I dont know what is wrong with me this year, I seem to want to spend a lot on my kids and hubby. Usually i am so careful with money.
got hubby a digital radio for over £100, cant wait to see his face he will be so chuffed. We do have the money so i am not getting us in debt.
This may sound ‘nice’ but I think it is because i just have this ‘fear’ of this being my last christmas. I have lost a few friends this year and most of them didnt know last christmas they wouldnt be here for this one.
Its a strange time christmas isnt it??
Christmas is funny, trying to buy for my husband is quite hard this year, he has got most all he wants, digital camera, all kinds of associated equipment, loads of walking gear. I don’t buy tools as he uses them in his business. I’ve gone cheap on him this year and bought DVD of Morecombe and Wise films, I bet he will be happy with that and a selection box, the big kid!
I have put the tree up tonight, I haven’t left it until tomorrow because I am going for chemo tomorrow.
I love putting the tree up, this is the third time I have put it up since Dx. I understand what you mean though. I am determined to put it up again next year.
Christmas is low key in our house now that the kids have grown up, we try not to be ‘Bah Humbug’ but we hate getting caught up in the commercialism.
I’m with you on this one Liverbird. Last Christmas was a subdued affair for us as my mum was dying. This year has been total c**p, with me being dx in Feb, I’ve had the full works, and now doing herceptin & tamoxifen. We are blowing some of my mum’s money on a lavish Christmas - we feel we deserve a treat, and I’m sure mum would agree. The drinks (in moderation, of course) are on her this year.
Another Xmas freak here!!!
While I always do a nice xmas, this year I am definitely planning big way - the food, the wine, presents for everybody, and I seem not to be afraid to invite all for xmas dinner!!! and I am loving it.
Hopefully I will not regret it once I get to the 6th of Jan, money should not become an issue anyway, and I guess a bit of splurging and pleasing isnt really bad after 6 months of BC. Maybe there is also a bit of partying for the end of treatment (I had the last chemo at the beginning of december), and I confess that as I buy presents for others, I also splurge on myself occasionally… just bought the latest Clarins’ cream, as the doc told me that tamoxifen will get my skin dryer… haha, good excuse huh.
Anyway… to all a good Christmas!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
I have just treated myself to a lovely set of platinum clad silver jewellery from QVC, because THB I think I am worth it after the last 12 months I have just had.
have not gone overboard on spending this year except on my hubby and little boy. People often forget that they have had a miserable year too so want to spoil them both
Jools