faking it

so for christmas, my dad knew what i was getting him. he picked it out and said 'buy this for me for christmas'. not a lot of surprise involved.

i thought that sucked for him then. so i bought a movie to wrap with the down jacket he wanted. when he opened it just said 'well...this is...different'.

what the hell? i was enthusiastic about all the gifts i received, even if i felt less than ecstatic. he couldn't just pretend it was his heart's desire? i mean, he had no problem lying about santa.