Glad to hear Christmas turned out a nice day and everyone enjoyed themselves.
I agree with everyone else, take the offer of new appliances and this is a stove we are talking about for h, not a toy that he would actually get excited about so I would not worry with it making his pad a nicer place to be, its just a practical item he requires. Sounds like he will find something/anything to moan about, he wants your sympathy and attention .....you have to decide whether you give it or not.
