Hi ladies:
Today is my fifth wedding anniversary. We have planned for tomorrow an overnight for DD at gramma's which means hubby and I get to go out for a romantic dinner and a movie, plus sleep in :-)
I wanted to celebrate small today since it's the day of and so far got him his favorite meal and a special bottle of wine we drank since anniversary numer 1 and attached it to a big smiley balloon. And there's the card of course.
I didn't feel that was enough so I went out and got (insert mortification here) him things he actually needs as in socks, T-shirts and jammies. It sounds so lame but for some reason men insist on wearing ripped T-shirts and socks.
(I am currently unemployed so I need to save money for his birthday next month, and gasp the holidays).
I am so appalled so if you can fess up the worst anniversary gift you gave your hubby, than I am all ears!
**I guess I get paranoid because he is a big gift giver***
But everyone is putting me at ease so far and I thank you all!
Thanks everyone! I ended up attaching funny hints to the gifts and he appreciated everything. Best of all we had a great night at the movies and dinner. That's what really counts. The us time!
I usually give my husband a card and we sometimes get to go out to dinner alone and if we can't get out I do make him one of his favorite meals ~ so you are leaps and bounds above me!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY :)
Um, our 8 year anniversary is in 4 days. I will probably make a nice dinner and a cake. He will most likely bring me bargain flowers from the grocery store. We are also strapped for cash, which means no gifts or going out. So, I think you are doing great!
I love what you have planned.
The 5 year anniversary gifts for are: Traditional: wood and for Modern: Silverware. So get creative and maybe add something to include the tratitional or modern gift.
Write a poem or a list of all the reasons you love him and roll it up like a scroll around a twig (wood).
Wear a silver tank or dress (silverware ((silvewear))....play on words) or buy one of those cute silver pitcher, put a note inside of all the reasons you're glad you married him, stick the note inside & tie a ribbon around the handle so you can hang it on your Christmas tree this year as an ornamental reminder of your love.
We don't ever exchange gifts for our anniversary. I usually give him a card or a romantic note and he will give me flowers. Our gift to each other is a nice dinner out without the kids. Enjoy your free night together!
How about forgetting your anniversary entirely? I forgot our 12th until on the next day someone asked me (in a different context) how long I'd been married. I did some quick calculations in my head and realised 12 years ago YESTERDAY. Of course he forgot too, so it was not as bad as it could have been. Still not my proudest moment. Not sure he would have preferred jammies though. ;-)
We've been married 21 years and have never gotten into the habit of giving each other anniversary gifts. We usually treat ourselves to a nice dinner out and buy something for the house as our "gift" - if we've needed a new appliance or stereo or new pots.
Well there have been a few years I have not given him anything. But if you want to add an idea.......get a bow and just stick it on your head. :O)
Have fun!
I am in the same boat as every one else. We have been having a difficult time as well and limit the anniversary to something small. We usually go out to dinner, hopefully alone and that is it. So stop worrying you have all of us beat. LOL
