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Yes, my problem is a gift! Specifically it is a gift for me, for my birthday. A birthday that is still 11 days away. My
This shouldn't be a problem right? I am a grown up girl, I can open my gift whenever I want to. One little stumbling block to that notion, I also have a thing about having something to open on my birthday. So, one gift.....if I open it now then I get to have whatever is inside. BUT I won't have anything to open on my actual birthday (which by the way, better include cake!).
I am like this at Christmas too. And he takes full advantage of it, wrapping presents weeks in advance and placing them under our little tree. Then he points them out to me, talking about all the possibilities endlessly. And it doesn't stop there. I try to hold off on bringing his gifts into the house because I know the moment I do I will want to give them to him. (I really can't stand an unopened gift!) So he bugs me until I bring his gifts home and place them under the tree. Then the real fun begins (for him) because as I have said, I hate an unopened gift. So, everyday I ask "can we open one?" and everyday he tells me "No, wait one more day" or "if we do, we won't have anything to open for Christmas, it's up to you." Sneaky, conniving man! It's torture, I tell you!!
My current method of battle is to try to ignore the thing, but that really isn't working very well. I wonder, is there a support group out there somewhere for people like me???
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This post was written in response to the GBE2 writing prompt "First Steps". I hope you enjoyed my little rant about my very "first world" problem. I do in fact realize how blessed I am to have a husband who saves the money to buy me a gift, wraps it (how many guys take the time for that?), and even knows me well enough to have some fun with it! In truth, as long as I have him I have everything I need (though I still want the gift!). :)
Well, the first step may be knowing you have a problem, but the second step is getting over it! An unwrapped gift is way better than wondering if you're going to get one, right?
ReplyDeleteSo look at it, love the giver for all the reasons that took him to the store and then happily anticipate what might be in there! Done.
Yeah, I know, easier said than done. But still...
Happy pre-birthday btw.
Thanks Jo! I am really enjoying the game, even if it does drive me a little crazy. But it's a good crazy, right???
Deletecan you unwrap and PEEK?????????? Ever do the same to him??LOL loved this!!
ReplyDeleteWell, I do know it came from Amazon, as I watched the Fed Ex driver deliver it AND watched my hubby warp it IN THE BOX right in front of me. And He knows me well, so the paper and the box are taped 9 ways to Sunday!
DeleteI agree with Jo. Anticipation is key. As long as the gift isn't opened, you could imagine it to be anything. Just don't allow yourself to be disappointed. Because the biggest gift is the giver.
ReplyDeleteI must get my husband to read this post. If I'm lucky, he'll learn something from your husband.
Happy Upcoming birthday, Tamara.
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Thank you Cynthia! I read your comment to my hubby, it got a laugh and a smile! Good luck working on yours! :)
DeleteOne of my pet peeves is handing someone a present, having them thank me and then place it onto a table full of gifts to be opened later, haha! When I give someone a present, I want to see them open it right then and there, too. It's one of my favorite things, watching people's faces as they unwrap a gift. Especially if there's something in it that I know they've been desperately wanting for a while =)
ReplyDeleteEXACTLY!! I am an instant gratification girl! I want all presents opened immediately upon being given! :)
DeleteWow, yes, you are lucky to have such a thoughtful husband! Enjoy the anticipation - that's part of the fun. :)
ReplyDeleteIt really was! And the gift is awesome! He got me the Stargate Atlantis DVD box set, all 5 seasons! :)
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