Well, I also received a cat. And then a mausoleum for said cat when he died, because my mother believed that it was needed simply because I wished to give him a proper funeral. [[Rolling her eyes at that.]]

Though, a friend of mine did provide me with knitting supplies, which I found both useful and still find quite enjoyable. But yes, statues and lawn ornaments and dresses I really did not want are mostly what I found myself receiving.