My husband just called me and asked - what do you want for your birthday? I turn 41 next week, and he's on a mission to get me a present.Wow – what a great question! He has been asking me and asking me for the past couple weeks, and I just don’t have an answer.
My standard answer is – full body massage! Yes, that’s what I want from him. Of course, he argues if he doesn’t buy it, it doesn’t count. Hmmm… I just don't do the spa thing, so buying that is out!
He has now threatened to go spend a bunch of money if I don’t come up with something to tell him. That’s a quality threat as I am frugal and he’s not. So, I tend to set the bar on spending. If he moves the bar, I might have a heart attack for my birthday.
He has now threatened to go spend a bunch of money if I don’t come up with something to tell him. That’s a quality threat as I am frugal and he’s not. So, I tend to set the bar on spending. If he moves the bar, I might have a heart attack for my birthday.
So – what do I want? Clothes? No. I don’t need or want anything electronic right now. Don’t need cooking stuff. Have my homeschooling stuff for next year. Not interested in any hobby right now that needs resupplying. Already have way too many animals. Just redid a couple of rooms. Not into jewelry or makeup. Hmmm…
Ideas? Help! SOS!
Don't get me wrong – it’s a great predicament to be in. So blessed… So so blessed.
Suggestions?
Suggestions?
Gift Cards to the places you like to shop for your self and a whole day with out the kids. I like to have a gift card for a lunch in there too. So you go to bath and body works and get your favorite lotion etc. Then your favorite cooking store for that utensile you didn't know you could not live with out then off to lunch and maybe a movie that is not animated?
ReplyDeleteI like the way you think. I told him an IOU for when I found something I liked, but he wasn't biting. :-)
ReplyDeleteMy ex asks me the same question every birthday, mother's day & Christmas & I never have an answer.
ReplyDeleteSince it seems like he wants to do something for you have him put together a gift basket for you with your favorite lotion/perfume, chocolates - tell him to use his imagination.
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Love your dilemma! Unfortunately I would have a zillion answers if my hubby asked me... :)
ReplyDeleteI'd say something to do with time:
1) An event for just the 2 of you
2) Time off just for yourself
3) Tickets to an activity to do with your kids
4) Time off to do something with friends - a women's conference or other
5) Cleaning or some other chore you detest while you do whatever you want
6) A chance to sleep in
Or wherever you might be craving time the most. Personally, my days are WAY too short.
#5 sounds great! A full house cleaning - top to bottom and all spots in between... :-)
ReplyDeleteI got a bicycle for Mother's Day! I'd waited years for one. Maybe that's not your longed for present, but is there not something that you'd really, really like?
ReplyDeletewhat about a service of some kind?
ReplyDeletemaid for a day
mani/pedi
massage
lunch with a friend on him
a weekend away with him
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ReplyDeleteI'm no help on the gift idea end. I couldn't come up with anything for my birthday OR mother's day! I guess we're just easy to please? ;)
...danielle
Shy, My good friend is a bicyclist and keeps asking me to get one. Of course, she does 50 miles. I told her I could meet up at mile 49 and ride with her. lol
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Thanks so much for the follow! I hope you guys enjoy your upcoming birthday weekend! I'm following back.
ReplyDeleteHi, I just stopped in from the Crew and am now following. What about a nice picnic, or an evening out, just the two of you? It's frugal, and he can spend a little money. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!
Hi there -- following you from the TOS crew. I would ask for a Kindle - because I LOVE to read. Not frugal, really - but hey - it's your birthday! ;-)
ReplyDeleteHI! I would ask for dinner and an evening with him! I love that you don't want 'things'!!! Dropping by from the FB Crew page. I am a newbiew...and already follow you! Happy early Birthday!
ReplyDeleteAllow you to wake up without having to worry about anyone else every morning for a week. :) http://homesandbabies.blogspot.com Happy Birthday! Becky from VB
ReplyDeleteMy birthday is in September and I already have my answer to that question ready: photo editing software! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a very sweet hubby~enjoy your special day!
Our pastor calls this a "rich person's problem"... Sounds like you're not into the stuff - how about a trip? Weekend getaway?
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weekend or overnight in a hotel or bed and breakfast?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my blog :) Looks like we are both in the 3boys 1girl club!
Hmmm...I am always in the same boat. I just don't need much and am always at a loss when someone asks me. I am just no help at all.
ReplyDeleteLet us know what you end up getting!!
Christina
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How funny! I will be 41 on the 12th of July. I WANT a bike (that is light enough for me to lift onto our SUV) but it will have to wait until a different time. I think the massage idea is a good one myself!
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How funny! I am going to be 41 on the 12th of July. I WANT a bike light enough for me to lift onto our suv. (maybe I should just work on my muscles and use my old one from before kids hahaha) I think the massage idea is a good one myself!
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Hi, just stopping by from the Crew. Love your blog. I'm frugal like you. What about a fun event for just the two of you? I told my hubby that I didn't want us to spend much money on our anniversary recently. He found a glass blowing place that let us help to make our own glass heart together. We have an anniversary keepsake but the experience of doing something so unusual with him was a memory I'll cherish more than any gift.
ReplyDeletea week end out or a dinner the two of you!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of something to do with just the two of you too, tickets to an event, a great restaruant, even a gift card to a great restaurant if he feels the need to really give you a gift!! I also love the idea someone had of a service, spring cleaning, fall cleaning, window washing. Funny, but it was on my 41st birthday that my husband arranged for my father-in-law to come and watch the kids and we went to lunch and a movie! It was so much fun!! Please let us know how you solved your great problem!!! So glad to catch up!
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so nice of your husband! may whatever he gives will bring a sweet smile on you!
ReplyDeleteIs there a book you'd like to read? Or how about some special delights that could last for a while -- like special teas/coffees/hot chocolates that you could enjoy into the winter?
ReplyDeleteThanks for following me :) I'm your latest follower, too :)
How about a spa weekend! It is relaxing as well as invigorating. The right present will come to you. Happy to connect with you via voiceboks! Looking forward to reading more of your posts!
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I can't wait to hear what you end up deciding! I was remembering about how u hurt your ankle (I think it was ankle?) while doing your karate/jujitsu this past year. You sound like someone who would enjoy a bike--and seriously, you don't want any blogger weight!! Wish I was closer, i 'd keep you compnay. My one son has been looking at them and it does look fun...have fun deciding!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the great ideas everyone! :-) Now to get the hubby to read the blog. :-)
ReplyDeleteApril
Heather - we'd be quite a pair cycling down the road. :-) That would be fun! That is if I didn't hurt myself - ha!
ReplyDeleteApril
Your last words were "So blessed....so SO blessed!" Why not bless someone else? You could even include the family. Make it a real prayerful blessing. Seek out the person(s) God wants to bless through you...then ask Him to show you how. That's just the first thing that popped into my head as I read your post :) Thanks for following me...I'm from the TOS crew and I'm now following you as well. Happy Birthday :)
ReplyDeleteMassage! Not a salon one. But one from a real Therapist. They are the best! I felt so good for a week!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!