with r’s side of the family, my future mother-in-law (who is a big fan of christmas) did fill-up stockings for everyone. again, we had talked about getting his parents something small, but never got around to it.
r and i decided a while ago not to exchange gifts either. there is nothing that either of us really want or really need, so trying to find “the perfect gift” for each other would have been more stress then it was worth.
a part of me does feel bad for not giving any gifts this year, but i really do not have the money right now or any idea of what any one would 