It's another of those times this year when I have a gift dilemma! I feel like I did a really good job finding functional, romantic, and fun things for his Christmas package (I was very determined he would like/ use all of the stuff this time), so I am very pleased (other than going outside of my budget)...but now more events are beckoning!
*Valentine's Day in February
*Celebrating our first year together in March
*His birthday in April
The usual constraints apply (lack of funds, need to ship things early and for the least cost, but still want something that he will enjoy, something different from what I have given him before, etc.). I do have this pair of underwear https://www.thecandifactory.com/products/commutefor him which I always meant for Valentine's Day, but had forgotten about the other dates coming up for the months after! Ah!
So, lovelies! I am seeking some suggestions for each of the dates. For V-Day or the anniversary, I think the undies and a hand-made card would be great...but I don't know which to choose and which he will be making a bigger deal over (remember my Measurement thread and how I think he's planning to get me something for one of those days...but I have kind of ignored the request for the measurements...anyway, that's another issue). For the other, I think doing a photo of us together in a nice frame and a poem or something would be good, but again...I am not sure which to choose and if that is the right choice or if something more...practical might be better. Is there a good way to prompt him about how we are celebrating these days? (He loves surprising me and would get into a big sulk if I was too prying...but I also think he needs some encouragement with more "card company-ish" occasions like Valentine's Day. I, personally, have always really enjoyed Valentine's Day from childhood and now as an adult, regardless of being single or coupled).
Then...his birthday is really tricky! I put so much thought into his Christmas package that some of my best ideas went out for then (and he surprise visited me for my birthday and I definitely can't orchestrate something on that scale). I also think he would be pretty disappointed if I didn't make a fuss over it (I had actually thought his birthday was in March and confirmed with him recently and I was so wrong! Bad girlfriend, bad!>:O He said that when his birthday draws near, he doesn't broadcast it much and, so, was glad we got it corrected, because he 'fessed up that he would be "super disappointed" if I forgot). I like the sending flowers or naming a star gifts, but with shipping and handling, etc. I get a bit freaked out (I would probably end up spending the same on several smaller gifts and sending them, but I feel better about that somehow...maybe a bit controlling, but I like to browse around the stores or make stuff and wrap it, etc.).
*Valentine's Day in February
*Celebrating our first year together in March
*His birthday in April
The usual constraints apply (lack of funds, need to ship things early and for the least cost, but still want something that he will enjoy, something different from what I have given him before, etc.). I do have this pair of underwear https://www.thecandifactory.com/products/commutefor him which I always meant for Valentine's Day, but had forgotten about the other dates coming up for the months after! Ah!
So, lovelies! I am seeking some suggestions for each of the dates. For V-Day or the anniversary, I think the undies and a hand-made card would be great...but I don't know which to choose and which he will be making a bigger deal over (remember my Measurement thread and how I think he's planning to get me something for one of those days...but I have kind of ignored the request for the measurements...anyway, that's another issue). For the other, I think doing a photo of us together in a nice frame and a poem or something would be good, but again...I am not sure which to choose and if that is the right choice or if something more...practical might be better. Is there a good way to prompt him about how we are celebrating these days? (He loves surprising me and would get into a big sulk if I was too prying...but I also think he needs some encouragement with more "card company-ish" occasions like Valentine's Day. I, personally, have always really enjoyed Valentine's Day from childhood and now as an adult, regardless of being single or coupled).
Then...his birthday is really tricky! I put so much thought into his Christmas package that some of my best ideas went out for then (and he surprise visited me for my birthday and I definitely can't orchestrate something on that scale). I also think he would be pretty disappointed if I didn't make a fuss over it (I had actually thought his birthday was in March and confirmed with him recently and I was so wrong! Bad girlfriend, bad!>:O He said that when his birthday draws near, he doesn't broadcast it much and, so, was glad we got it corrected, because he 'fessed up that he would be "super disappointed" if I forgot). I like the sending flowers or naming a star gifts, but with shipping and handling, etc. I get a bit freaked out (I would probably end up spending the same on several smaller gifts and sending them, but I feel better about that somehow...maybe a bit controlling, but I like to browse around the stores or make stuff and wrap it, etc.).
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