05/30/08

05/23/08

5/16/08

... giving: dear husband, happy birthday!!!

i love my dear husband

My dear husband turned 32 on May 2nd. He's not sooo big with celebrating birthdays, that is with his own birthdays anyway. He opts for a private family affair. We usually eat dinner somewhere nice but since he has work that evening, I decided to cook one of his favorite dish.

I have been busy with our houseguests that I haven't picked up his present yet. So early morning last friday, I headed to one of his favorite stores with our two kids along. I knew he's been wanting another toy, one of those electronic gadgets. I was planning to get it too, only it cost way too much. I settled for a giftcard. Not that my dear husband, who works very hard to provide for us, don't deserve to get what he wants... but I thought this "want" of his can wait, a little longer. Maybe he'll get the remainder on Father's Day.

My little ones have been doing good on errands, they were very well behaved as I did the grocery shopping. They were contended on naming the items as I strolled down each lane. And when it came time to choose the birthday cake, daddy's little kids settled for a pineapple cake. I thought it would go along nicely with my salmon florentine and mango flavored green tea.

I've already picked out his greeting card weeks ago. I mentally planned what I have to do once we get home. The salmon has to be seared oventop and broiled in the oven. It will be served with steamed rice and baked broccoli and tomato smothered with cheese. A side of macaroni and cheese will make the meal kid-friendly.

When we got home, dh was still asleep. Gee played with his Thomas and friends trains & Ree worked on shape and color puzzles as I cooked our meal. I was setting the table and the kids watching t.v. when dh woke up. He went to the gym like he does every afternoon. My dear husband exercises regularly as he wants to stay fit not only for his job but to stay healthy and be around for our kids. We all ate together when he got back. The kids sang happy birthday and even blew their daddy's candles.

Nothing elaborate and expensive on this birthday... but I am sure that my dear husband felt cherished and loved on his special day!!!