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Five minutes on care...
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The kids ate the last of my Turtles last night. I was a little bit sad to see them go, but I was also a little relieved because if they are gone, I won't eat them.
Ken bought the Turtles a few weeks ago. He didn't mention them, but I noticed them on the counter and asked him about them. He said he'd bought them for me since he knows I like Turtles. It's not a grand gesture, but it warms my heart. After 13 years I still feel a little giddy when he buys me surprise chocolates!
I don't get flowers that often. It's because I've commented before about how expensive they are. If I get flowers, they're grocery store daisies. Daisies are my favorite flowers anyway. I rarely get jewelry, again because of the cost. When I do, it has a special meaning. Like the lace earrings I got for our anniversary that were made out of green, recycled bicycle tires. He incorporated my favorite color, the traditional gift for the 13th anniversary (lace) and a shout out to my new bike.
To the outside world, they don't seem like big gifts, but to me they are huge! He thinks about me when he's out running errands. He remembers my favorite flowers and my opposition to going broke on roses. The way he shows his care for me, in the little things, keep me secure that he's still just as much in love as they day we started. Maybe even a little bit more.
That's so sweet! I can totally relate to your story! We've been married 13 years as well, and I always said I didn't want flowers because they die and I can't keep any plants alive. HA! So, now I get sweets. Glad I found you through FMF!
ReplyDeleteNow, I want turtles.
ReplyDeleteIt really is the little things that can make such a difference. I'm not a big flower person either, but on the rare occasion that I get them, I do love them. I'd rather have Matt make dinner, though - that's really showing me he loves me!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely is the little things and I know Kevin will do small things like this, too and makes me so happy that he does remember and care about me, as well :)
ReplyDeleteChocolate doesn't last as long, but it sure is sweet (both ways!!)
ReplyDeleteDon't think that's on the list of things you can eat right now! :(
ReplyDeleteKen cooks at least 2-3 nights a week. And he's gotten to be a really good cook, the more he does it. He gains confidence and tries new things! YUM!
ReplyDeleteWe are lucky gals, aren't we!
ReplyDeleteArgh!
ReplyDeleteAw, so very sweet. The small stuff is always fantastic.
ReplyDeleteIt is always a blessing to read posts with so much care!
ReplyDeleteThose earrings sound really fantastic, in fact. And so meaningful.
ReplyDeleteSurprise chocolate, surprise flowers, surprise anything - so important.
I wouldn't mind a grand gesture or two, but the little things go quite a long way!
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing all the different ways people interpreted the prompt!
ReplyDeleteThe earrings really are fantastic. And every time I wear them I think about all the pieces he put together when he bought them.
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