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I married the firstborn in a huge family. My wife is often the de facto parent. The uncelebrated head of a chaotic chain of command.<\/p>\n

Always, she’s either an emissary of good tidings or a benevolent, tireless mediator when conflicts arise between her siblings and their folks.<\/p>\n

Firstborns deserve an automatic spot in heaven.<\/p>\n

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Beginning of December, she received a text message from her father. The old man rarely texts – or calls. He’d often delegate such minor roles to my mother-in-law.<\/p>\n

If he did, chineke<\/em> – the mountain has shifted. Or, about to shift.<\/p>\n

“Hello Mama. I hope the city is kind to you all. Kindly tell everyone not to bring us any Christmas gifts this year. Kujeni tu tupige sherehe mama.<\/em>”<\/p>\n

‘Everyone’ meant my wife’s six siblings, and their children. Tradition over the years meant a family get-together over Christmas season.<\/p>\n

Like clockwork, we’d descend on the village laden with gifts and rental cars. A desperate attempt at redemption for missing out for most of the year.<\/p>\n

I recalled random conversations with my father-in-law. After every trip, old man’s remarks branded it all as ‘unnecessary’.<\/p>\n

At the time, I thought it was a modest reference to a stable retirement. I was wrong.<\/p>\n

The text was a cryptic message. They loved gifts, sure – but, not the kind we brought!<\/p>\n

Like, of what need are decorative things? They no longer needed, or had space to display fancy, Chinese crockery!<\/p>\n

A dozen grandkids would bring food. Boxes of roast ham, goat ribs and even pizza! Poor parents would be tired of meat and processed foods in a few days.<\/p>\n

Crates of fruit arrived once. Mzee held an orange with a grocer sticker on it, and said:<\/p>\n

“If this wasn’t so perfectly colored orange, I’d swear it came from our shamba”.<\/em><\/p>\n

We had laughed it off as a joke, and missed the message. They had an orchard, for crying out loud!<\/p>\n

A granddaughter would bring Grandma bouquets of flowers. They made her sneeze, so she’d lock them up in a spare bedroom till they died so she could throw them out.<\/p>\n

We need to do different gifting this year.<\/p>\n

While elderly parents can be picky, get something they like, or actually need. A thoughtful gift need not be large, or expensive.<\/p>\n

I have some suggestions.<\/p>\n

Perhaps, pay off one of their bills for a few months in advance. That’s great. It spares a bit of their own money to spoil themselves.<\/p>\n

Or, why not take them shopping? That’s a treat – have mum pick groceries and pay it off. Or, treat your father to a jersey of his favorite football team.<\/p>\n

Do they like a drink on their patio to watch the sun set? Get a bottle of something premium.<\/p>\n

I logged online and paid an annual subscription for my father-in-law’s favorite magazines, and daily newspapers.<\/p>\n

The old man’s favorite hobby is filling cryptic crosswords – I bought a 365-page puzzle booklet. A crossword puzzle a day, year round. I paid it all easily, with my Co-op Bank ATM card.<\/p>\n

I saw once saw mother-in-law knit, by the fireplace. I asked my wife if we could buy her some knitting thread.<\/p>\n

No, she says. She lost interest in that hobby.<\/p>\n

“All she does is nag my dad, all day on Dolby Surround……”<\/em><\/p>\n

I burst out laughing.<\/p>\n

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As you prepare to travel upcountry and other places for the festivities, there’s no need to carry cash around. That’s risky, and you’ll be more likely to spend on unnecessary stuff.<\/p>\n

A Co-op Bank ATM Card or payment via MCo-op Cash App gives access to fast and secure payments at no extra cost.<\/a><\/p>\n

Anything from fuel to travel and accommodation bookings or grocery shopping treats – anything is possible.<\/p>\n

Merry Christmas. Bring thoughtful gifts!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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