel so upset that I wasn't there to give it to him too. It was just thoughtlessness on her part and she's sorry she did it but i just wanted to get it out and write it down coz I'm so upset and I'm afraid if I don't get it out I'll end up fighting with her over it. I know it's not really a problem but, there you go.

    Thanks for listening


Comments

  • #2
    Danniboo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,416 ✭✭✭Danniboo


    I'd say the fact you put all the thought and effort into it and she just paid for half bugs you more than anything. I'd be fuming if someone did that to be honest, the whole good in buying pressies for people is seeing their faces.


  • #3
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    I know it can be very disappointing not to see your Dad's reaction after you put so much time and effort into it, but think about it this way: giving presents is about making the recipient happy, and the primary "reward" for us should be knowing they are really pleased with the gift and touched by the thought that went into it. I'm sure your Dad was thrilled and will tell you this! It shouldn't really matter if you saw the reaction or not - that is feeding your need to feel good about your act rather than it simply being about your Dad's happiness. So if you are happy that your Dad is happy, then that's all that counts. Oh, and don't be mad at your Mum. She didn't do this with the specific and malicious purpose of hurting you - it's the morning of his birthday and so she gave him his present as one normally does.


  • #4
    Firetrap
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,442 ✭✭✭Firetrap


    I'm sure your mum didn't mean any harm when she gave it to your dad - perhaps she was looking forward to giving him a present he really likes too. Why don't you call over to your parents' house (if you don't live there) and see your dad on his birthday. I'm sure he will be delighted to see you and will thank you for his present. Perhaps too you can be around when he tests it out - another joyous occasion :)


  • #5
    Peggypeg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 578 ✭✭✭Peggypeg


    Hey guys, thanks for that, you're all right by the way, she didn't do it to annoy me, he did get a pressie he really likes and it's all grand now, I just needed to write it down and be on my own for a bit, I got silly emotional over it. Thankfully I didn't get stupid about feeling disappointed so I didn't start a silly fight or upset anyone. Thanks again for your replies, much appreciated.


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