muck Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 (edited) Facts to consider: * Wife's birthday is Monday. * 3rd child to be born in about two weeks. * So far this year, I have paid for a 1300sft flagstone patio, a 6" cedar privacy fence keeping the kids and dogs out of the street and resodded 1/2 the backyard, bought and installed obscene amounts of landscaping in the front, back and side yards ... and now, we're currently renovating the master bathroom, laundry room and basement. * She's fine w/ an "inexpensive something". What do I get her? The only thing I've really thought about is some sort of gift certificate for a spa / salon for her to use either before the baby comes, or for her to use sometime the week or two after the baby comes. However, to me, that's a little too obvious. Anyhow, I was running out of ideas and decided to ask for your collective help. Edited September 21, 2006 by muck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I could provide you a picture of myself. Women seem to find me attractive, witty, and again, I have overwhelming blue eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codwagon Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 This is usually well received : Silver Rings The rings are innertwined together with the kids names. Problems would include : - Not having a name for the imminent arrival - not asking about what to get earlier (although they will do rush orders) Prenatal massages seem popular too. Get her some spa certificates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 (edited) Tiffany & Co. has a classic silver oval lockett for a little over $100. Plop in some pics of the kiddos (or whatever the Mrs. fancies) and yer done. It has been my experience that simply getting something in one of those little blue Tiffany boxes is usually enough to make a woman pretty happy. If there's actually something thoughtful contained therein, you may score some happy mouth fun time. (Unless you're talking about your daughter, in which case feel free to omit that last part). Edited September 22, 2006 by yo mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 I could provide you a picture of myself. Women seem to find me attractive, witty, and again, I have overwhelming blue eyes. Check yer PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I could provide you a picture of myself. Women seem to find me attractive, witty, and again, I have overwhelming blue eyes. untateve is in the blue shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 BTW, when our last kid was born I bought her a car, and a set of sapphire & diamond earrings and necklace. I love that she wears them all the time! Something tells me that I may have set the bar a little higher than I should have the last go-round... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Pick out a nice bouquet of flowers to go along with whatever it is, that is MONEY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Check yer PM. I got your address. The picture will go in the mail tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 untateve is in the blue shirt That picture does not show my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 That picture does not show my eyes. Well, anyone who goes out in public like that obviously has a sense of humor, so it shows your wit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 She's going to need a new mother's ring... 3 years later and that's still considered the best gift I ever bought. About $130something plus tax at Zales or wherever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 That picture does not show my eyes. true, but it does show your um, uh,um, "proclivities"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 BTW, when our last kid was born I bought her a car, and a set of sapphire & diamond earrings and necklace. I love that she wears them all the time! Something tells me that I may have set the bar a little higher than I should have the last go-round... I was going to mention jewelry... but I think you might have eliminated that option. No matter what... make it personal for her. Don't be going out and buying her something for the new one. LOL Maybe a complete go for it at a very upscale establishment that takes place about 3 weeks after the baby arrives.... spa, hair, nails, pedicure, facial, the whole nine yards, so she can feel good about herself. And of course jewelry on the Birthday itself.... LOL ... jewelry and flowers alway fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Oh, and we both know... as every male here knows: "* She's fine w/ an "inexpensive something"." Is not going to make it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 This one is a no-brainer. Sometime BEFORE the baby is born, TAKE A DAY OFF. In the middle of the week. Make sure the kids are taken care of (with school/sitter). Then make the day about her. Muck, you know you work a lot, and I also know your wife would LOVE to have a day alone with you. You could take her to a movie, out to a great lunch, go to the spa with her and wait with her while she gets taken care of. And take the time to talk with her. Talk about where you have been and where you are going with your new addition. And shut off your phone and let your colleagues know you are out that day. Just give her your time, because in your busy lives I guarantee that is the most valuable gift you could give her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Oh, and we both know... as every male here knows: "* She's fine w/ an "inexpensive something"." Is not going to make it.... ...if you married someone shallow. I'm not saying you shouldn't spoil your girl once in a while, but if my wife didn't appreciate thoughtful little gifts as much as the big sparkly ones, I'd kick her to the curb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 ...if you married someone shallow. I disagree, sorry. Any woman that says "it really doesn't matter" to a question is telling you that it DOES matter. That is human nature and it works for both sides of the fence. Yes, thoughtfulness is most important ... but so is buying something nice. If it wasn't. he might as well just get her some bath salts and call it good. My suggestion of jewelry and the whole nine yards make over does not have to be expensive. I mean, he bought a car and jewelry last time. Some thought into where the best makeover place would be and some nice earrings with flowers on the day does not have to be expensive... but isn't "something inexpensive" either. This is a birthday and a new baby.... getting something nice doesn't make the recipient "shallow". This isn't a 'once in awhile" occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 This one is a no-brainer. Sometime BEFORE the baby is born, TAKE A DAY OFF. In the middle of the week. Make sure the kids are taken care of (with school/sitter). Then make the day about her. Muck, you know you work a lot, and I also know your wife would LOVE to have a day alone with you. You could take her to a movie, out to a great lunch, go to the spa with her and wait with her while she gets taken care of. And take the time to talk with her. Talk about where you have been and where you are going with your new addition. And shut off your phone and let your colleagues know you are out that day. Just give her your time, because in your busy lives I guarantee that is the most valuable gift you could give her. This is the best one I have seen..... probably a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Definately a spa. Take her to one of those vietkong joints and have her feet rubbed for as long as she likes. This is money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Facts to consider: * Wife's birthday is Monday. * 3rd child to be born in about two weeks. * So far this year, I have paid for a 1300sft flagstone patio, a 6" cedar privacy fence keeping the kids and dogs out of the street and resodded 1/2 the backyard, bought and installed obscene amounts of landscaping in the front, back and side yards ... and now, we're currently renovating the master bathroom, laundry room and basement. * She's fine w/ an "inexpensive something". What do I get her? The only thing I've really thought about is some sort of gift certificate for a spa / salon for her to use either before the baby comes, or for her to use sometime the week or two after the baby comes. However, to me, that's a little too obvious. Anyhow, I was running out of ideas and decided to ask for your collective help. It's her birthday. The bolded facts above are irrelevant you cheap bastard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 BTW, when our last kid was born I bought her a car, and a set of sapphire & diamond earrings and necklace. I love that she wears them all the time! Something tells me that I may have set the bar a little higher than I should have the last go-round... Nevermind my last comments. Day-um. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 This one is a no-brainer. Sometime BEFORE the baby is born, TAKE A DAY OFF. In the middle of the week. Make sure the kids are taken care of (with school/sitter). Then make the day about her. Muck, you know you work a lot, and I also know your wife would LOVE to have a day alone with you. You could take her to a movie, out to a great lunch, go to the spa with her and wait with her while she gets taken care of. And take the time to talk with her. Talk about where you have been and where you are going with your new addition. And shut off your phone and let your colleagues know you are out that day. Just give her your time, because in your busy lives I guarantee that is the most valuable gift you could give her. Dr. Phil, is that you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 (edited) So much for the 'inexpensive something'. I told her tonight that I'm going to get her an IOU that I anticipate she can cash in January (after I get a big check I'm expecting). She asked what the IOU was for, and I didn't tell her. It's funny you should bring up the "take a day off of work", CD ... because what I think I'm going to do is have my assistant come to our home to watch our son (daughter is in school) so my wife and I can spend the morning together (afternoon is slammed w/ work but the morning is wide open). Then, I'll take my wife to a nice mattress store and tell her we're going to get a new king-sized bed with all the nice bedding (including the way-too-expensive 120 thread cotton sheets she loves) so all the kids can pile in in the morning. Right now, we have a 10 year old queen that just isn't cutting it any more (my wife is a light sleeper, so the comfort factor is 100% her ... I could sleep on the floor, so I could sorta care less --- plus, two kids and two adults barely fit on the queen ... a third kid dictates more space in the sack). Anyhow, it's really the only thing I've heard her ask for more than one or two times over the last two or three years. We're probably not going to buy one tomorrow because she's pregnant. She'll need to lay on it when the kid is out, because I believe that it'll really change the way her body feels on the mattresses now vs. in a few weeks. ............... Thanks to all of you guys for your helpful suggestions! Edited September 24, 2006 by muck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 So much for the 'inexpensive something'. I told her tonight that I'm going to get her an IOU that I anticipate she can cash in January (after I get a big check I'm expecting). She asked what the IOU was for, and I didn't tell her. It's funny you should bring up the "take a day off of work", CD ... because what I think I'm going to do is have my assistant come to our home to watch our son (daughter is in school) so my wife and I can spend the morning together (afternoon is slammed w/ work but the morning is wide open). Then, I'll take my wife to a nice mattress store and tell her we're going to get a new king-sized bed with all the nice bedding (including the way-too-expensive 120 thread cotton sheets she loves) so all the kids can pile in in the morning. Right now, we have a 10 year old queen that just isn't cutting it any more (my wife is a light sleeper, so the comfort factor is 100% her ... I could sleep on the floor, so I could sorta care less --- plus, two kids and two adults barely fit on the queen ... a third kid dictates more space in the sack). Anyhow, it's really the only thing I've heard her ask for more than one or two times over the last two or three years. We're probably not going to buy one tomorrow because she's pregnant. She'll need to lay on it when the kid is out, because I believe that it'll really change the way her body feels on the mattresses now vs. in a few weeks. ............... Thanks to all of you guys for your helpful suggestions! That's all well and good, but you should still give her a little something on her birthday, even if it's just flowers and breakfast in bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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