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I love surprises, but last week, I found one that made me question how decent my guy really was. While cleaning out the closet—because who doesn’t love diving into that mess—I found a list. Not just any list. It was like finding a cheat sheet to how much your partner values you, or doesn’t. Joel’s side of the list was like he won the lottery: “My parents – Grill – $1500, Brother – Fishing Gear – $700, Sister-in-law – Bag – $800.” Generous, right? But here’s the kicker. For my folks? A $75 utensil set. I mean, who doesn’t want to stir soup with disappointment? And for me, the big prize—a scribbled “Something from Target” capped at $55. Seriously, a mystery Target gift? I was half expecting socks. Stick around, because this Family Day was about to get a reality check, courtesy of me, armed with a gift receipt and a ton of sarcasm. Finding that list was like walking into a comedy where I’m the punchline. My first thought? Maybe Joel’s playing a weird game of ‘Guess Tina’s Gift!’ But no, this was real, not a sitcom. The difference hit me harder than a Monday morning coffee crash. There I was, in our closet, holding a paper that priced my worth in Target dollars. I love a good deal, but this? This was cheap, especially next to the nearly two grand he dropped on a grill for his dad. I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, so I did both—a weird snort-cry. As I wiped my laugh-tears, a sly plan started forming. I’d get him that fancy watch I’d been saving for months to surprise him with. But now? It’d be the star of my lesson on ‘How to Value Your Wife 101.’ The days before Family Day were all about acting cool while secretly scheming. I smiled through dinners, kissed Joel goodnight, and planned a teachable moment that could make reality TV jealous. I’m no playwright, but the drama I was about to unleash could win an award—or at least a medal in passive-aggressive arts. I went on as usual, wrapping gifts with extra glitter and a pinch of spite. Every ribbon I curled reminded me this Family Day would be unforgettable—a lesson in fairness, wrapped in shiny paper with a side of truth. Family Day started bright and early, and I acted like it was just another fun gathering. If there’s an award for looking calm while fuming, I’d win it. Everyone was excited, chatting away, clueless about the drama I’d wrapped up. The gift exchange began smoothly. I handed out my carefully picked presents, watching everyone light up—one thoughtful gift at a time. From artisan coffee for the caffeine lovers to first-edition books for the family bookworm, my gifts were a hit. It felt like leading a band of joy—unlike Joel’s lazy shopping trip. Then came the big moment. Joel, clueless as ever, was practically bouncing for his turn. I saved his gift for last, building suspense like a horror movie climax. The room went quiet as I handed him a small, neatly wrapped box. 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