So my SOs mom and aunts went to target and babies r us with the intent to buy everything that wasn't…
So my SOs mom and aunts went to target and babies r us with the intent to buy everything that wasn't bought on my registry. I'm super appreciative of that. Not everyone in my family can afford to buy expensive gifts and I totally get/understand that. When I first started planning my shower, my SO said I could have whatever I want, he just didn't want to open gifts in front of everyone. I agreed to that, but I'm having second thoughts. A lot of my family is coming from out of state, some are even coming from Puerto Rico. They're spending their hard earned money, I think the least we can do is open their gifts, smile and thank them. He's concerned about us not liking the gifts or people feeling bad if they bought a small gift compared to another person. I said we will appreciate whatever we get and worse case scenario if we hate a gift or get too much of something, we can always return it and get someone we need. I'm not one to go back on my word, but I had a change a heart and I'm having an impossible time trying to convince him to just do it.
Marilu·
@sarinunez, if he's concerned with their feelings why is it any different to hurt their feelings when you refuse to open their gifts they took the time to choose for your precious baby? Plus, traveling so far and to make them miss out on it??
Sari·
Мама дочки (6 лет), беременна (29 нед.)
I think he just feels weird about it. We're both really personal/guarded people in a sense. I agreed at first, I think it takes too long but I know people expect it. He's being so stubborn. I don't necessarily want to do it, but I think we should you know? Its not a huge sacrifice lol just opening gifts. My family is super pushy and once they see he doesn't want to, they will approach him about it. I just don't want to be emabarrassed doing it all by myself. @morganmommy79
Marilu·
@sarinunez, maybe you could tell the family that instead of using the time to open gifts you'd rather spend it visiting with them. I understand the logic. I hate opening gifts but I just hate being the center of attn. lol
Sari·
Мама дочки (6 лет), беременна (29 нед.)
I feel the same @morganmommy79 I've got to figure something out lol, my shower is tomorrow.
Marilu·
@sarinunez, I'm sure it'll come to u as it happens. Don't worry. It'll all work out. :)