Originally Posted by
bane
Well, I can give you one woman's perspective (but we don't all think alike & if I was a typical woman I wouldn't be posting on this board).
I want my boyfriend to enjoy the gift I'm getting him. Can't you drop hints about how much you want the nook/reader? This is what women do - hint at the gift we want. Nobody is a mind reader so help her out. Give her the opportunity to return the luggage on her own.
edit: Ugh, I just read the part about her son helping to choose the gift. No way you can disappoint the kid. Say "thank you" & pretend like it's the best thing you've ever gotten. Make her and the boy happy for Christmas.