The past few SS and Arbitrary days my gifts have been a tad lacking. I am one who subscribes to the school of "Its all about giving more then receiving", so not put much thought into it as I have more fun being the gifter then the giftee.

Usually I get no contact from the gifter and just receive the package (or lack of thereof). This exchange was completely the opposite. My SS was fast to message me and ask for further info after their stalking. I was shocked to see such a proactive SS after the ones from the years past. All of the times I have read other's posts on r/secretsanta and here in the gallery and the longing to somehow have an amazing SS seemed to finally come true.

After a few message back and forth between SS and I, SS informed me I had two packages coming and told me one would arrive before Xmas and one after. As DOGE would say--Much happiness, many enjoyment, so jump up down joy.

Received package #1 the other day while I was out of town. Got home from the business trip earlier today and opened it with my wife and mother in law (who was visiting). SS had asked if there was anything I needed to make our new home feel like home and while I said we had everything but a food processor (wife and I both are foodies and love to cook) and that I planned to pick one up next time I am back in the States, SS went above and beyond and sent us a Phillips blender/grinder/food processor/soy milk maker all in one. Upon seeing it, my mother in law commented on how much she really liked it and wanted one also.

So after having our lunch together, I had to go out shopping while my wife and mother in law stay at home. While shopping, I spent time thinking about where best to put it in the kitchen since Chinese houses have tiny kitchens. I came back to find mother in law and our new gift gone. I was frantic while looking in every place I could think my wife would have put it. Finally after 15 minutes of searching, my wife tells me that mother in law liked it so much that she took it when she left. My wife just admitted she was an accessory to theft.

While devastated as I couldn't wait to break it out and try chopping and blending, I remembered that in Chinese culture, my life now revolves around keeping my mother in law happy. The loss of a great gift has now made someone else happy and for this I am also happy.

Krabbi, thank you again from both my wife and I (and I assume also my mother in law) for the amazing thoughtful gift. We look forward to package #2. Hopefully my family in law won't decide to steal it also.

UPDATE-- Went and bought same model I was gifted. Wife has loved it and used it everyday.

Gift #2 arrived this morning. A book of recipes using a food processor. Very helpful. While I know how to work one, this will surely help the wife figure out why every household needs a food processor. Thanks again SS.