This is the first year I did not have him do any shopping for me. He thinks he did. Usually, he will go out with my sister and choose a few items.

I’m not sure if this was “politically correct” but I bought some stuff, had it wrapped by my sister – she handed it to him to put under the tree.

He was all happy with his gifts for me (and they were what he would have chosen).

I thanked him as I opened them barely holding back tears but I made it thru. He was delighted that I liked them.