I was wondering if anyone has any ideas for hubbies for Valentines day... My hubby buys what he wants and is pretty picky. He seems to appreciate when I make him things or if I do crazy things for him that have taken a lot of thought. I wouldn't rule out buying something but I would really like to do something fun for him... It's just with a 6 month old and a 3 year old at home, I don't have a lot of thinking time. I know that sounds crazy but my little one is up every three hours during the night and it leaves me to exhausted to even Think about Valentines day. I'm about ready to nix the whole thing, but my hubby works so hard, I at least want him to know how much I do appreciate what he does for this family. Thanks alot!!
Coupon books are always good. For example: "Good for one neck rub", "Good for one kiss", things like that.
Or you could just make him his favorite meal and end with a heart-shaped dessert, like cutout brownies, or individual cakes. And if he likes beer, you can get him long-stemmed guy flowers: a 6-pack of his fave bottled beer (or other drink).
I do hope he's thinking about this as much as you are!!
J.
Well, if time has been a problem, it won't cost you anything and you could get pleasure too. Just pamper him. And after the kids go to bed, dress sexy and make some valentines love
Last year, I bought a clear jar with a lid from WalMart. I decorated it with glass paint and on the inside I filled it with his favorite candy. Attached to the candy was one thing I loved about him or about being married to him. I bought foam hearts with the sticky backs to attach the paper strip to the candy. He LOVED it and displayed all of my messages on his bulletin board in his office. :)
Hi K., I have the same problem sort of, my husband is the romantic one and I am not. He also just goes out and buys whatever he needs so birthdays and christmas are hard holidays as well. My husband also just loves anything that indicates he's gonna get sex, which I get tired of, does every wife have this problem?? One year for our second anniversary (we've been married for 5 yrs. now, I have 2 kids, he has 3 and we have a 4yr. old together, so my house is a wreck and very noisy) I made matching pillow cases (white) with happy things (like I love you, happy anniversary) written on them with fabric marker that doesn't wash off. I think he liked it and it's a cute reminder when they are on our bed. Last year for valentines day I put a pair of fancy red bikini underwear in his lunch (he works nights) wrapped around his fork like a napkin. I wore the top part of the sexy underwear for him to see when he got home. He liked the surprise of it and it made him look good to his buddies. I completely understand about the not having enough thinking time, I wake up in the middle of the night all the time worrying and planning my next day, week, month, year and etc. Plus the kids always have to go potty, a bad dream, cat wants out, my oldest (18) getting home from work and getting a midnight MEAL. A romantic card always gets my husband and it isn't too hard to run to walgreens for that if you get a chance. Good Luck with it all!
M. B.
I can directly relate to your situation. We are exceptionally busy as a family with 4 children (and one on the way), and my husband works alot. Being able to find time for special things has always been difficult, so one year a thought came to me. Since he can buy his own things, and time is a rare commodity, I decided that the best thing I can do is to give that (time) to him. For example, one year on his birthday, I called some friends of his and set up a "fishing day" that he spent with them out having fun doing one of the things he loves to do. It wasn't easy. I would have much rather he spent time at home with me since it was a special day, but look in his eyes, and the fun that he ended up having was worth not being able to spend it with him. I know Valentines day is for couples, but to truly love someone means that at times we need to give them something that may not include us. Perhaps there is an event coming up that he would like to attend...getting tickets for him would be a suprise, or just letting him know that you are putting the next Saturday aside to be at home with the kids while he spends it doing something for himself that he enjoys. Just a thought, but I sure do know one thing. It is definitely something no amount of money can buy, and when you have a family, time is worth it's weight in gold...what is exactly what you will be worth to him by giving out the kind of love and sacrifice it takes to give such a gift. Good Luck!
K.
A couple of years ago I named a star after him. I am not sure of the website, but it comes with a certificate and give the exact location of the star and where to find it. He loved it.
C.
Make something homemade and have the kids help out too in some way maybe have them put their hand prints or lip prints on the page of a card or something like that.
