As most people who know me know, I leave in three days for the Big Apple. Since I haven’t been on a vacation since before Al Gore invented the Internet, this trip is a big deal to me. The last thing I want to do is get up there and look like someone who just walked off the set of Hee-Haw.
So Doug has decided that I need a whole new wardrobe for the trip. Actually I don’t know if he really decided that as much as I decided that and he knew better than to complain.
This is because he missed our anniversary yet again this July 16th. I was absolutely sure that he wouldn’t miss it again so I didn’t plan anything wonderful for myself that day and actually went ahead and got him a couple of things.
But that morning there was no Happy Anniversary! with a big kiss and flowers. So I said nothing and waited til he came back from work. He was sitting on the couch watching sports when I dropped his presents on his lap and said HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and stalked off.
“Oh shit.” was all he said in a somber tone.
First I got pissed; then I got hurt, and didn’t talk to him for the rest of the night. Actually, I hadn’t expected a lot of “stuff ” because of the upcoming trip- but I did not expect to be totally forgotten. I told him he was being passive-aggressive. He denied it, explaining that he’s just been overwhelmed at work.
He apologized. I suggested he take his apology and put it in an inconvenient place where only an experienced proctologist might ever see it.
I think he was worried I’d go all Lorena Bobbitt on his ass; or more accurately on his most prized possession. This would be tragic, especially since it’s still in such good working order.
So since the 16th I been shopping- a lot. Macy’s, Coldwater Creek, lots of places. Now to be completely honest, I have been shopping in the sale racks, for the most part; and, I haven’t revenged shopped. Everything I’ve gotten, I’ve actually needed. I’ve needed at least 80% of the stuff anyway.
So I guess overall, him forgetting this year actually worked out pretty good for me. Besides, he knows he’s still on the hook. Happy anniversary to me…..
haha. of course, every woman knows she needs cool new clothes for her trip. have fun. and happy belated anniversary!
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Thanks a lot for that Miss Donna. I really appreciate it. I just hope the trip is as much fun as I think it’ll be. I should have plenty to blog about when it’s over.
Just found your blog a couple of weeks ago and find we have something in common. Our wedding anniversary is also July 16 and this year was our 55th. There have been many of those anniversaries with no gift exchange but always the exchange of loving memories of all the good times we have had!
Have a great time in New York.
Hi Lois and welcome. I’m so glad that you found me! Fifty-five years! That’s quite an accomplishment. You should start a blog. I bet you’ve got quite a lot of great stories you could share.
We had a lot of anniversaries when we exchanged nothing but a big hug and kiss, and that’s OK. At least we were on the same page. Flat out forgetting though, not so much. Thanks for stopping by and more for coming back. BTW- Just how’d you’d find me? I’m always curious.
I saw your blog mentioned on “The Blogess” which surprised my kids when they heard I read her regularly.
Why would they have thought that? Just because she knows more four letter words than a sailor on shore leave? Thanks Lois for letting me know how you got here. I hope you keep coming back.
Michele, when I was married (for 32 years) there were times that I actually hoped he would forget the anniversary so I could get something that I already had my eye on. Of course most of the years we did the card thing.
Magnolia
You know a card with a few posies would’ve been fine; but forgetting? not so much. I’m definitely making the most of it this year though.