randomkid
12-23-2007, 11:45 PM
DH has been wanting a Wii and I told him we really don't need to spend that kind of money on a video game (you have to figure in extra contollers, games, etc.). So, I just had it in my head that we will NOT get one. DH agreed and said we should just wait and get one later. Well, his boss happened to score two of them and offered one to DH. We agreed "no" - so, what does DH do? Offers it to XW so his girls will have it for Christmas. OK, she is already getting the 16yo a freakin' car for Christmas!!!
Why am I irritated, you ask? Well, I didn't consider that by the time I give them the money they want and buy a few gifts, I'm spending about the same as the base cost of one. Then, I didn't consider that FIL would be here and likely hasn't bought anything. Yep, he's giving them money! All in all, our money and his money combined would have more than paid for the Wii and the extras - dang it! Now, we have nothing exciting for my stepdaughters, and their Mom is giving a car and a Wii. I'm trying not to be irritated with DH because I told him "no way" and he actually listened to me. However, he told me about it in the morning and that evening came home saying he had already called XW and offered it to her. By then, I had time to think about it, but it was already too late. :32:
Also, the girls never asked for it, so I figured they weren't interested. I can't tell you how many times I asked what they want for Christmas and I got "money" or "I don't know". FIL comes to visit and they tell him they want a Wii - ugh, teenagers! :52:
Why am I irritated, you ask? Well, I didn't consider that by the time I give them the money they want and buy a few gifts, I'm spending about the same as the base cost of one. Then, I didn't consider that FIL would be here and likely hasn't bought anything. Yep, he's giving them money! All in all, our money and his money combined would have more than paid for the Wii and the extras - dang it! Now, we have nothing exciting for my stepdaughters, and their Mom is giving a car and a Wii. I'm trying not to be irritated with DH because I told him "no way" and he actually listened to me. However, he told me about it in the morning and that evening came home saying he had already called XW and offered it to her. By then, I had time to think about it, but it was already too late. :32:
Also, the girls never asked for it, so I figured they weren't interested. I can't tell you how many times I asked what they want for Christmas and I got "money" or "I don't know". FIL comes to visit and they tell him they want a Wii - ugh, teenagers! :52: