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post #1 of 13
9/26/04 at 9:57pm
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the gifts for your DH from your step children?

Angela talked to me today and said "Just to give you fair warning I am buying Jamie's bday present from Lexi. I want to do his birthday." I was a little irritated about the way she said it but I was not in the mood to fuss so I just said ok. I will save money. It is just weird b/c I have always done it. That is why I wonder if other step mothers do it and if it is a pretty normal thing. If she wants to get his gifts I probably will let her. Of course that means I will not be getting anything from Lexi. My mom does sometimes of course. And Jamie's nan and papa always get me something. Do I sound selfish?!?! I don't really care about the gift.. heck I would take a picture she drew. It just makes me kinda said. I am going to get something on Father's Day no matter what b/c he is the father of my child and I want Lexi to know that I do respect that and don't have a problem getting him things from her.
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post #2 of 13
9/26/04 at 10:05pm
I don't think I would be ticked that she told you she was doing his birthday. I'd just be like well I didn't wanna buy him one anyways

If Jamie wasn't married then yeah you would be the one to buy the gift but he is married now and I can sorta understand not wanting a gift an ex wife picked out even if it was from the daughter...does that make sense?

Den's dad supplies the money for his wife's children for birthday and Christmas. If left up to her ex, she wouldn't get anything from her kids.
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post #3 of 13
9/26/04 at 11:20pm
I think Wendy is right on track. If you would like, you and Lexi can draw a pic for her dad on his birthday. Maybe his new wife just likes buying presents and will get one for you on your birthday. Well, we can dream, can't we?
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post #4 of 13
9/27/04 at 10:31am
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Thanx you guys. That helps me to know I made the right decision in just being okay with it. Heck, I am saving money! And that was a great point about getting a gift picked out from an ex Wendy!!!
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post #5 of 13
9/27/04 at 2:17pm
I agree with lenora and wendy. Maybe she could draw him something or color a page for him, that way she would have done it all by herself and she can give it to daddy all by herself?
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post #6 of 13
9/27/04 at 2:24pm
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post #7 of 13
9/29/04 at 11:50pm
personally i've never done this so i don't know
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post #8 of 13
9/30/04 at 1:11am
i agree with the other ladies, it is something normal sounding to me.. don't fret too much over it.. like you said, you are saving money!
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post #9 of 13
9/30/04 at 1:24am
Yep I agree too. I think drawing a picture for him is a great idea.
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post #10 of 13
9/30/04 at 10:00am
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I spoke to Angela the other night and we agreed that she would buy Jamie's persents from Lexi but I would do something on Fathers Day since it is also a day to let the father of your child know that you think they are a good father. So everything is fine!!!
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post #11 of 13
9/30/04 at 2:02pm
Glad everything worked out.
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post #12 of 13
9/30/04 at 9:42pm
That is good I am glad it all worked out
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post #13 of 13
9/30/04 at 10:59pm
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TY guys!!!
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