We all have those dates that we men are supposed to remember under penalty of death or at least no nookie for a while. Forget your wife's birthday and you can forget about intimacy for the foreseeable future. For you father's out there, miss mother's day and you are in "heap big trouble." But the worst may be forgetting your anniversary. I mean you were at the ceremony in body if not spirit after all. Fortunately I did NOT forget mine. As a matter of fact this is even two days early!
For those of you that have known me for a long time (i.e. Before Emilee) you know that I was rarely in a relationship long enough to worry about having to remember any dates. As a rule, you did not date seriously between Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day so you missed most of the pain of getting the wrong gift. Even birthdays were easy. Dinner and flowers, or maybe a weekend trip and you were in the clear. But it is not so easy now. I ask myself if I have to come up with something bigger and better than the last one. I mean eventually you have to buy a small island or something to keep up. And who can keep up with running an island. You have to worry about the natives and tourists and fleecing the tourists. Who has time for all of that? Isn't it just easy to stay simple and follow the Hallmark Anniversary schedule?
OK so I just looked it up, and I don't think Em is going to go for it. You see, we will have been married two years this Tuesday. November 3rd, 2007 was the day. Some of you were there. We had quite possibly the shortest wedding on record. We also had quite possibly the shortest preacher on record. For those of you that were not there, the photographer had to take pictures with me and Emilee on our knees so you could see all three of us in the picture. We had what I thought was good BBQ. We had great weather and a great backdrop. And most importantly we had great guests. I think we all had a good time.
Oh, I forgot to mention that the two year mark calls for.......Cotton. Yes the magic of cotton. Am I supposed to buy a new set of sheets? A new flannel? I got it, a new three pack of briefs! I know Em will never go for the whole cotton thing because of one simple fact; I have never seen cotton sparkle. I don't even think I have seen it shine. Unless you count the jeans that really fat woman was wearing at the outlet mall yesterday. But I am pretty sure that anything stretched that tight gives off a sheen. I just hope she.....never mind.
So I remembered the day, but I have no idea what to get Emilee for the end of our "honeymoon" period. We just went on a cruise, but that was for Steve and Kristen's wedding so I do not know if that counts. I bought her the ring she wanted for our anniversary back in May when we were in Alaska, but I know better than to be empty handed. This year we have the joy of a baby coming. DO I get something for the baby? DO I need to buy for both of them? I need some quick advice, so please keep sending in those cards and letters!
I know what I want to celebrate Tuesday; the fact that we have been through more in our first two years of marriage, and survived, than most people do today. We have been through cancer, death, and infertility and come out looking good and smelling like a rose. I thank God everyday for the blessings he has bestowed upon us. I also want to thank my friends and family for being there as I have needed them, especially when we have not seen eye to eye on things. I hope they know I will be them for them when they need the same strength from me.
Emilee, I love you very much. I know that we have too much going on right now to get away or to spend lavishly on each other. But, I want you to know that the past two years have been the happiest of my life and have only you to thank for that! A&F.
Stay Safe,
Rob
Whose the C.E.C sitting next to your wife in the picture? Marty says get a puppy, lol. Or pregnant lingerie, lol. Im lost man,your on your own. James Avery Jewelry in the Mall of Georgia makes cool jewelry, really heart to heart unique stuff, get her a charm bracelet, with a little engagement ring for when you got married and a baby booty charm.
ReplyDeleteRob, you've got to think creatively about the whole 'cotton' thing. I mean.....if you were to buy something that is say, Egyptian cotton--COMBED Egyptian cotton, you could run into some pretty serious stuff, my man.
ReplyDelete1200 Count Egyptian Cotton sheets.....there's something some women get excited about. Not sure if Emilee is one of them.
(I'm not. If Bill were to come home with sheets--Egyptian cotton, 1200 count, or otherwise, for our anniversary, I'd sew him up in them and beat him with a 2X4.)
If you want to stick with cotton, though--maybe you should take her shopping for the baby's room? Crib sets, my friend......
Of all the things you smell like, the last thing I would think of are roses. Buy something from the heart. The traditional gifts are a little outdated. Buy her something that reminds her of the good stuff from the last 2 years. I know this is ironic coming from me, but a little thought will be more valuable than dollar amount and screw Hallmark.
ReplyDeleteWell, it seems like a little dash of "old" logic is needed here, so...
ReplyDeleteFirst, NEVER, ever get into the cycle of ever-increasing prices for the various gift cycles. What a woman may appreciate for the moment will not last when the fights start because you are constantly in hock trying to pay for the never ending death spiral that pricy gifts create. Buy something you can afford but that says "I love you".
It would probably be nice if you could take her to see where Egyptian cotton is grown, but since you can't (and probably shouldn't), if you want to stick with the cotton thing - a big box of Q-tips might be nice. She will get weeks of enjoyment (spelled u-s-e) out of them and will most likely bless your memory every single time she uses them. Don't worry, the same crowd that came to the wedding will show up for the funeral.
Glad I could help.
'Noid
I texted you my suggestion. But, remember...in the next few months..Anna is going to be getting alot of gifts. They may seem like they are for you or em...but, in reality...It is all for the baby. Your anniversary is a time for the two of you. No one else. Go with what I texted. She will love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat did you get her?!
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