Stone Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 My baby is shower is the 1st week of June, and my b/f mom will be out of state for the shower, so before she left she let me pick out baby furniture and furnished the baby's entire room. She spent like 2K on furniture, PLUS bought my son furniture and a bunch of new stuff so he wouldn't feel left out and it isn't even her grandson. Granted my b/f faimly is COMPLETELY LOADED, I wanted to do something really nice to say Thank you but in this situation I really don't know what is approiprate, I do want to give more than a card but I can't think of anything. Any suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites
Treasa Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Holy cripes! Loaded or not, that was very thoughtful of her to get something for your son. Money doesn't buy class, which is something this woman has. I would suggest, along with having her over for dinner, writing her a beautiful letter and having flowers delivered to her. Link to post Share on other sites
Illusion24 Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 You are giving them a grandson...! That's a gift on it's own, but maybe a nice Wine Basket with nice things inside is simple and elegant, not to out their...But let me tell others would kill to have a mother-in-law like that...Thank God everyday you're very lucky..Good Luck with your new family Link to post Share on other sites
laRubiaBonita Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by NeverSayNever You are giving them a grandson...! Excatly NSN!!! Stone~ do not fret too much about it. a card is enough for now and one from your son too, and of course saying thank you's. But, knowing this lady she will have some say later on, post birth, and use this gift as her foot hold. But, hopefully not, and it was genuine. But with any of your thank yous, you are having a baby and going to be extremely tired, busy and probably short on cash.....so if any one expects more than a card, at this point, tell them the scram! Link to post Share on other sites
blind_otter Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by NeverSayNever You are giving them a grandson...! That's a gift on it's own, but maybe a nice Wine Basket with nice things inside is simple and elegant, not to out their...But let me tell others would kill to have a mother-in-law like that...Thank God everyday you're very lucky..Good Luck with your new family Grand-daughter, you mean. (Stone already has a son....her unborn baby is a girl, last I heard) Link to post Share on other sites
Illusion24 Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by blind_otter Grand-daughter, you mean. (Stone already has a son....her unborn baby is a girl, last I heard) OOPS...Ok Grand-daughter...Should have asked first uh?? Link to post Share on other sites
tiki Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 You are giving her son (the goob) a chance at a decent life with YOU....that's enough! Link to post Share on other sites
blind_otter Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by tiki You are giving her son (the goob) a chance at a decent life with YOU....that's enough! word. ya stone. My due date would have been June 14 so I am slightly bummed lately. Link to post Share on other sites
quankanne Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 do want to give more than a card but I can't think of anything. Any suggestions? sounds horribly Catholic, but one of my favorite things to do is buy a cross or crucifix as a thank you for someone, then ask one of the priests or deacons to bless it for the recipient. I think people are touched when they realize that you've asked God to bless them, then give them a visible reminder of that. other nice ideas? a home-cooked dinner or lunch at a girl/frou-frou restaurant/bistro (if you two get along); possibly starting a "grandma" album of the kids for her -- though this may take a little time to put together. I don't think grannies can ever have enough pictures of their "babies"! when is your due date? And have you narrowed down the name list any, or are you still shooting for Sophia? love that name My due date would have been June 14 so I am slightly bummed lately am sorry to realize that otter, especially on top of other recent events. you'll be in my thoughts Link to post Share on other sites
CurlyIam Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Sophia, after all! Last I've heard from you it was Ally. Told ya if I ever have a daughter, her name will CERTAINLY be Sophie. 14 of June... woow, that's so close, I'm so happy for you, Heather. Mine is on the 10, and I didn't turn up that bad ! As for granny? I say you two start a scrap book together, put there all things that remind you of waiting this child together . Get her involved in something... or sent her a framed photocopy of your ecogram with the card. Love, Curly Link to post Share on other sites
Bubbles Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 I say go with the bottle of Wine/Champagne and a nice basket of crackers and cheese.......something for them to open and use to celebrate their new Grand Daughter when she arrives. Put a helium balloon with the basket that says "It's a Girl" Or how 'bout buying a special cushion for GrandMa's rocking chair and have it monogramed with something personal? bubbles Link to post Share on other sites
blind_otter Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Originally posted by CurlyIam Sophia, after all! Last I've heard from you it was Ally. Told ya if I ever have a daughter, her name will CERTAINLY be Sophie. 14 of June... woow, that's so close, I'm so happy for you, Heather. Mine is on the 10, and I didn't turn up that bad ! As for granny? I say you two start a scrap book together, put there all things that remind you of waiting this child together . Get her involved in something... or sent her a framed photocopy of your ecogram with the card. Love, Curly Curly, Stone's due date isn't June 14. That was mine - for the baby I lost. We were preggo buddies during the first trimester. Link to post Share on other sites
CurlyIam Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 OMG, I'm such an IDIOT!!!! Please forgive me, Otter... geesh, some hard times are ahead of you... stay strong, ok? I'm really sorry! Really really sorry. I'm the queen of blunders today :cry:! Link to post Share on other sites
Author Stone Posted May 18, 2005 Author Share Posted May 18, 2005 My due date is July 15th and it is a Girl I can't get my b/f to agree to Sophia so it's Allyson Joeleen but I am going to call her Ally or Ally Joe Link to post Share on other sites
Illusion24 Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Thats a nice name... Link to post Share on other sites
blind_otter Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Did you get all girly on the baby furniture?? Link to post Share on other sites
Author Stone Posted May 18, 2005 Author Share Posted May 18, 2005 No just Matte White but I am doing her room in faries and butterflies. it's cool not to baby like Link to post Share on other sites
blind_otter Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 That's awesome, then it can transition to her "big girl" room when she is older without much effort. Link to post Share on other sites
Debster Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 What about sending her a nice thank you card and include a picture your son coloured for her. Then, when the baby arrives, make sure to get doubles of the pictures and create a nice 'grandma brag book' of photos. Link to post Share on other sites
Pocky Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Originally posted by Stone Ally Joe Is that Sloppy Joe's sister? Link to post Share on other sites
Author Stone Posted May 19, 2005 Author Share Posted May 19, 2005 LMAO haha It's just a nick name Link to post Share on other sites
quankanne Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 haha It's just a nick name at least it's better than "mo-bobba," my redneck husband's idea of a nickname for a girl named Modesta Roberta! As if I'd give my kid the name Modesta! That'd be a hard one to live down, even though it'd be a family name ... ally jo is sweet, sorta double-southern sounding. it definitely beats "rugrat!" Link to post Share on other sites
Author Stone Posted May 19, 2005 Author Share Posted May 19, 2005 I'm a southern like chic.. Plus my b/f hates Ally Joe as a nick name so I must call her that He said he is going to call her AJ. We all have nick names. I call my son Nosy. because his name is Noah Z Link to post Share on other sites
RecordProducer Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Originally posted by NeverSayNever You are giving them a grandson...! Absolutely true! Moreover if you try to give her something in return, it will seem like you want to "get even", you know what I mean? Like you don't want to owe her anything. People who give like to be glorified as givers. Return the favor when she needs you to, when she asks something from you, when she is sick or unhappy. She needs your appreciation, not your favors or gifts in order to get rid of the "obligation." Link to post Share on other sites
friend182 Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 I think a very nice and thoughtful thank you card is adequate. It seems this woman truly wanted to give you a gift and seeing your excitement and how much you enjoy it will bring her happiness. Thanking her in person is the only other thing I would do (however, I am sure that you have already done that.) Link to post Share on other sites
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