I think many people (including myself) get sooo caught-up with trying to make everything fair during the Christmas Season. Either by number of gifts given, by the monetary value, or both. I get really frustrated with people, especially my parents, because they do way too much for gifts, and have to outdo themselves every year. I often find myself feeling down (like right now) because my family is on such a small budget. We had 500 dollars to spend on everyone this year (our own kids + extended family) and that is it. I think about the kinds of gifts that will be received versus what we are able to give, and I start to feel bad.
But you know what?? It's OK! Christmas isn't ABOUT the gifts. It shouldn't be, anyways. It's about faith, hope, love, charity, family, and the birth of a special baby boy. I personally don't care if I get anything at all, except the memories and time with my family. I very much long for a time where things were simple, gifts were simple and meant something much more than they do now. I don't know how I am going to make that happen within my own family, but gosh darn it...I'm sure going to try! Magic doesn't mean the most expensive gift you can buy
I think your gift was just lovely!
Merry Christmas and God Bless,
MN Mom