A Pair of Sneaks for Valentine's Day???

calliecritturs

NO, don't get her what you get the kids. 

That is dumb, you're right.  No candy.  If I did though, kids would get small boxes and a much bigger box for mom.  But you know, I end up eating half the candy myself, no candy.  I found the kids stuffed animals in a basket with hearts on it and holding a small package of candy.

willowchow

Wow, I'm really curious about those sneakers now.  I just looked at them online. . . hmmmmm. . .I'm trying to justify $250 for sneakers when I just spent on jeans. 

I know a soft hustle when I see one and I got hustle there.  You see, I said the sneakers are OK, but she went ahead and ordered them herself, put it on one of her credit cards which I pay anyway and got them about 4 days ago.  See how it works...guilted into the feeling that I didn't actually ordering them, wrap, and didn't put out any effort.  This way she gets a bit more, like the Brighton stuff and maybe a dinner as well....very sneaky (no pun intended).

cc431

I think you missed the sarcasm that was in that line.  She asked for sneakers...I said well why don't I just get you a toaster.....as in a joke....like a blender or coffee pot....knowing that those things are not romantic....follow???? 

Given that I couldn't hear your 'tone' I missed it -- sorry!! *grin*  It's not that one thing over another is 'romantic' -- the romance comes in listening to one another -- like if you made a whole 'theme' out of the sneakers (practical socks, FUN socks, foot soak stuff, a FOOT RUB *wink wink* -- you could truly build on that a TON!!  But only if she's into stuff like that. 

It's mostly the thought that goes into something.  In the other Valentine thread (I think) where cakana mentions her husband hates to 'read' a lot (and my suggestion of creating a silly book) -- Man I could have a BALL just cutting out "letters" from different places (different types, textures, etc.) and I'd give him a card that JUST said "Happy Valentines" --  but I'd  have a ball putting it together.

cc431

She wants a new pair of sneakers.  WTF I say, why don't I just get you a toaster or something?  How about some flowers?  No, they're overpriced and die anyway was the response.  Is the romance officially dead or what?  Cupid's arrow simply just can't find it's mark this year.  Guess I'm just a silly romantic, why do I still bother to try... 

Ok, I've gotta ask... why did you even ask her what she wanted? What is it with guys and not listening or thinking they know better than the person that they are asking... you asked what she wanted and she told you... why would you have the reaction that you did? (Not picking on you, I honestly want to know why guys do stuff like this)

Anyway, the Brighton sounds great, and in the future, just get her what she wants (without comment), not what you want, not what you think she should want, and not what you think you should get. JMO though, hope you all have a great day!!

sooner

Ok, I've gotta ask... why did you even ask her what she wanted? What is it with guys and not listening or thinking they know better than the person that they are asking... you asked what she wanted and she told you... why would you have the reaction that you did? (Not picking on you, I honestly want to know why guys do stuff like this)

Anyway, the Brighton sounds great, and in the future, just get her what she wants (without comment), not what you want, not what you think she should want, and not what you think you should get. JMO though, hope you all have a great day!!

I think I mentioned in my OP probably a mistake right off the bat asking for any ideas.  She's tough to shop for.  I think she will like to Brighton stuff and that was a complete surprise!

CC

awww charlie!! haha

Valentine's day is a nightmare in my eyes... I've never had a good Valentine's day... usually b/c most of my long term relationships were with a bunch of losers...

I wonder what this year will be like...

I hate chocolate, I hate jewlery (unless its an engagement ring from mr. right, i'll take that), I hate presents b/c i know we don't have money and he's a spend-aholic! (hense our CC debt)... ugh I hate this holiday

I want a card with a note in it... that's what i ask for christmas too (and i got it... plus ANOTHER iPod... as if i need more iPods) my BF seriously doesn't know when to stop buying things... I think its safe to say we own... EVERYTHING and I'm sick of looking at it all, ugh makes me sick...

he wants to take me out to dinner I said no I want to cook him something special (i think i'm going to make my famous Swordfish dinner...) i love cooking... i'm a cook-aholic! haha

i really want a card... i hope i get that. a card and maybe an apology for all the junk he's been putting me thru lately. :o) ya there we go... that's a good vday...

cc431

So, I did pick up a few nic-nac type fashion jewelry items today as a matter of fact.  

Considering your proposal last week, it's great that you decided to give jewelry to your wife!!  Expressing love and fidelity to the one you promised to love forever is always a great Valentine's Day present!!! Happy Valentine's Day, all!

miranadobe

Considering your proposal last week, it's great that you decided to give jewelry to your wife!!  Expressing love and fidelity to the one you promised to love forever is always a great Valentine's Day present!!! Happy Valentine's Day, all!

You mean a secret Valentine proposal.....oh, such a horrible thing.

The Brighton stuff was a big hit, she loves it.  So glad I thought of that and she thought it was very nice!  The kids loved the white Teddy Bears!  Guess what I got?  I came home from work to one cold slice of pizza.  My youngest daughter got me a chocolate fish, the package says, "You're A Keeper".  I told her that was the best thing Valentine present  I got!  She said you mean the only Valentine gift you got...smart kid and she's only 10.

CC

In all honesty though I wasn't really expecting anything like a nice fire going in the fireplace and some Alaskan King Crab Legs, maybe some wine and possible nookie....nahhhh....silly me to even thing such a thing!  At least my daughters got nice stuff, my wife got the sneakers she wanted and the Brighton stuff.  I don't need anything really....along as they're all happy that is most important to me....honest.

CC