Is this sufficient?

[Kfamr]

I know the holidays aren't about gifts and all, but I really want to know if you all think the gift I got my mother is sufficient enough?

She said that she wanted Curve perfume, but I honestly did not want to just buy her something that I could pop in the store, pay for it, and then be done.

Instead, I spent about an hour looking through books at the store, for two books that I thought she'd enjoy.

I know it's not much, but to me it's a lot more personal than just perfume. One of the books is Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul. I read a few stories before wrapping it and I was in tears.

I also wrote a page or so long note, telling her how much I honestly love her and how great of a person she is, and put it inside the Mother's book.

Now, for you mothers -- would this be better than perfume, or would you rather have the perfume?

I also plan on burning her some CD's, instead of her stealing my CD's all the time.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I think that is a lovely gift. Much more personal than perfume. The added touch of your note to it makes it beyond sufficient, it makes it perfect. She will love it.

[Jods]

I'm not a mother, but I think she would love it much better then perfume. Get your dad to buy that LOL. Once I wrote my mom a note like that with a really crappy poem I wrote all sappy and dumb LOL and she cried when she read it I had put it in a frame and given it to her. Yeah I know I'm good LOL j/j.... I'm sure she will be thrilled. She'll love it Kay.

[Logan]

As mother, I would tell you, honestly, KayAnn, that your gift would mean more to me than 100 bottles of the best perfume. You are experiencing the real meaning of Christmas and gift giving.

[Mandy1]

I think it's a great present.

[flamepony12]

I think that it was very thoughtful of you, Kay! As Logan said, It would mean more than 100 bottles of perfume!!

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I'm not a mom but I think that's a wonderful gift, Kay If I did something like that for my mom, I'm sure she'd love more than 1000 bottles of the best perfume in the world

[catnapper]

I think the books are a marvelous idea! I'd cherish the books much longer than I would any perfume.

[Kfamr]

Thank you guys for the reassurance.

[lizzielou742]

I'm not a mom, but:

I think those are awesome presents. That Chicken Soup book is really good. And the note is a great idea.



P.S. I wouldn't worry about it, but if you still want to do the Curve thing, you could just sneak by the mall and grab a sample vial and put it in her stocking.

[flamepony12]

Originally posted by lizzielou742


P.S. I wouldn't worry about it, but if you still want to do the Curve thing, you could just sneak by the mall and grab a sample vial and put it in her stocking.

That's actually a really good idea!

[KYS]

I think you got her a very nice gift.
Your personal note will mean the world to her.

[slick]

You know what? This year is really tight on money for me and a couple of months ago I was thinking that instead of buying a gift for everyone, I would just write them a letter. In the letter I would say just how much they mean to me. Unfortunately, this never happened. When I wrote out a list of people to write to, it ended up being 40 people!!! So instead, I narrowed it down to 20 people for gifts and the rest cards with a short note.

Kay, your Mother should be proud to have you as a daughter. That book and note will mean more to her than anything.

[Corinna]

Are you sure I can't adopt you. I bet the letter is what she cherishes most. You are a very thoughtful daughter.

[Twisterdog]

MUCH better than perfume. Good girl.