He got me a present..

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A few years back hubby and I decided not to exchange gifts for Christmas anymore. We have 5 kids to shop for which is expensive enough, we don't need the stress or financial burden of trying to buy things for each other as well. It's been going just fine for years, neither of us expect anything on Christmas. This year our finances are healthier than they have been, and hubby asked if I planned to break tradition and get gifts for each other. I said no. It's not just about the money, there are other reasons we don't need the hassle of buying for each other. Well he kept bringing it up at random times.. asking me if I miss opening presents, or saying he thinks I'm disappointed when I don't get anything. I assured him he was mistaken, and reminded him that I had no interest in exchanging gifts. But with all his questioning, I got suspicious. So I cornered him yesterday and asked if he got me something. He said no, but he had a smirk on his face so I knew he was lying. Eventually he admitted that I will have presents "from the kids". Part of me is annoyed that he didn't listen to me when I said no. It should have been a decision we made together because now I will have gifts to open but he won't, and I don't really have the time, money, or desire to go out this weekend and find him some gifts. I told him that and he doesn't care, he just wanted to be able to get me something.. but you know it always feels weird if someone gets you something and you didn't give them anything in return. Do you and your partner exchange Christmas gifts?