It's my husband's birthday today and I've just realised that his presents are frankly pathetic. I ordered a DVD box set from Amazon.com, which hasn't arrived, so he's stuck with a shirt, a pair of wellies (wellies!), a book and a CD. Could anything be more boring? I was going to say one of the presents was from the children but it's such a poor haul that I don't want to- I'll just get them to do some pictures or something. Arses. I have been managing his expectations but it's still a bit rubbish.
Birthdays are the one time that I really hate not having my own income- it makes it hard to buy generous presents (ie those that cost a lot)- I'd like to have bought him a new laptop but it's pointless when it's all from the joint account and I know he'd rather choose one for himself. So one is left with having to think of fabulous ideas that don't break the bank and sometime inspiration just doesn't come ?