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Christmas is a joyous celebration that people have been celebrating for a while. Most of us spend the latter with our family. In our case, we had a double celebration, Christmas and Wedding Anniversary. I can feel some giggle of excitement and be extraordinarily bliss every time I think of the last month of the year. Yes, I am the one who mostly surprises my husband.☺️
PLANNING
A month before our anniversary, I had unprecedented plans juggled in my mind. Ideas came up from my colleagues being surprised by their boyfriends, googling, and thinking hard about what it is. Nearly before it happened, I was about to realize the surprise I wanted for him this year. Yes, I decided to contact an online surprise gift service store. And make him a poem. Go wifey!
Later on, I unintentionally forgot my plans because of piled activities undertaken. The worse is, I was ill for a few days, a week before our anniversary. I already chilled at a temperature of 39 Degrees Celsius. I had a fever and tonsillitis. That sucked me up. Oh my, I did not even think a single moment of being sick at that time. The world seemed to crash on me. How about my surprise? What I should I do? Oh no, it can't be.
Luckily, when I can still endure the pain that has been bothering me, my sister and I went to Bogo City for her two children's pediatrician for a check-up. That was the only chance I had to buy something for him.
ACTION
I was surprised when my mind shut down when I arrived at the store. I cannot even think about what I am supposed to buy. Even so, I continue strolling around the mall. I looked at the kinds of stuff there while recalibrating my mind about the thing/s I should buy. I went to the second floor first. However, there is none I could choose. I was about to go out to the store when I noticed a stall selling some phone accessories.
I remember, one time, my husband found it hard to place his smartphone properly whenever he had long hours of the webinar. He complained that it would be better to have a phone stand.
I went downstairs from the second floor. Suddenly, I found a stall near the latter that sells accessories for different gadgets. At last, I found it! 😁
The next step was how to keep my presents for him. How should I act at home without obviously noticing those things in me? And so, I bought other stuff so that he would think it was for our child. I just talked to him calmly when I arrived home. Then, put the things in a safe place when I get the chance to do so.
I was grateful that after some days of resting, I was relieved. And wrap my presents for him as well. It was not easy to find a chance to do it because my husband goes outside rarely. I thought of a plan for him to go out. I told him to be with our child to go for a walk. Luckily, he said YES.
REACTION AND OUTCOME
Quickly, I went to the other room to do the wrapping. I had to act as fast as I could, like a thief. He suddenly knocked on the door and did not stop until I opened it, just as when I with the latter. Well, I have nothing to do. I gave him my presents for our anniversary and kissed him without any message prepared.
He covered his face when I took him a shot. He told me, I did not take a bath. I know you will include me in your blog so I will just cover my face. Hahahahha... Those two gifts behind him are for his niece and nephew.
Finally, I convinced him to show his face. He admitted he was a bit sad he did not receive any present on our special day. I told him I was sorry due to my illness. It was nice to hear he said it is OKAY.
HOW DOES OUR MARRIAGE WORK?
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Marriage is not only giving gifts on special occasions. It is about love, kindness, patient respect, humility, understanding, communication, and a support system.
Love.
I mentioned first the word love. For the reason that it embodies every character, a person should possess. You cannot love your partner without giving respect, kindness, patient, humility, and understanding. If you have it, everything else will follow.
Communication.
Communication is of much importance. It is a two-way process. One should listen while the other is talking to prevent arguing.
Support System.
Each of us has our endeavor, especially our career. I make sure whatever my husband wants, I am just here for him. To him with me.
Our wedding anniversary was not as successful as planned but still called a success in giving my gift surprise to my husband.