My surprise & my pathetic gift giving

Yesterday morning I climbed out of bed, scooped Michael out of his crib & headed for the stairs. I happened to look into our spare bedroom & saw this.

{It was set up but I added the sewing supplies}

{Can you believe my mom carried this sewing machine on the plane for me?}

Yup practical- did you catch this post?

Now with the new table it's officially the sewing/craft room and occasionally the guest room. We've actually had it occupied only once. (Hint- anyone want to come visit us? We may not be as good as host's as these two but we'll sure try). Now I can get started on these with the fabric I bought.

When Joe arrived home yesterday I told him he also bought me this for our anniversary. ;)I then gave him his pathetic gift of a years subscription to Men's Health Magazine, which he loves to read- in my defense! Let me explain- I had originally had this gift in mind for Father's Day but when Joe arrived home with this about two weeks before, after discussing it only a few times, I was quite surprised so I said like my mom always does "this is for ___" Fill in the blank-Birthday, Christmas, Easter - you name it- it's been said. So I decided that was his Father's Day gift & the mags were for our anniversary.

I think back to last year on our anniversary - 6 months pregnant & had just driven three days straight to TX then having to sleep on an air mattress. (Joe was there a few weeks prior so he actually had the brunt of it all. My mom drove down with me). So we arrived and a day or two later was our anniversary. I bought him a MH Magazine from Costco a few days before we took off to TX. So that was his gift- terrible I know! Especially when he actually took the time to buy me a cute purse. Hey I had placenta brain! That's my excuse!

What was my excuse this year? I dunno. I don't have a reason. Next year I'm going to have to go all out.

Don't worry I did get Joe a little something for Father's Day- hey it's his first I can't totally ignore it.

Last night we did go out to eat at our all time favorite steakhouse. Michael joined us and dined on cheese & bread. It was really yummy but not up to their standard but we were still stuffed. Since we didn't have room for dessert this weekend we'll keep on celebrating & have dessert here. I can't wait!

Oh and last night for the first time ever Michael stood up in his crib! I agree with this post whole heartedly!