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Should I send her a gift?

(18 Posts)
Nicola7722 Thu 13-Dec-18 09:38:20

My ex mother in law has her birthday soon and was thinking of sending her small gift or flowers (saying it was sent by her grandson) but she is currently going through a bad time with my ex ie her son.

Would you still send gift or flowers to someone who is not really in a 'happy' mode ?

Thanks

MawBroon Thu 13-Dec-18 09:41:34

The perfect time to send flowers, surely?
I am not sure why you are hesitating.

Willow500 Thu 13-Dec-18 09:46:44

I agree - it's a lovely thing to receive if she's going through a bad time.

silverlining48 Thu 13-Dec-18 09:46:47

Yes I would. It will cheer her up.

Teetime Thu 13-Dec-18 09:51:39

Flowers are always acceptable I think but keep it simple with a nice message.

Telly Thu 13-Dec-18 10:13:24

Yes, I would. I have just arranged for Christmas flowers for my ex DiL who is not too good. She loves them, we remain on good terms so why not?

GrannyGravy13 Thu 13-Dec-18 10:24:16

Absolutely send her a small gift.

FlexibleFriend Thu 13-Dec-18 11:41:39

Yes of course, I find it strange you're even questioning it.

Craftycat Thu 13-Dec-18 11:58:42

Yes- just do it. I'm sure it will do her good to know someone is thinking of her.- It would me!

sodapop Thu 13-Dec-18 11:59:49

I agree with everyone else, flowers always lift the spirits so send them flexiblefriend

Feelingmyage55 Thu 13-Dec-18 12:32:10

Yes - and she will always be your son’s grandma.

mumofmadboys Thu 13-Dec-18 12:48:10

An act of kindness, however small, is never wasted!

Kernowflock Thu 13-Dec-18 13:07:32

Yes.....perfect time to send flowers. I would put your name to them as its important she knows how much you are thinking of her.
Don't mention OH or difficulties just something simple like I'm thinking of you.......

Anja Thu 13-Dec-18 13:46:17

I certainly would ??

jenpax Thu 13-Dec-18 14:44:44

I would too! am not really sure what your worry is with this? If she isn’t getting on with her son then it would surely be a comfort for her to know that you and grandson are thinking about her??

Melanieeastanglia Thu 13-Dec-18 16:07:17

Sounds like a good idea to me.

grandtanteJE65 Thu 13-Dec-18 16:49:08

In your place I would send either flowers or a small gift and a simple message wishing her many happy returns of the day and sign it both in your son's and your own name.

Nicola7722 Fri 14-Dec-18 17:20:48

Thanks for all your replies .. just ordered her thw flowers ?