Hitting my Stride Part 1

[Dawn70]

I agree with G, she wants a ring. But, I agree with Don that now isn't the time. I also agree with kml….NO CLOTHES. And, here is the thing...you say she's practical and you have only bought her practical things. Speaking from another practical woman's point of view, I'm ALL about practical gifts. I love getting new cooking gadgets and that sort of thing as gifts. BUT, even practical women like pretty, shiny, sparkly, frilly things on occasion. Buy her a nice piece of jewelry. Or, like G suggested, get her an experience. Experiences are my favorite gifts. Kick up the romance a bit and don't just think practical. Don't just buy her things that she sends you pics of and says she wants. I mean, yeah, that is a great "hint", but go above that. I know Sparky bought me the new Pioneer Woman cookbook for Christmas because I said I wanted it (and I do....love me some PW), but I know he also bought something else because I picked up the mail the other day and there was a package that he was very secretive about. Surprises can be a good thing and don't necessarily have to be super expensive. G is right....the Godiva chocolates and mug.....that is just a big no. To answer Don's question "what is wrong with that": it is a checkout aisle last-minute purchase you would buy for the receptionist in your office or a co-worker that you are friendly (not necessarily actual friends) with, your child's teacher, the older lady at church who doesn't have much family so you just wanted to make her smile.....THOSE are the people that the Godiva chocolate mug is a great gift for. The woman you love should be more than an after-thought at the check stand. How's this for practical? One year for Christmas, my dad bought my mom a registered Brahma bull. He wanted a new herd bull and she thought Brahmas were pretty and dad knew they would throw pretty calves with our black white face herd. Talk about practical. And for the record....she liked it. I'm not suggesting you go out and buy the nice dr. cows, but if you are going practical, think outside the box there too.