DH always gets asked what I want for my birthday, and I have a hard time providing him with ideas. It's his parents and sister who ask. Plus he's usually unsure what to get me. This year I thought I'd send him a list.
Does this sound unreasonable? I wouldn't expect everything, maybe just a few things or to use this as a springboard?
~Jodi Piccoult's new book
~Karen Kingsbury's new book
~Sophie Kinsella's new book
~Medela hand's free pumping bra XXL (only from you, not from others!!!)
~Dessert tray - similar to this, but doesn't have to be this http://www.amazon.com/CreativeWare-CAK-TWR-3-Tier-Serving-Tower/dp/B004W4JGLO/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1363757526&sr=1-5&keywords=dessert+tray
~Milk storage bags - prefer Lasinoh or Medela
~12 pack capacity soft-side cooler bag - for transporting milk and pumping parts
~Any cooking knives or stainless steel cookware - preferably frying pan, saute pan with lid, or 3-quart pan with lid
~Any gift certificates for dinner out or baby-sitting (baby-sitting with dinner out is even better!)
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Sounds good to me! Definitely nothing outrageous. I always give my husband a list of gift ideas. Then he can pick what he wants and tell anyone who asks about something else on the list.
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That sounds great - a good selection of gifts that are reasonably priced and easy to get! Definitely appreciate getting a wish list like that!
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I think they are all very reasonable!
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I think it sounds great! My birthday is coming up soon and I'm having the same problem with giving people ideas. Oh well.
I did get Jodi Picoult's new book as an early gift and just started it today. I'm so excited to read it!
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@Sweet T: Tell me how it is when you've read some! She's a very good author, chooses some intriguing topics.
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I think it's a great idea to give him a list! That way he can choose what to get you and know that now matter which gift of gifts he gets, you will like it! I always email my DH "ideas" of what to get me
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i think its a great list, not outrageous at all - and nothing on it is extraordinarily hard to find or get, so thats a good thing too! would love if some of my family and friends would make lists like this
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I think that's an awesome list! I would LOVE if my husband gave me a list!
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Looks good!
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I am not a mom yet but I think even when we get there I would be totally bummed to unwrap milk storage bags
The bra wouldn't bother me since it is something I might otherwise have a hard time justifying but I would take the bags off. Otherwise I think it looks like a great list! Happy almost birthday!
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@Cole: I figure somebody might by the bags and bra together.
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One other thing I love on birthday lists is fun beauty supplies that I wouldn't normally buy myself. Things like nail polish, fancy shampoo, tanning lotion, etc.
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Sounds like a good list to me. Maybe you could use Amazon wishlist and just point him there so he can see the things? My husband prefers to shop online so, he loves my amazon list.
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I think it looks great! My DH's family is very much like this -- they make lists for every present-giving holiday and circulate them around the family. It took me some getting used to because my family does not really do gift-giving like that at all, and I felt kind of weird making a list and specifically asking for things from his family, but it seems to work pretty well!
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@MaisyMay: Will do! She is probably my favorite author. I love that she chooses such controversial topics to write about. Her books always keep me busy! I can't put them down.
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@MrsSCB: That's how his family is. When we were engaged I was asked for a Christmas list and literally had NO idea what to ask for. I've gotten better now, but usually I just tell him. I'm not trusting his memory this time though!
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@Sweet T: Her one on eugenics was creepy and intense!
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@MaisyMay: I have that one but haven't read it yet. I've heard several people say the same!
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Sounds very reasonable to me!
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@MaisyMay: Yeah, I had to actually send my own this year because DH sent his without mine, and I felt so awkward being like, "Hello, in-laws, please purchase me these gifts!" haha
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@Sweet T: When you get a chance, crack it open. She juxtaposes the past and the present, examining how the decisions made before us have the potential to influence our lives.
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I think that is a very good list, nothing crazy but plenty of ideas for several different family members!
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@MaisyMay: oh I didn't know Sophie k. had a new book out!
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Excellent list. Nothing makes you sound like a greedy-pants, so you're good.
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@MrsH: It's called Wedding Night.
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