I'm having a hard time deciding what to get my man for christmas and was hoping someone could help me out. Mike goes to court at the end of january and is most likely getting 2-5 years so i don't really want to spend money on something that's just going to get left behind anyways. I thought about taking him to New York City b/c he's always wanted to go but it's very expensive to visit. Can anyone help me out with ideas or romantic things i can either do for him or get him that'll let him know how much i care about him? I really want this christmas to be special since it'll be a while before we have another one together.

Thank you!
Kara

P.S. His birthday is Dec. 31st

What about a romantic weekend getaway at a nice hotel - get a suite with all the trimmings, wine and dine him, cater to his every need. Maybe Frankenmuth at the Lodge....

It would be something he'd be thinking about OFTEN when he's sent away from you.

Or if you stay local, my girlfriend gave her hubby a great surprise for their anniversary.. their friends helped her get it all set up and made sure it all stepped into place.

She left him a note at home to meet her at a nice restaurant. She told him that when he got there, just tell them at the door that he was meeting her. When he walked in, he was handed a single rose and shown to their table where my friend had already ordered the entire meal.

After they ate, my friend excused herself to the restroom and the staff snuck her out of the dining room so he wouldn't see her leave. The waiter then brought him a note and the key to a suite at a motel just down the street.

When he got THERE, my friend was waiting for him, IN the jacuzzi, champagne opened and NEKKID :D I don't think I have to tell you what happened next but ......

This happened 10 years ago and they STILL talk about how special that night was!!

mrs. d

WOW! :) That's an awesome idea!

Before my guy was sentenced, we talked about taking a trip somewhere, but decided against it for a couple of reasons, the first being money, because with him gone now, there is only my income and a lot of responsibility was going to fall on me. We decided it was better to use the money he had towards bills and stuff once he was gone. Instead, we spent a few weeks before his sentence just laying in bed together every night, watching movies, going out to dinner, but mostly staying home and spending quality time together. We always look back on those days fondly because it was just the two of us lazing about the house. A trip might be nice but I am not sure how much he would enjoy it given the amount of stress he must be under awaiting sentencing. Mrsdragons's idea is a good one...

Thank you both for those ideas! They are both great. We already do a lot of laying around especially since it's starting to get cold. With the combination of crappy weather and sad hearts, the best feeling is to cuddle together on the couch and watch movies or take candle lit baths. But, I really like that idea of suprise dinner w/the hotel. Once again, thank you for the input. I appreciate it very much!


Happy Holidays!
Kara