I am the worst at keeping secrets from The Boy. I guess that’s a good thing, right? Husbands and wives aren’t supposed to keep secrets from each other.
Unless it’s a gift. Then I’m pretty sure you’re supposed to keep that a secret until the gift is opened.
But like I said – I’m the worst at keeping secrets from The Boy.
So I know that The Boy – my Marathon Man – really really wants a Garmin 405 to help him better gauge his performance during races. And I really really want him to have a Garmin 405.
But a Garmin 405 isn’t cheap. And since The Boy is the manager of the Hayley Accounts, I would have to either flat-out tell him that I need a huge amount budgeted for his birthday gift (not much of a surprise there) or lie to him for months, asking for a little extra for crafts or groceries (and I’ve already said I’m no good at lying).
So I the other day I told him that I was getting him a Garmin 405 for his birthday. (Happy 40th birthday a month+5 days in advance, Love!) I’ve been teaching on the side and I wanted to spend some of that money on him.
You know what? He’s not disappointed to learn about his present over a month early. He’s actually really excited! He told me it’s his favorite birthday present ever. E.V.E.R.
I’m so happy!!
Then he asked what I wanted for my birthday. Much tougher question there – I can’t really ask him to pay off our house so I can have extra money each month for clothing. That’s a bit steep.
So I told him that I’d be perfectly happy heading to Abacus for some dinner, especially if we had some lobster shooters. YUM!!
The Boy says that I may or may not get a bike for my birthday. But tassels are definitely NOT going to happen.
Why not go for two!
http://tinyurl.com/23argkm
I think we definitely need 2 bikes…but *not* a tandem bike!
If you're going into bike riding read this site by John and Pamela Blayleys. She likes Terry brand bike saddles.
I always thought that a saddle like BiSaddle would provide the best fit.
Those do look like comfortable saddles!! Kelly told me he wants me to shop at a bike store so I can find the right bike for my planned use and to get it properly fitted.
I have ALWAYS had to tell dh what he is getting for Christmas or birthday because he is the breadwinner and I don't bring in much. So we usually have a present they KNOW what it is … and then a small surprise gift that doesn't cost more than $20.