My heartrate got up reading the OP, because it was just like many emails or phone calls I received from my AM in the past. She was the one who would send an obscene amount of gifts to the kids at Christmas, trying to make us look bad. The kids will have a great Christmas this year without her spoilage. We have been emphasizing quality vs. quantity as far as "stuff" is concerned, and are spending time together as a family vice plugging in or playing video games solo. I don't even think they will notice a difference this year.