The husband always struggles to try to do something special for my birthday. He's not a big surprises guy, and I am picky. This means that every year I do all the planning and excitement for everyone's birthday, and also for my birthday 😳.
But this year, I have been really running ragged. It's just past the middle of the year, and I am already longing for Christmas - a long ten-day break when I can switch off from the world and relax.
Anyway, this year I wasn't planning anything for my birthday. And I think the kids sensed I was down and not up for anything. So, they have been nagging my husband to do something special.
I took a little pity on him when I saw him googling Ikea stuff and sent him a wishlist to help him out. I really didn't want wrong random Ikea stuff in the house 😜. Not that I have anything against Ikea, they have some great stuff, but I wouldn't really go there to buy a birthday present for someone 😀.
Here's hoping I get something from on here. And maybe this list would help other hapless husbands trying to do the right thing.
A nice plant in an attractive planter
Most of my salary is going towards Leafy Island these days. I love the quality of their plants, their service, and how they stand behind their products. I have been really flexing my green thumb this year, and it's mostly thanks to the wonderful plants and after-sales support they provide. A post on my gardening updates is coming soon!
Books
I always have an Amazon wishlist chock full of books for myself - I then glance at them now and then to see if they come on sale. Here are some books on my wishlist currently.
I sent the wishlist over to K so that he has some ideas. He's not a bookish person at all, so I really don't trust him to get books that I like.
Something to make my life easier/less painful
Working from home and having no work/life balance has really screwed up my back. I have reluctantly returned to physiotherapy treatment and have invited the heating pad back into my life. My back is so screwed up that I feel comfortable only with my legs stretched out.
Because I need to monitor my son's homework, classes, and generally be in the center of the housekeeping an eye on things (ugh, hate multi-tasking like this) - a work table and chair in a home office is the stuff of dreams for me.
One thing that I have been thinking about is this table. It looks delightful, and I love the thought of having a small portable table that I can take with me wherever I work. And also, it's just so pretty! I love decoupage!
K is, however, very skeptical of Instagram shops. When I showed him this link, I was subjected to a long lecture about the dangers of buying from random strangers on the internet. So, sadly, I don't think I am going to get this table 😟.
Something to wear
Indian clothing is fantastic. Since they are fairly loose-fitting, getting the correct size is not an issue. K has successfully managed to get me clothes in the past. So, I thought a kurta set would be well within his comfort zone.
So, I fell in love with the color of this suit, the detailing on the dupatta, and I may be attending a couple of weddings later this year. (Covid willing!), so maybe he could get me this!
Running shoes
I can always do with a good pair of running shoes. I have heard great things about the Nike Zoom Fly 3, which is supposed to make even a slow, lumbering hippo (aka me!) improve their athletic performance. This shoe narrowly escaped the Tokyo Olympics ban because its thick foam soles and carbon fiber plates improve speed. I could do with one of these 😀.
I knew K would be happiest giving me the sports shoes. Unfortunately, I see now that they are sold out. Maybe it's because he's already bought me a pair?
Hmm, one can always hope 😀. I will update this space once I find out. What do you do for your spouse on their birthday?
