This year, for my birthday, Garrett gave me the most thoughtful card anyone has ever given me. I just thought I'd share it and maybe inspire you to be a little more thoughtful next time you give someone a gift or a card because it really can make a difference!
On the front of the card it says: "Do not have a happy birthday." There is a picture of Steve Carell as Michael Scott from the office (one of my favorite TV shows) that is similar to this one:
When you open the card, the card plays a little speech from Michael Scott where he says, "Reverse Psychology is an awesome tool. I don't know if you guys know about it but basically you make someone think the opposite of what you believe and that tricks them into doing something stupid. Works like a charm." Then it says "I repeat: do not have a happy birthday."
OK- So the card itself is hilarious, right? And it is perfect for me because I love The Office and psychology is totally my thing. But it's what he wrote in the card that was so touching. Here's what he wrote:
29 Things you shouldn't do for your 29th birthday...
1. Smile
2. Twinkle you eye
3. Wear hoodie shirts
4. Like things with hearts
5. Dream
6. Be really smart
7. Do cute little dances
8. Be who you are
9. Smile at your pictures
10. Do photo shoots with your phone
11. Know how to talk to the kids
12. Rock out to Hoobastank in the van
13. Wear cute jewelry
14. Love the beach
15. Smile at TV love scenes
16. Have awesome kids
17. Love chocolate strawberries
18. Curl your hair
19. Straighten your hair
20. Have beautiful skin
21. Fall asleep on the couch
22. Have lots of friends
23. Put a spoon behind your ear
24. Draw in the air with your toes
25. Have immense passion for life
26. Crave chocolate banana pie
27. Read song lyrics
28. Be articulate
29. Let Garrett have Patricia the maid clean the house on a regular basis.
Do NOT know that I love you,
Garrett
It made me cry. Not just because I'm so happy about getting a maid...ha ha ha... but because of all the things he noticed about me that probably nobody else in the world knows. Yes, I draw pictures and write words in the air with my big toe when I'm bored. And yes, I sometimes put a spoon behind my ear after eating a pudding cup. :-) Thanks for noticing, Garrett. You really made me feel special. I'm so lucky to have you in my life! I love you too.
Friday, March 7, 2008
The Best Birthday Card Ever!
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3 comments:
I write words with my big toe ALL THE TIME! What the heck. What a nice, romantic, loving birthday card. He did good! I'm jealous. I hope you had a great birthday. Patricia is the greatest! We need to go get pedicures together. Just say when and let's go. I love you!
What a cute hubby! He did good. Looks like you had a lot of fun on your trip. Lots of cute pics!
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