18! 18!
Is it just me or does everyone think men are hard to buy presents for?
On Sunday John and I will have been married 18 years, which is a milestone in itself but this one is particularly important.
Last year, John was away for our anniversary. He was in Dallas Texas for work, that’s right, on an overseas trip, without me.
On the morning of our anniversary, the kids all produced a card, which he had written before he left. In the cards he had written the words to the Paul Kelly song ‘When I first met your ma’…and there was a Paul Kelly dvd waiting for me too…yes…all right...I know...very romantic…
But he wasn’t there…was he? He was overseas whooping it up at a radio conference without me! So I just gave him a call, something I have been suffering for ever since.
Apparently my lack of effort was noted. A little bit disappointing as it turns out…
So what do I do? What do you get a man who refuses to let you spend any money on him?
By 18, they’ve run out of gifts on the traditional and modern list. You have to wait for 20 years for the next suggestion…
The gemstone for 18 years is malachite. Not only have I never heard of it but somehow I can’t imagine Johnny being excited about a malachite pendant to celebrate our 18 year union…
So what do I do? On the radio this morning I have already generously received the advice that I should shut up for two weeks, put out for two years, turn up naked with beer and buy malachite coloured lingerie. Thanks boys...you've been a lot of help....
On Sunday John and I will have been married 18 years, which is a milestone in itself but this one is particularly important.
Last year, John was away for our anniversary. He was in Dallas Texas for work, that’s right, on an overseas trip, without me.
On the morning of our anniversary, the kids all produced a card, which he had written before he left. In the cards he had written the words to the Paul Kelly song ‘When I first met your ma’…and there was a Paul Kelly dvd waiting for me too…yes…all right...I know...very romantic…
But he wasn’t there…was he? He was overseas whooping it up at a radio conference without me! So I just gave him a call, something I have been suffering for ever since.
Apparently my lack of effort was noted. A little bit disappointing as it turns out…
So what do I do? What do you get a man who refuses to let you spend any money on him?
By 18, they’ve run out of gifts on the traditional and modern list. You have to wait for 20 years for the next suggestion…
The gemstone for 18 years is malachite. Not only have I never heard of it but somehow I can’t imagine Johnny being excited about a malachite pendant to celebrate our 18 year union…
So what do I do? On the radio this morning I have already generously received the advice that I should shut up for two weeks, put out for two years, turn up naked with beer and buy malachite coloured lingerie. Thanks boys...you've been a lot of help....
2 Comments:
Hi Caroline, just a quick tip. Men don't need physical gifts, they just collect dust anyway. What we really want is time with our loved ones. Take him out somewhere special. He'll love it and remember it always, because of the person he was with. Good luck.
I agree with Craig. Guys are not into material things but they do like their favourite things. Once a year and ONLY once a year I cook the following disgusting dishes for my husband (of 30 years this year).........TRIPE and LIVER AND BACON. Definately not on the same day but once a year I cook each of these items and I reckon that's Christmas, Birthday and Anniversary rolled into one and he loves it. cheers Judy
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