NH&FR: Sad Panda

[runblondie26]

In the grand scheme of things this is silly and a total FWP, but I have to get it out.

I'm sure some of the moms here remember the American Girls doll deal a few months ago. Marie-Grace has been hanging out in my closet since then.

DD has been asking for an AG doll for months now, and I've been so excited to give it to her for her birthday in a couple weeks.

Well, wouldn't you know my inlaws gave her the same doll today. She's been clinging to it all night talking about how much she loves it and how great grandma and grandpa are for getting it.

Mainly, I'm pissed off at DH for once again not communicating with parents. Normally they consult him before buying gifts. He knew this was a special thing I wanted to share with DD.

:::wilted:::

[kams]

Ah man! I'm sorry I totally get you.

This sounds like a mirror of our family snafus, too. Sometimes I wish I could just jump into his email account and take care of business.

[runblondie26]

Jan 26, 2014 23:16:05 GMT -5 kams said:

Ah man! I'm sorry I totally get you.

This sounds like a mirror of our family snafus, too. Sometimes I wish I could just jump into his email account and take care of business.

Oh, those men. Glad I'm not alone here

He's all "Um, sorry I forgot. Can't you just get her another doll?"

No, that's not the point.

[taratru]

Ugh. That sucks.

What deal was this, though? I didn't think they ever had sales.

[thom]

Sad panda is right. I feel crushed for you. I got an American Girl doll way back in the day (Kirsten Larson - do they still make those historical ones??) from my Mom so I totally get the mother-daughter connection. Maybe you could go through the catalog / website & pick out some special clothes or things for the doll together? I know it's not the same though.

[runblondie26]

Jan 26, 2014 23:26:21 GMT -5 thom said:

Sad panda is right. I feel crushed for you. I got an American Girl doll way back in the day (Kirsten Larson - do they still make those historical ones??) from my Mom so I totally get the mother-daughter connection. Maybe you could go through the catalog / website & pick out some special clothes or things for the doll together? I know it's not the same though.

Yeah, that's probably what we'll do.

DD was playing with my old Samantha AG doll when we were at my parent's house this week. I was also planning to give her that one a little later on. At least I still have that.

I feel like I'm always the bad guy who says no to everything. This was my chance.

Thunder. Stolen.

[thom]

It will be special to give her your Samantha doll. I get it though. Thunder stolen indeed & there really isn't any way to reverse it. I'm sorry. { At least we've got GBCN to share these things. }

[hannahb]

That sucks. I'd be pretty pissed too.

[water*drop]

Oh, that sucks! I'm sorry. I would be so sad.

[gt7301b]

Aw, I'm sorry. We don't have kids yet, but I'm sure stuff like this will happen when we have kids.   Guys can be so slow sometimes.

[cinco]

Boo We had a similar situation around Christmas with MIL buying DD1 the present I already bought her from Santa. I personally had told her we were buying it, so I was a little more than slightly annoyed. THe good news is you can totally make out if you sell it on ebay. I considered it (we bought Cecile and Marie Grace on the deal), but gave them to the girls instead.

[shauni27]

oh my god, I am sad and angry for you! Like this happened to me! I would be SO PISSED and also just so sad that I wasn't the one who got the credit for doing something awesome for my daughter, even though, you know, i DID do it! (or in this case you--I just keep thinking this happened to me, I am so upset for you!)

[enfuego23]

I would be crushed:( and ticked at DH for not communicating. I feel for you:(

[Deleted]

I am sad for you. What a disappointment.

[shelbyann]

I'm sorry. I'd be upset too.

[adcobe]

I'm sorry! I'm upset for you!

[CallingAllAngels]

Jan 26, 2014 23:47:14 GMT -5 runblondie26 said:

I feel like I'm always the bad guy who says no to everything. This was my chance.

Thunder. Stolen.

This really resonated with me.  I am sorry that this happened. 

[noisemaker2]

I'm so sorry. I would be upset, too!

[Brit]

That totally sucks. I would be bummed out too.

[jillybean222]

Aww, bummer, that stinks!!!  
My ILs are always (inadvertently) stealing my thunder like that so I know how it feels.  
You can always get some cool new outfits to regain you super-awesome mom status!!!

[breezy8407]

I would be upset, too.

I feel like the bad guy all the time already.

[breezy8407]

Do you have an AG store near you? I know a lot people make a day out of it around here and go have tea and buy clothes, accessories, etc at the store.

[jamalynn]

Ugh, I would be crushed too. I totally feel for you. I feel like I am the one always saying no too, so it's nice when I get to do something fun for them. The grandparents go way over the top for Christmas and it looks like Santa is a scrooge.

[runblondie26]

Jan 28, 2014 12:15:42 GMT -5 @kirkette said:

(wilted) 
I was bummed that ILs bought Kirklette Bitty Baby. So, her AG Doll is sitting in my closet.
Can you sell your doll, and use the profits to buy a different AG doll ( maybe one that looks like her, or another historical one).
  

At least the Bitty Baby is a slightly different category of doll, but I'm annoyed for you too.

Yeah, that sucker is definitely going on eBay now. Still undecided what I'll get her in it's place.

[clseale]

Why do people not ask before they do these things?! I don't even have kids, and I know better. Whenever I think to get my nieces a fun thing they've been wanting, I always ask my sister & bil first. I don't want to step on toes & steal a special moment. I know it's not malicious (at least I'm not getting the impression that your in-laws are typically a problem), but it still doesn't suck any less. I'm sorry.

[runblondie26]

Jan 28, 2014 12:55:59 GMT -5 clseale said:

Why do people not ask before they do these things?! I don't even have kids, and I know better. Whenever I think to get my nieces a fun thing they've been wanting, I always ask my sister & bil first. I don't want to step on toes & steal a special moment. I know it's not malicious (at least I'm not getting the impression that your in-laws are typically a problem), but it still doesn't suck any less. I'm sorry.

Good form on your part

My poor child is being showered with over-priced dolls, lol. I know that part is ridiculous, but I'm glad people understand the special moment thing.