I have found recently how true this is. They can be thoughtful, or just spur of the moment, either way, it usually rocks.
exhibit A: for Christmas, my husband had an idea of what he wanted to get me as a gift, but warned that it would be a little more spendy than we usually aim for. We ended up with a bit of extra money, so we decided to splurge this year. I had no idea what it was, but he kept promising over and over that it would be the best gift ever. It wasn't on my list, and I had an idea, but I was dead wrong. I opened my present on Christmas morning to find a ticket to Tampa to visit my sister for a WHOLE WEEK. Her (and her hubby, I like him too!) and her munchkins, the youngest of which was just born last month. Words do not describe the thoughtfulness and overwhelming awesomeness of my husband for coming up with such a gift for me. We had talked about it back in the fall, and it was generally understood to be not really feasible, thus the unexpected part. He's the best ever, that's all.
exhibit B: on Friday last week, someone had popped popcorn, and as we were all commenting on how good it smelled, I happened to add that microwave popcorn just tastes waxy to me anymore, super gross. (which is fine, fewer extra calories for me) Beth was wondering what type of popcorn I could eat, if not microwaved, and I admitted we do have a stovetop cooker at home. You have to use oil, tho, and I don't like how greasy it gets. I told her how I just wished that I had a hot air popper, like when I was a kid. She was so excited that she told me right away how she had gotten an extra air popper as a white elephant gift, and they were looking for something to do with it. Well, first thing Monday morning, I received my very own hotair popper! I used it last night, and it was fantastic. Not quite as fantastic as my upcoming trip to Florida, but pretty great, nonetheless.
Have you ever gotten a gift like that?
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Tim got me a wonderful gift this year also: a gigantic gift certificate to a fancy spa in eden prairie. the kind you get to wear a cool robe and slippers and hair wrap! I opted for a 45 minute detoxifying bath AND an 80 minute massage. I can't wait. I'm going next weekend. I'll finally be able to get rid of the knot of muscles in my shoulders and back.
P.S. for my birthday we went garage sale shopping and I found a hot air popper. We've used it a lot. I love it!
Does Scattered States of America count? It was unexpected and perfect!
Actually, my gal got me socks with patterns on them for Christmas. I like most men do not wear such things so they sit in my sock bin. Clearly the presents were meant for her enjoyment and not mine. On the other hand she did get me a sweet headlamp.
hey, can you email me? I keep having problems sending you an email. Maybe from your non-work account? Maybe your work is spam blocking me?
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