I used to be really good at birthday presents for my other half. I would give it months of thought, scour shops, even commission special items to be made. For example, there was the original Super 8 Russian movie camera and projector, George Best Wedding Present mug (well, he loved it...) and even the custom built oak chest for storing his vinyl collection. Impressive huh?
Then we had children and now all my birthday creativity is spent on their August and September celebrations. Poor MM. By October my brain is aching and empty and he's lucky if he gets a pair of socks.
This year I sunk to a new low. No socks, no pants, not even a card. In my defence, I did buy him a card, it's just that it's still in my handbag, unwritten.
So now, two days after the event, I'm trying to make amends. The children are holding him a celebratory tea party as they weren't with him on the actual day and, for my part, I have created him a birthday lawn. Best of all, if you don't stare very hard, you won't be able to tell how old he is.
On my last b'day, I had to buy my own present to ensure that I'd get something.
Posted by: Martyn Cox | October 13, 2009 at 08:30 PM
Am guessing you bought vinyl and still adore your wife, so I would call this a win-win
Posted by: Dawn/LittleGreenFingers | October 14, 2009 at 09:04 AM
Duh, I thought I was supposed to count the flowers to work out how old he was. I definitely need a trip to Specsavers!
Posted by: Jo | October 14, 2009 at 11:23 AM
It looks like the perfect present for someone who dislikes mowing.
Esther
Posted by: Esther Montgomery | October 14, 2009 at 06:49 PM
Jo - Hadn't thought of that and weirdly it's nearly the same answer...
Esther - and, rather fittingly, he does (dislike it, that is).
Posted by: Dawn/LittleGreenFingers | October 15, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Did you get that 'lawn' (sans fleurs) on the way to Chelsea Flower Show perchance?
Posted by: VP | October 15, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Oh, you are good VP!! Well certainly at Chelsea - it was my 'Lazy Lawn' sample. Not sure this is what is was intended for, but never mind.
Posted by: Dawn/LittleGreenFingers | October 16, 2009 at 09:37 AM