Spoiled

So on my birthday, Mike had to fly to Phoenix in the morning for work. It was early and we were both still asleep when he left. I went to work, it was a fine day, Jen got me flowers, most of my friends called or text messaged me, my dad forgot...you know, the typical birthday stuff for me! :) When Mike got home from Phoenix, he didn't have a card for me or any gifts to open. Compound that with the fact that my dad forgot, my family was late in the game in getting anything in the mail, and I was not a happy girl.

I'm used to being spoiled, and I really like it. I will admit it completely! I like being spoiled and taken care of. I do my best to spoil those in my life as well. I typically do a pretty good job. It was really less about getting "stuff" and more that I didn't feel like the day was special. It was supposed to be a day about me and it wasn't. I know I sound incredibly spoiled and self-centered. but for one day out of the year, I think that's okay! :)

Fast forward almost a month to this past weekend...Mike took a nap and I took Mandy to the dog park and then I went to the grocery store on my way home. Mike called while I was out to say he was going to Game Stop to sell back some games. I got home, I made dinner, I did some prpe for Turkey Day, and he still wasn't home! It was a VERY long trip to Game Stop. After dinner he convinced me to run back out the store because I forgot to get him the ice cream he asked for (I told you I spoil him the best I can!). So I went and got back to the house in about 30 minutes. Mike was out of breath when he got the door for me, like he had been running around or something.

sitting on a table in side the door was a birthday bag with a card in it. The card basically said "Happy birthday. Sorry it isn't a bigger gift, but we had a great vaca." The gift was some measuring spoons and cups that I wanted, the long-handled stainless steel kind! (I know, I'm a dork). I said thank you and reminded him that he didn't really have to do anything. Just having him in my life is a good enough present for me (again...I know I'm a dork).

Then he got up, told me to stay on the couch, and walked down the hall. He came back with a huge wrapped box. Inside was a set of Calaphon pots and pans (so exciting!!!). Then he did it again and came back with a big birthday bag with gifts in it. Then he took the bag back and came back with more! when I thought it was all done, I walked to the dining table and saw yet another box with a bow on it! It was crazy. I love being spoiled, but this was a lot. He got me the pots and pans, measuring spoons and cups, a creme brulee set, electric fondue pot, set of Calaphon knives, and stainless steel mixing bowls!

It's amazing. He is amazing. I just had to share that I'm spoiled and I really love it!