To continue on my own vent, I hate when you see distant relatives for the holidays, and you both get each other gifts that neither particularly wants. It's like what was the point of that, to keep mediocre gift companies in business?
Last GE I received a bed for Thor, which actually I didn't ask for. It would never have occurred to me to buy something like that for him. Naturally, it is now his favorite place to sleep, and he also uses it to get himself on the couch. It was great to get something he loves so much that I never would have figured out on my own.
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ETA: Don't be sad,
Wabbit! You know we're going to have a great time.
