Quote: I suppose that the biggest thing for me is that we are still living together, we will spend Christmas together, and the kids know that we've always done a lot for Christmas. Especially S7, he knows what's going on and is having trouble dealing. I guess I'm concerned that not getting anything sends a bigger negative message than getting something would.
That's a horse wrapped in different paper. I don't want to seem flip (entirely) but a couple thoughts come to mind.
How bout a set of luggage.
Since you'll be doing christmas together I can sympathize with the situation of putting up a good front for the younger set. Maybe towels and bedsheets, clock radio, - I'm thinking about things she'll need if she splits (but I'll have to read up on your old posts to see if it's going that way).
Blankets, throws for when child visits her.
cooking utensils
a sweater.
a medical bracelet with your name, phone, address.
I agree that there ought to be something. Replace something that is still functioning but not ideal - vacuum, tv, microwave.
