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Apparently you get stuff on your third anniversary
MIL, who is quite known for her gift giving, came for her visit with a ton of gifts.
She already sent us live irises a while back for our anniversary. Today she came with two leather change purses, one for each of us, each with $50 in them. She also gave us a Cuisinart stick blender, with a food processing attachment. We already have a stick blender (is that what they're called?) but not with the attachment. She bought us some nice Kate Spade his and hers glasses (what do you call the short alcohol kinds with thick, heavy bottoms?).
She also bought us four square accent plates from the chirp line of Lenox china, and matching bird salt and pepper shakers. I absolutely love them! Like seriously thinking of displaying the shakers on a floating shelf in the kitchen. This is key as I don't always love all MIL's gifts. I'm kind of cringing about the cost of all this stuff though. We always tell her she doesn't need to buy so much, but it's become clear to me this is her way of showing she cares. It's just weird because I grew up in a household with a father who frowned upon store-bought cards (wanted us to make ones for him, even as teens). Homemade or at least meaningful gifts were emphasized. Stuff that's over the top/pricey was frowned upon. My parents are now part of anti-consumerism group. Anyway, I don't know what I'm asking here. Tell me to shut up and enjoy the gifts?
Re: Apparently you get stuff on your third anniversary
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Yep, it's an immersion blender. If you don't need/want the one she gave you, maybe exchange it for something else (if you know where it's from), or donate it to a homeless shelter kitchen or school home ec program?
I've learned that you really can't control other people when it comes to gifts. I've tried
All those those sound great to me (that china is gorgeous!) so I say write her a nice thank-you note and enjoy them!