Christmas candy in an Easter basket...

[hucifer]

...is what you get when you have cheap in-laws. A 3-pound bag of Christmas M&Ms. Because it was on sale.

My son doesn't know the difference, but really? I mean...really?

 

[formill]

Would not bother me one little bit. Any gift from anyone is always appreciated.

 

[XTinabell]

It all tastes the same in the hatch. At least they didn't give those tiny santa chocolates in the foil, that might have been a little trickier to explain.

 

[luvmy3]

Maybe if you told your inlaws how unappreciative you are for their gift you won't have to worry about how cheap they are in the future

 

[Cornhusk]

3 pounds is actually a buttload of candy though, regardless of the season. I would understand though, if the chocolate was stale

P.S. Could be worse. One time my in-laws gave their other son's children a whole decked out basket with not only chocolate, the other goodies and stuffed anumals but movies, my kids got a Cadbury egg from the bag that I gave the in-laws three days beforehand.

 

[dogluva]

My in-laws don't even call my kids or send a card. Be happy they think of your son at all. Sheesh.

 

[4nana]

Personally not something I'd do, we're blessed with 13 grands we enjoy giving to each holiday and BD. I don’t know your in law’s financial situation, perhaps like many GP's they’re on a tight budget . However, in the grand scheme of life, I believe it's best to roll with the punches . The important lesson is to realize GP's love and have their sweet grands best interest at heart.

 

[mumom95]

...is what you get when you have cheap in-laws. A 3-pound bag of Christmas M&Ms. Because it was on sale.

My son doesn't know the difference, but really? I mean...really?

I don't know how old your son is, but the pictures in your sig make me think he's still pretty young. Why in the world you in-laws would think giving 3 pounds of chocolate to a toddler is a good idea is way beyond me. Even if it was on sale it still probably cost a few dollars. I would think for a child that age, spend the few dollars on one or two little Easter items would be so much more appropriate.

But it isn't something I'd get too worked up over (and I doubt you are). Maybe they meant well or maybe they just did the easiest, cheapest thing they could do so they could say "look, we did something" without actually putting any effort into it, who knows. But as long as your child isn't hurt then I would let it go.

 

[Toad_Passenger]

I don't know, I don't think you should ever complain about a "gift." As someone hinted at earlier, maybe if you express your displeasure you won't have to worry about getting that gift again...or any gift for that matter.

 

[kawing123]

Watch a documentary and you will see exactly how long this candy is made before and how closes together the date is. The colored wrappings for holidays are a marketing ploy. For some it is essential for others the wrapper colors or holiday variety do not.

 

[HelenePA]

You can send them to me! I'll eat it... I dont care what color they are

 

[Ceila]

I'll say it. I totally agree with the OP. I think it's tacky and cheap. I would never say anything to them, and I'm sure the OP didn't either, but it wouldn't stop me from having my (silent) opinion, either.

 

[happygirl]

Not a big deal. What has happend to it's the thought that counts? No wonder some kids feel so entitled today.

 

[Kim&Chris]

I'll say it. I totally agree with the OP. I think it's tacky and cheap. I would never say anything to them, and I'm sure the OP didn't either, but it wouldn't stop me from having my (silent) opinion, either.

I agree. I mean, gosh, Christmas was more than 3 months ago. Definitely tacky.

 

[hucifer]

I knew after I posted that I would get the "you should be grateful" comments.

Of COURSE it's nice that they gave him an Easter basekt. But if they stopped buying stuff, I would be very happy with that. They can show their love in non-materialistic ways and it would mean a lot more.

I don't know how old your son is, but the pictures in your sig make me think he's still pretty young. Why in the world you in-laws would think giving 3 pounds of chocolate to a toddler is a good idea is way beyond me. Even if it was on sale it still probably cost a few dollars. I would think for a child that age, spend the few dollars on one or two little Easter items would be so much more appropriate.

Yep, he's turning three and doesn't care a lick. (My teenage nieces received Christmas candy, too.) The 3-pound bag will find its way to my office instead of inside of his tummy.

 

[mumom95]

Not a big deal. What has happend to it's the thought that counts? No wonder some kids feel so entitled today.

What thought went into it. Who in the world would think giving a three year old a 3 pound bag of chocolate is a good idea.

The whole "it's the thought that counts" is only an excuse lazy people like to give to make themselves feel better when they don't actually put any thought into a gift.

If the gift was an age appropriate gift and ended up being something that the child didn't like, but the grandparents didn't know, then yeah, you could argue it's the thought that counts.

When someone gives a gift but doesn't put any actual thought into the gift, they aren't giving it for the benefit of the other person, they are giving it so they can say "see, I gave something".

 

[MichelleVW]

Not a big deal in the grand scheme of life.

 

[happygirl]

What thought went into it. Who in the world would think giving a three year old a 3 pound bag of chocolate is a good idea.

The whole "it's the thought that counts" is only an excuse lazy people like to give to make themselves feel better when they don't actually put any thought into a gift.

If the gift was an age appropriate gift and ended up being something that the child didn't like, but the grandparents didn't know, then yeah, you could argue it's the thought that counts.

When someone gives a gift but doesn't put any actual thought into the gift, they aren't giving it for the benefit of the other person, they are giving it so they can say "see, I gave something".

That is your opinion.

 

[shannonh]

...is what you get when you have cheap in-laws. A 3-pound bag of Christmas M&Ms. Because it was on sale.

My son doesn't know the difference, but really? I mean...really?

I hear ya.

 

[luvmy3]

What thought went into it. Who in the world would think giving a three year old a 3 pound bag of chocolate is a good idea.

The whole "it's the thought that counts" is only an excuse lazy people like to give to make themselves feel better when they don't actually put any thought into a gift.

If the gift was an age appropriate gift and ended up being something that the child didn't like, but the grandparents didn't know, then yeah, you could argue it's the thought that counts.

When someone gives a gift but doesn't put any actual thought into the gift, they aren't giving it for the benefit of the other person, they are giving it so they can say "see, I gave something".

Umm, the thought comes when someone thinks of you and gives you a gift. Those grandparents could have easily not given him a thing, and then I'm sure someone would complain about how unthoughtful they were instead of how cheap they were. Granted a 3 year old doesn't need a bag of M&M's but that wasn't the problem, the problem was that that 3lb bag wasn't filled with pastel colored candy and have a bunny on the package, so the OP though she'd comment on just how cheap her IL's are, not that they gave her child candy, talk about shallow and petty. I totally agree with the pp, no wonder the next few generations are growing up with an entitlement mentality