Club SAHM

[KSmom8]

Your DHs are indeed rare diamonds! :rahrah:


I don't remember seeing any daddies attending PTMs alone in my DS1's schools ( from preschool to P6). There would be some dads and mums attending together but it mostly the mums who handle PTMs alone.

I have attended all the PTMs alone, even when I was pregnant. Will always have to arrange for my parents to babysit DS2. I think it's better if I attend the PTMs, cos I have more questions, retain and remember more ( ahem ) and handle all the kids' academic stuff at home.

[sleepy]

vinegar, the answer


No la, he doesn’t buy gifts often. Rarely in fact.
He said he can’t figure out what I like and dare not buy the ‘wrong’ gifts.

So whenever he thinks his hunch is right, he will buy multiple at a one go.

[phankao]

KSmom8:

Your DHs are indeed rare diamonds! :rahrah:


I don't remember seeing any daddies attending PTMs alone in my DS1's schools ( from preschool to P6). There would be some dads and mums attending together but it mostly the mums who handle PTMs alone.

I have attended all the PTMs alone, even when I was pregnant. Will always have to arrange for my parents to babysit DS2. I think it's better if I attend the PTMs, cos I have more questions, retain and remember more ( ahem ) and handle all the kids' academic stuff at home.

Secondary school & JC = also my dh attend. Better he knows what's going on with the kids in school. I'm around the kids most of the day, so not so bad. And I'm the one who keeps in touch with the teachers via email etc.

[TheAnswer]

sleepy:

vinegar, the answer


No la, he doesn't buy gifts often. Rarely in fact.
He said he can't figure out what I like and dare not buy the 'wrong' gifts.

So whenever he thinks his hunch is right, he will buy multiple at a one go.

My DH usually buys me IT gadgets like iPad, iPhone etc. Even Valentine's day also no gift. Just plenty of hugs, kisses and a nice treat in the restaurant. If I'm waiting for him to buy me bags, shoes or clothes, sorry wont happen :rant:

[phankao]

TheAnswer:

sleepy:

vinegar, the answer


No la, he doesn't buy gifts often. Rarely in fact.
He said he can't figure out what I like and dare not buy the 'wrong' gifts.

So whenever he thinks his hunch is right, he will buy multiple at a one go.

My DH usually buys me IT gadgets like iPad, iPhone etc. Even Valentine's day also no gift. Just plenty of hugs, kisses and a nice treat in the restaurant. If I'm waiting for him to buy me bags, shoes or clothes, sorry wont happen :rant:

Gifts? What's that? haha. But then I don't buy gifts either, unless inspiration hits me.

[janet88]

I am not a flowers/jewelry/make-up type of wife…all those romantic stuff is not my cup of tea, thank goodness. Anyway, if I expect hubby to whisk me to some giddy French restaurant, I would be very disappointed. My hubby’s gifts have always been related to his interests - IT. So I receive iPhone or iPad…either with pink or red protective covers. Valentine’s day gift this year is samsung tablet (la fleur).

[vinegar]

TheAnswer:

sleepy:

vinegar, the answer


No la, he doesn't buy gifts often. Rarely in fact.
He said he can't figure out what I like and dare not buy the 'wrong' gifts.

So whenever he thinks his hunch is right, he will buy multiple at a one go.

My DH usually buys me IT gadgets like iPad, iPhone etc. Even Valentine's day also no gift. Just plenty of hugs, kisses and a nice treat in the restaurant. If I'm waiting for him to buy me bags, shoes or clothes, sorry wont happen :rant:

my DH nvr buy IT gadget.no hugs/kisses/treat in restaurant.He doesn't wanna sacrifice his leaves for me le.All his leaves reserve for his parents.

[BeContented]

I’m more curious about all these gift-buying/exchanging.

Is it a 1-way traffic or 2-way?

For those who receives…do you also buy back?
For those who dun, do you give?

[KSmom8]

I’m actually the flowers and jewelry type of wife. I get them myself but DH pays. Flowers from the wholesaler … Very much cheaper lah. For jewelry, I used to agree a budget with DH … Not expensive piece and only one piece in a year. For birthday, anniversary, VDay etc rolled into one. Stopped this jewelry thing many many years ago, but I still get myeslf flowers every now and then, depending on mood. And of course, I still wear the bling.


For many years, we stopped giving each other gifts. I think as we grow older, we get more particular, so it gets difficult to get stuff for DH. If DH needs new clothing, I’m his personal shopper, running from changing room to store, changing size and style. He takes very long to decide. And because I’m with him, he pays.

DH does not get gifts for me too. I used to run back to the store to change. So I think he’s given up. But he does not question when he pays the credit card bill, when I buy stuff for myself, usually once in long long time. I don’t get branded stuff though, don’t see the need, as long as good quality and i like design, ok for me. I think I’m getting more low maintenance with age…Haha. Big ticket item, like mobile phone, etc will discuss with him before purchase. But then, this is very rare, my mobile has been with me for maybe more than 4 years. Still good working condition and serves its purpose, so no need to upgrade.

[janet88]

KSmom8:

If DH needs new clothing, I'm his personal shopper, running from changing room to store, changing size and style. He takes very long to decide. And because I'm with him, he pays.

The one time he bought me flowers was just before we got married...we were at wholesalers shop...saw the bunch of pink tulips. After that, I told myself, flowers are not practical.

Hubby takes just minutes to decide on buying iPad or iPhone...but ages to decide on clothes. I have to go shopping for him to get his clothes as he never step into gents dept. It works out fine bcos i have excuse to go shopping instead of aimless walking