Christmas gifts for spouses
So normally we try to balance out what we give each other so there's no "competition". Kids are always the priority because we feel we can get what we want anytime we want throughout the year.
So this year since summer I've been going all out trying to get the parts and shop fees for my rebuild. She has been "ok" with most of it and not given me too much grief over it because I stopped in OCT for Christmas gift shopping. So the topic of Christmas ideas comes up and I give her a very short specific list with one or two items I didn't think she would go for. Something nice, but don't need at the moment, most of it is stuff to finish my parts list off. Yes gave her exact web addresses to be able to order correctly.
Anyways since she's been a good sport about it all, so I went big, really big for her. She's wanted a nice camera for a few yrs now and Best Buy had a great deal on the Cannon Rebel 3I so I got it along with the zoom lens and goodies bag. She does know of the big purchase (but not what it is) and has been hounding me about it. I told her to not to worry, it's not car parts...etc. She knows it's for her and she's a little upset because I spent something that high when we agree not to get something this high for each other. Kids have been taken care of so I'm not worried about cutting something from them. I'm playing it off but I know she feels a little guilty because my list came to $130 vs her $500 gift.
She also knows that come Jan 1st all stops are pulled and it's engine building time so I don't feel too guilty getting her this.
Also she "got" me a GoPro White that is for me but I was there while it was bought, so I don't count it as a "gift", I have to wait till Chirstmas to play with it....
So, how ya'll deal with this subject?
