Christmas pressies

Hiya,

If you get this email it's because I love you!! (read on it's not that corny honest!)

I'm not mean. I'm not selfish. I'm just getting by. I can't afford to buy presents for everyone without getting into debt. I can't afford to get into debt. So this year I'm concentrating on the kids. So please don't buy me a pressie, and should you wish to buy the kids something how about something small.

I'd much rather we spent some time together and ate mince pies, played board (bored!) games, go for a walk, cook a meal together, had a good natter, etc etc.

Please don't be offended by my email. I'm just realising how much stress money and Christmas has been making me feel and I'm really not good at coping with this kind of stress. Like everyone else I can't live beyond my means.

So please relax in knowing that you are important to me and I'm glad you're in my life - I just don't believe me getting into debt to buy you a pressie means I somehow love you more! I really look forward to seeing you over Christmas and the New Year.

Much love

Ali