Saffie's birthday's over. Did he really not give you anything for the birthday? Was the vacation in France part of the present? Maybe you went out to dinner. I sort of messed up my birthday present this year. He was out of town on business for my birthday and was making an effort to choose a gift. But I knew of a necklace I wanted, and went ahead and ordered it, paying out of my personal money. Then nothing else looked as good as the necklace. So that's my present. Except I paid for it. we'll have to discuss it at some time. We did go out to dinner twice for the birthday. Once by ourselves and once with D23 when she visited. And that visit was a birthday present for me too.
I did get a present. H heard me mention I would like a smoothie maker a while back and he knew it was something I wouldn't just go out and buy, and he remembered and bought me one. It was his remembering which was special to me.
Also we are going out Friday night. H knows that I am trying to cut back at the moment as my D's horse was really ill a couple of months back and we are still waiting on the bill. I know it's going to be around $2600 - so I didn't want to go splurging at the moment!!! So his thoughtfulness was very much appreciated and I felt comfortable.
All I could think about was what a difference a year on. Last year I was so upset about my birthday-we are getting better and better; even though I still spiral emotionally at times, those spirals are getting shorter and less severe. Time really does help guys.
Saffie me 46 H 46 M in 1986 D20,D18,S16,D13 H's A 01/05 to 07/06 H recommitted to M 07/06 renewed vows 09/06 Going from strength to strength
Smoothie maker is a big improvement over a spider catcher. (I don't catch spiders; I smash them.) Glad he was attentive. I agree, what's important is that they show they cared to make an effort, not what the gift is. Time does make things better. But sometimes I fear that too much time will make us forget, and we might start making the same mistakes all over again.
Thank you. I hope your husband will give Retrouvaille a chance. It is only a weekend, less than 48 hours, and it can be the turning point that makes the entire rest of your life better. When you have children, the children really deserve parents who are willing to make an extra effort to give them a good family life. I will be praying for you. Let me know how it goes.
My life will be all in flux tomorrow. Two of my kids will be traveling. Why do I worry just because they are traveling? I am not used to this lifestyle of not having my children in my house. I can't tuck them in their beds at night anymore. Children don't know that their hugs and kisses mean so much to us. They get to be 18 or more, and they don't give it willingly anymore. I feel so empty without them. At least S19 is traveling to come here. D23 is driving 3 hours to go buy the car she wants. All the cars in all the lots in America, and I couldn't talk her into just buying a car that was available within a 100 mile radius.
