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[leefamily23]

My son (he'll be 15 in a few weeks) has been really great this season. Money was a little tighter-- though he's still gonna have a nice Christmas. The thing is we usually go WAAAAYYYYY over board. Anyhow, we explained to him we were cutting back a lot due to a financial crunch this year. As it was my husband and I are only filling each other's stocking's rather than exchanging gifts to save money. The other day my son told me- he wanted me to take back a few of his gifts so my husband and I could have some money to buy each other some things with. He told me he'd rather we each have 3-4 gifts. Than him have a bunch- and us none. I cried, that was so sweet. Anyhow- I of course didn't do that. We got a considerable check yesterday we've been waiting on for nearly a year. So, while most of it is earmarked for something else- we did splurge and buy him Rockband. He had expressed an interest in it- but didn't press the issue knowing- money was tight. So, he'll be shocked and I'm so excited.

[guilliam]

That is sooo sweet of your son! It brought tears to my eyes reading it because all I can think of is my spoiled ds17 telling us that he had better get an ipod touch for Christmas! While ds5 just wants a surprise, he'll be happy with anything.

[Xfeg]

thats so great and whats even better is that it is a family game. you guys can all enjoy it together.

[lisamag]

aww thats so sweet. you should be very proud to know you raised a son who's not selfish. a rare thing at that age. lol

[laffnatu]

awww.. that's sweet of him. It's nice to see kids who appreciate what they receive for Christmas.

[dmmiller]

Thats awesome that your Son asked you to return some of his gifts.
How unselfish. You clearly raised him right and you should definately
be proud.

[christib327]

Wow! What a proud mom moment!! That was so great of your son.

[tntsmomie]

You guys get a gold star in my book! You and DH for raising such a considerate young man, and your DS for being so kind and thoughtful! I hope your family has a wonderful holiday!

[nick_jenni_jocelyn]

thats great of your son! seeing kids being unselfish at that age is rare... glad to hear they are still around! merry christmas to your family!

[mcapel4444]

Awww! What a good man you are raising! And it is so much more fun to give them something that will totally surprise them.

[Scanner420]

You got a great kid!!! Hope you all have a great Holiday!

[miller205]

LeeFamily - I am so glad your check finally came. Knowing you have raised a son who is not selfish in this era is the best gift of all!!

[jarerice]

very very sweet!

[DramaQueenLucy]

aawww...what a sweet child!

[First Lady]

That is too sweet! I do hope though you have bought a couple small things for yourself and DH. It seems your son might be upset that he got all this...and the extra big gift and you two still got nothing to open.

[dreamer11]

Thats awesome! I bet he will be so happy. I agree with the PP buy one or 2 small thing so he doesnt feel guilty!

[tokanm]

You guys should be very proud of that boy. Obviously you raised him well. Merry Christmas

[Kayakmom]

So, while most of it is earmarked for something else- we did splurge and buy him Rockband. He had expressed an interest in it- but didn't press the issue knowing- money was tight. So, he'll be shocked and I'm so excited.

He is going to LOVE it! That's what my hubby and I got. We opened it on Friday night and we've been having a blast!!!!

[CG480]

You know it sounds like you have raised a wonderful young man. Congrats

[magickallight]

What an AWESOME son you have! YOU are trully blessed! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[teebee]

aahhh!!!! so sweet

[siczlo]

That's good parenting! Pat yourself on the back!