My daughter loved the Christmas present I gave her.

@marguicha (230365)

Chile

December 25, 2012 4:32pm CST

I have told you that I had offered my daughter that my present to her and her family would be to take care of the food on Christmas eve. She was very tired with no help at all, a difficult job (she is a judge) and a young toddler. She gave me the money for the ingredients but I did everything else. It wasn`t easy as there were many people, but I did it with love. At the last minute, my daughter called me tellinmg me that hat MIL and her SIL with her BF were also coming. They do nothing but sit

. So I made more salads. My eldest granddaughter helped me a lot. My daughter was beyond words with all the good things on the table. She said it was the nicest gift I`d ever given her. It`s not true, you know. I could have reminder her of some awesome toys my husband and I gave her many Christmas ago

But I know that past a certain age, we don`t expect a BIG present. The children have the best ones. I did not spend more that $5 in each present for my grandkids, but pampered my daughters.

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@wilsongoddard (7291)

• United States

25 Dec 12

That was a very nice gift that you gave your daughter. While you think of the many toys you gave to her over the years, giving of yourself far outshines such things. It is not generally the material things that stand out to us but, rather, experiences. Special moments shine far more brightly...

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@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

26 Dec 12

Many of the toys they had were made by my husband, so they also were an act of love.

@ARIES1973 (11944)

• Legaspi, Philippines

25 Dec 12

You have just given a priceless gift marguicha and I admire you for that. I agree with your daughter, not those material things are the best gift but the time and effort you had given to her on that special occasion. Happy New Year! More blessings to come!

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@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

26 Dec 12

Thank you, Aries. I was more than paid though. It gave me a sense of belonging that I didn`t have for many years, since Christmas parties stopped being held at my house.

@dorannmwin (36392)

• United States

27 Dec 12

It is great that your daughter really appreciated what you did for her this year. I know that you gave her a lot of great toys when she was younger for Christmas, but I don't think that she is wrong in saying that this is the best Christmas that she has ever had. You see, as a mother I think that there are times that I don't have the time to enjoy the holidays with my children at all and I'm sure that her being able to relax for the holiday was something that was great for her because she will be able to have more memories of her child this Christmas because life wasn't moving so fast for her this year.

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

27 Dec 12

I know, friend. Now she is a mother, and a hard working mother too. So this help meant having a special Christmas.

@namiya (1721)

• Philippines

27 Dec 12

I missed my mother being with us every Christmas for she stays with us then every Christmas until new year. Now her physical condition had made her not fit for travel. What you did to your daughter is a priceless gift for it was done out of love.

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

27 Dec 12

Thank you very much, namiya. And I bet that even if your mother can`t travel, she would enjoy a letter from you telling her how you remember all the time you had her with you and how much you miss her.

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

29 Dec 12

@namiya (1721)

• Philippines

27 Dec 12

we do communicate by phone but verbal communications can't replace physical presence. being a mother too help me understand and appreciate more the value of a mother's love. But I'm hoping that we could visit her by summer next year.

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@jenny1015 (13359)

• Philippines

26 Dec 12

Any daughter would feel so blessed with.a mother like you. I am sure that your children have only good words about you. Merry.Christmas Mama Marguicha!

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@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

26 Dec 12

I know they love me. But mothers and daughters always have this love-hate affair. A couple of weeks ago, my daughter, on one of those intimate conversations that I cherish so much, told me that she hated discovering that she said the same things I did to her own eldest daughter. I explained her not to worry, thatr it was all part of the normal mom-daughter role. It was always different with my husband because he was daddy dear, the man of their lives. I understood that too, because my relation with my own father was always absolute perfect and not so much with my mom.

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

26 Dec 12

I don`t think my daughters feel blessed by having me as a mom. I`m not the mom of the year. I yell, I don`t mind my business as I should, I tend to tell them what they should do even if they are over 40. I`m a well meaning ol` witch, I guess.

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@jenny1015 (13359)

• Philippines

26 Dec 12

I'll bet my kids think of me the same spmetimes, too. But, kids would always love their mother no matter how interferring she gets.

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@mariaperalta (19073)

• Mexico

25 Dec 12

Im glad they were happy. my son was so happy over the stereo I got him. Also my father gave him 250.00 for xmas.. I was also very happy I got a new purse and a computer desk from my brother. Merry xmas my dear...

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

25 Dec 12

I had a lovely Chrsistmas eve and Sofìa, age 2, stayed up until about 12 PM. She was pure bliss with all her toys. I also had my share of presents. I think that the best one was the happiness I saw in my daughter`s eyes when I started placing everything at the table.

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@mariaperalta (19073)

• Mexico

26 Dec 12

Im glad you had a great time, Mine was ok. At least i had alot of customers come in. Many were very surprised I stayed open all night here.

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

27 Dec 12

I hope that next year you will have your Christmas will your family. Although it is wonderful that you did ok, we all know that Christmas is a family holiday. Could you talk with them?

@shaggin (74987)

• United States

25 Dec 12

I'm sure your daughter really appreciated you doing all that cooking so she didnt have to. No one ever asks me what I need or want for Christmas they just buy me whatever is on sale. I really would like an air pump to air up my tires on my van. The tires are so low it probably isnt good to keep driving around on them.

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

26 Dec 12

I suggested her if she wanted that after she told me how tired she was and how her back hurt. She accepted before I ended up the sentence

@dawnald (85137)

• Shingle Springs, California

25 Dec 12

Glad you made somebody else happy. Merry Christmas!

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

26 Dec 12

I made all of them happy as they all liked my meal. But my daughter was the happiest by far as she would have had to make it if I hadn`t volunteered.

@thebeaddoodler (4262)

• Lubbock, Texas

26 Dec 12

Your daughter gave you the best gift she could possibly have given you. . .her appreciation. As for the great toys many years ago, see how much impact they had? LOL not nearly as much as the time and effort you put in for the meal. I'm glad she appreciated your efforts and you had a good Christmas eve.

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

27 Dec 12

I feel that way too. I think that my daughters only remember the gifts we made for them with our own hands. The gifts we bought were quickly forgotten.

@ANTIQUELADY (36440)

• United States

26 Dec 12

U are a very good mom to do that for your daughter. I know she did appreciate u. I'm glad your grandaughter helped u, kudoes to her. merry christmas to u, marg. Get some rest, bet u need it, lol.

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

26 Dec 12

I rested yesterday, Jo. And today I am going to my daughter`s house for lunch and then I`ll bring Vicente to sleep over. I will take care of him on Wednesdays until Thursdays until my daughter has her vacations in February. I will get kid`s movies at the blockbuster.

@savypat (20216)

• United States

26 Dec 12

I'm sure that this Christmas wll be remembered all your daughter's life. It's the gifts that are given with love that mean the most to us. So happy for you that this worked out, I remembered that you were concerned. Happy New Year

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

27 Dec 12

I will remember it in a special way all my life. My daughter told me yesterday that we were having so much fun with each other lately. I loved to hear that

. And last night, while I was fighting with Vicente (one of her sone that I have overnight once a week), she called me and offered to knitt a sweater for me. Now that`s a mayor offering as I`m not petite size

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@cynthiann (18612)

• Jamaica

26 Dec 12

This was a wonderful gift that you gave her and she will always remember it. Although she may ask you to do it again next year! I cooked for my family but my daughter prepared a few dishes that she does so well and my son seasoned a huge piece of roasting pork that I pot roasted for 5 hours - it was so good. He blended all the ingredients and stuffed the pork and it marinated for two days before it was cooked. I also served ham and a big roasted and stuffed chicken as my kids are not fond of turkey. Also served candied sweet potatoes, home made mac and cheese (supposed to be for kids but the adults went crazy over it) grated carrots salad with raisins and orange juice, green beans, salad, and potato salad. I think that this was it. Dessert was Christmas pudding, home made apple pie with cream and ice cream, lemon squares, and wicked cream filled miniature cup cakes.

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

27 Dec 12

You had an awesome Christmas menu, friend! I agree with you that she might ask me to make Christmas diner again next year. But we`ll see about that when the time comes. I wasn`t even sure last year that I would be around this Christmas. But my chemo was wonderful and I feel that I have extra time to do some meaningful things

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@natliegleb (5173)

• India

26 Dec 12

even if its less crucial ,the small and more thrifty gifts like these which are at just 5$ and brings a lot of smile to your daughter face are the best i can ever imagine of and hope she enjoys a lot with toys also

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

27 Dec 12

The $5 gifts were for my grandchildren. My present for my daughter (a 46 year old woman) was to make diner for 16 people.