November 2008 Weddings
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Dust Collectors
I don't like dust collectors. Trinkets, knick-knacks, collectibles, souvenirs, etc. Stuffed animals are the worst offenders.
So what does grandpa buy Scarlett? Stuffed animals and Pez dispensers, every chance he gets.
At first, I was annoyed. But when Scarlett got a box yesterday with a pink princess Valentine bear bigger than she was, her face lit up and she giggled and grabbed for that thing like it was a long lost friend.
Ok. Heart melted. Stuffed animals are allowed.
Re: Dust Collectors
Aw...so sweet.
In a year of marriage and 2 rounds of holidays, DH and I have already been given countless knick-knacks...some nice ones like lladro's, some cheap crap. Thankfully, my family doesn't visit often enough to notice if we are/aren't displaying their trinkety gifts!
TTC #1 13 cycles, CP 6/09, TTC #2 1 cycle
CDing, EP'd for 13 months for #1, BFing for #2
Pregnancy Hypertension - inductions at 39w, I grow big babies: DD was 9 pounds 1 ounce 22 inches, DS was 11 pounds even 22 inches - both vaginal deliveries
Ugh stuffed animals that just sit around are the worst! And when you have a big family like I do, people find out what you like (I liked pigs & eeyores as a kid) and buy you hoards of it. When I moved out, I took NONE. Just thinking about all the money spent on junk that could have gone into my college fund makes me sad.
Maybe you can make a rule that the pez & stuffed animal collection stays at grandpa's?! I have a feeling we're going to need that rule with MIL and her obsession with cheap noise making toys *shudder*
uuuuuugh I cant stand clutter!
Like Kristy said, My family knew I liked Elephants and Asain stuff..thats ALL I got for like I dont know 10-15 years. I have finally put my foot down and said no more.
Plus its totally a cop out on gifts, they dont have to think about waht to get me, just get the standard random elephant. NO MORE!
Me too! Your description of their meeting was just adorable.