10.14.2010

10 Years of Learning


I'm getting smarter. Ten years ago I would've waited to see if Kent could figure out what I wanted as a gift from him. Five years ago I would've subtly hinted to Kent what I wanted as a gift from him. Even last year I would've heavily hinted to Kent what I wanted as a gift from him but I am getting smarter. Last night I found what I want him to give to me for our 10 year anniversary next month. I did not wait for him to stumble across this same item, I did not wait for him to wonder what to get me, I did not sit back and hope that by some miraculous intervention I would have this gift for my anniversary without having to tell him about it. No, my friends, I am getting smarter. I told him this is what I want for our anniversary. Kent is getting smarter too. He simply said, "OK , dear." Maybe not with the "dear" but you get the point. I asked him his credit card number and it is now in the mail. It is a beautiful chain with three (instead of just one, as shown) sterling silver pendants, each having one of my children's fingerprints on it. They send you a kit to make a fingerprint, for Cannon being so small we will use his big toe. I am so excited about this precious gift. It goes without being said why this is the perfect present for our 10 year anniversary.


5 comments:

Walmir & Irene said...

Natalie,
I wish Irene would be as clever... but we are not married for ten years yet, so I still might get the "heavy" hints for a couple of years.
On another more serious note... I'm not the blog reading type, but I stumbled onto your blog a few weeks ago while you were giving updates about your sweet boy. I have followed you ever since and would like to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers daily.
Many people are pulling for you and your boy. Even people you may have never imagined.

Gladys said...

Love, Love, Love this beautiful gift you found. I love the sentiment in it. It will be something that you will treasure forever. An object with beautiful meaning, an imprint of each one of your children. How precious!

Alison Wilde said...

All I can say is HILARIOUS! I seriously am laughing sooo hard right now. You are one smart cookie little lady--it's amazing what 10 years teaches you. He might not be perfect, but he sure is a great "sugar daddy!"

Laura Copeland said...

This will truly be a treasure! You always love unique things, and this will be so special. I'm so glad Kent is getting wiser, and you are getting wiser at how to get him wiser! Hah!

Alicia said...

I love the idea of the finger print. LOVE IT! And girl I think I'm going to have to learn from you on just telling them instead of having him figure things out. Way to go sista!