Anniversary Wish List

Even though my husband and I are approaching our 12th wedding anniversary (May 15th), sometimes we have a hard time getting each other gifts. I don't think I've always communicated well with him either. When we first got married I remember telling him not to waste our money on flowers because they die. A few years after that statement, I became silently upset for a week because he didn't get me roses for Valentine's Day. Apparently, he should have read my mind to know that it had changed. I'll be the first to admit that I expect him to JUST KNOW what I want. Well, it's just not fair for me to do that. Of course, it's taken 12 years together for me to finally realize he's not a mind reader. This year I decided to help him a little. Here's a list of things that I wouldn't mind getting as gifts:

1. Eden Day Spa - http://edendayspas.com/packages.asp
(The A Day at the Spa and Bare Necessities packages seem like fun)

2. Nintendo DSi XL - http://www.nintendodsi.com/meet-dsi-xl.jsp

3. Sterling Silver Charm Necklace - http://tiny.cc/uj7hu

4. 14k White Gold 1/2ct TDW Diamond Ring - http://tiny.cc/esdsb
OK, so I just really like this ring, doesn't mean I have to have jewelry. Just sayin'.

5. Digital Camcoder - http://tiny.cc/kmx9l
Doesn't have to be this brand or price. ;o)

6. 2010 Nissan Murano - http://www.4x4x4.com/Images/nissan/murano/NissanMurano2295.jpg
We can discuss details.

7. Go AWOL and we can live in a cardboard box because anywhere with you, no matter how awful, is where I want to be.

I certainly wouldn't mind if he got me something that wasn't on the list. I just thought it would spark some ideas, get his creative juices flowing. And if he's just too tired to think about it because he works 12 hour shifts, 7 days a week while he's deployed, he can pick from the list. The wish list takes the guess work out of it. In all honesty, all I truly want for our anniversary is to hear his voice.

Note: Going AWOL isn't an option. Just thought it would make him laugh. Inside joke.