Guest guest Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Tell that wonderful sweet Lady you thank her for the gift and then let Mikey have it all. Willie Help! Sabotage! argh! Troops UNITE! There is sabotage at my door! I've been so happy that there are no holiday parties to attend, there are no holiday dinners to attend - I thought i was safe, but the enemy has come to my door!! My neighbor just sent over a basket with heavenly (but diet deadly) fillings! There are cookies, hot chocolate wtih marshmallows, peanuts and popcorn! They are calling to me I've taken the bag to my son, I hate to feel ungrateful, but I don't want to blow it either. I've worked way too hard and come too far to give in now. Is that wrong? Can I lie and say thank you it was yummy? or should I be honest and tell her how much I truly appreciate the gift and Mikey is going to enjoy it? Melody Moris, Leader TOPS #Tx1454, Pleasanton http://www.texastops.org email: topsmama@... No matter where we live, no matter who we are, we're all bound by borders....borders that define our lives....some real, some imagined. Many of us are content to live within these borders. Others are forced to. But some of us need to break out, burst through, even if what lies on the other side is both frightening and unknown. EMAIL SUPPORT TEXAS-STYLE!!Visit us on the web: http://www.texastops.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Tell that wonderful sweet Lady you thank her for the gift and then let Mikey have it all. Willie Help! Sabotage! argh! Troops UNITE! There is sabotage at my door! I've been so happy that there are no holiday parties to attend, there are no holiday dinners to attend - I thought i was safe, but the enemy has come to my door!! My neighbor just sent over a basket with heavenly (but diet deadly) fillings! There are cookies, hot chocolate wtih marshmallows, peanuts and popcorn! They are calling to me I've taken the bag to my son, I hate to feel ungrateful, but I don't want to blow it either. I've worked way too hard and come too far to give in now. Is that wrong? Can I lie and say thank you it was yummy? or should I be honest and tell her how much I truly appreciate the gift and Mikey is going to enjoy it? Melody Moris, Leader TOPS #Tx1454, Pleasanton http://www.texastops.org email: topsmama@... No matter where we live, no matter who we are, we're all bound by borders....borders that define our lives....some real, some imagined. Many of us are content to live within these borders. Others are forced to. But some of us need to break out, burst through, even if what lies on the other side is both frightening and unknown. EMAIL SUPPORT TEXAS-STYLE!!Visit us on the web: http://www.texastops.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 LOL! Great idea. My grandmother made me some oatmeal cookies (because my father ate the rest of them before I could have one!) and wanted to make sure I got them. Well....I didn't because my mother and I couldn't connect so I told her to just let him eat them again. She told me to make sure I did get them if she asks. If she asks I will say YES I got them and they were delicious. I did get them (way back when) and they were delicious (way back when)! LOL! I guess sometimes little white lies are okay....especially when losing weight is involved. Help! Sabotage! Allied Supreme Commander, It sounds like you are in the same boat with a lot of other people at this time of year. Not being particulary addicted to sweets myself (isn't that a shock?) I've never understood why cookies, candy, cakes, pies, etc. were so important at Christmas. Good yes, but why do we have so many? Maybe our generation can help people cut back on this emphasis. Ok, back to your question about being nice to your friend without lying. If you've already given them to your son and he has eaten some, ask him if they were good. If he says they are good then you can truthfully tell your friend that her gift was very thoughtful and delicious. You don't need to tell her that you didn't eat any or that you gave them to your son. If she asks specifically which your favorite was, then you are busted and will have to tell the truth! I *AM* presuming that our Allied Supreme Commander was able to resist the enemy! Just think of the rest of your troops out there struggling against the same enemy. Sgt. Commando Grandma/Kathleen > My neighbor just sent over a basket with heavenly (but diet deadly) > fillings! There are cookies, hot chocolate wtih marshmallows, peanuts > and popcorn! They are calling to me I've taken the bag to my son, > I hate to feel ungrateful, but I don't want to blow it either. I've > worked way too hard and come too far to give in now. Is that wrong? > Can I lie and say thank you it was yummy? or should I be honest and > tell her how much I truly appreciate the gift and Mikey is going to > enjoy it? EMAIL SUPPORT TEXAS-STYLE!! Visit us on the web: http://www.texastops.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Melody, Just tell the neighbor thank you for the nice gift and then turn the basket over to Mickey and forget about it. If she happens to ask after Christmas if you'll enjoyed it, just tell her yes. Helon Help! Sabotage! argh! Troops UNITE! There is sabotage at my door! I've been so happy that there are no holiday parties to attend, there are no holiday dinners to attend - I thought i was safe, but the enemy has come to my door!! My neighbor just sent over a basket with heavenly (but diet deadly) fillings! There are cookies, hot chocolate wtih marshmallows, peanuts and popcorn! They are calling to me I've taken the bag to my son, I hate to feel ungrateful, but I don't want to blow it either. I've worked way too hard and come too far to give in now. Is that wrong? Can I lie and say thank you it was yummy? or should I be honest and tell her how much I truly appreciate the gift and Mikey is going to enjoy it? Melody Moris, Leader TOPS #Tx1454, Pleasanton http://www.texastops.org email: topsmama@... No matter where we live, no matter who we are, we're all bound by borders....borders that define our lives....some real, some imagined. Many of us are content to live within these borders. Others are forced to. But some of us need to break out, burst through, even if what lies on the other side is both frightening and unknown. EMAIL SUPPORT TEXAS-STYLE!!Visit us on the web: http://www.texastops.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Melody, Just tell the neighbor thank you for the nice gift and then turn the basket over to Mickey and forget about it. If she happens to ask after Christmas if you'll enjoyed it, just tell her yes. Helon Help! Sabotage! argh! Troops UNITE! There is sabotage at my door! I've been so happy that there are no holiday parties to attend, there are no holiday dinners to attend - I thought i was safe, but the enemy has come to my door!! My neighbor just sent over a basket with heavenly (but diet deadly) fillings! There are cookies, hot chocolate wtih marshmallows, peanuts and popcorn! They are calling to me I've taken the bag to my son, I hate to feel ungrateful, but I don't want to blow it either. I've worked way too hard and come too far to give in now. Is that wrong? Can I lie and say thank you it was yummy? or should I be honest and tell her how much I truly appreciate the gift and Mikey is going to enjoy it? Melody Moris, Leader TOPS #Tx1454, Pleasanton http://www.texastops.org email: topsmama@... No matter where we live, no matter who we are, we're all bound by borders....borders that define our lives....some real, some imagined. Many of us are content to live within these borders. Others are forced to. But some of us need to break out, burst through, even if what lies on the other side is both frightening and unknown. EMAIL SUPPORT TEXAS-STYLE!!Visit us on the web: http://www.texastops.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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