Thanks.....

All of that has given me lots of ideas.....if i'm not careful, I'll get her a Santa's sleigh full of stuff!

On that note, I have to say that the most depressing part of this Christmas, is walking around the stores, and seeing things that I would love to get for her, but can't/won't given where we are right now...I always used to pick up lots of little things, even throughout the year for her, now it would only seem like I was trying to buy her....

Anyways, thanks again, RIM. Coz and K.....and Dobie.. that was good!

Thanks RIM, I can't reinforce enough how nice it is to have your insight and perspectives on these issues <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> WW always thought she was born in the wrong era since she feels such a connection with swing and big band era music. I wonder if OM knows that about her?

Ron, I hear you loud and clear - if I hear another jewelry commercial claiming that buying your wife a diamond will make her love you forever I am going to throw my radio out the window!

JustCoz......thanks...that made me laugh!

Yesterday I almost punched a poor girl at the mall.....(not really!). She stopped me and said in a bright and cheery voice..."How would you like to make your wife really happy?" She was trying to sell me foot cream, I was about sit her down and tell her all about my problems with "my wife"!

LOL. That would have to be some really special foot cream. Maybe it's the special "anti-fog formula" <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
-JC

I always fantasized about giving him the gift of total body tweezing - performed by some Eastern European woman with chin hair and a double chin.

I found a digital photo frame......it was a bit more than what I was hopin to spend, but I've spent the evening moving photos on to the memory card. No wedding shots, but a bunch of kid photos, pics from our last vacation...tons of family stuff.

I got a bunch of other little things, even some foot cream!

Ron

I bought my husband things I knew he would like. Things that only a wife would know. I knew what he wanted from previous conversations and watching him pick up things and play with them at the mall. All of that goes into my memory bank & I don't forget. Come Christmas time, birthday or anniversary I know what to give. He was always surprised that I remembered or asked me "how did you know I wanted this?" To which I replied, "I saw you playing with it at the mall. Remember?"

Let us know how the reaction is, Ron!

Cinder, now THAT is the gift that keeps on giving (until the mental and physical scaring go away anyway <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

LAgirl, that has always been my MO over the years as well. I always prided myself on getting something that WW showed interest in earlier in the year. IMO this is what indicates you truly care for someone throughout the year and aren't just satisfying a holiday obligation. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I have to confess...
WW told me not to get a present but I got the picture frame from me and some of her favorite chocolates to give from DD. I may get a couple more small things but I don't want to overdo it this year and would rather stick to a few really meaningful gifts. Oh yeah, I also bought a couple varieties of joke coal for her stocking. One that comes in a velveteen pouch that says "you've been naughty" and has plastic coal inside and another that is "Santa's coal" bubble gum. My WW appreciates dark humor so I'm hoping this will crack a smile. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

BEST of holidays to all MB'ers and my hopes and prayers that all of us have an opportunity to suspend the pain, confusion and chaos that are our lives right now to enjoy quality time with those we love.

-jc

I Don't have any report or reaction on the gift....I gave it to her on Thursday when I met her to drop off our daughter, and she didn't open it there. She called me a few hours later, and said she'd call in a few days. Haven't heard from her yet....

I didn't do the digital photo frame, they were too expensive. I put together a standard photo album instead, plus a few other small things.

I have the official comment on the gift....No comment! I ended up speaking with her today, and actually had to steer the conversation to gifts in general. She did sound appreciative of the miscellaneous stuff, no mention at all on the photos, and then thanked "all of us" for it. That being me and the kids, I guess.

Ridiculous

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