Hi everybody-- I am very excited- I came into a little money- so I decided
By shambuca
@shambuca (2524)
United States
August 7, 2007 10:47am CST
to take my husband on an anniversary mini vacation this fall--- our Anniversay is the end of October to I booked 4 days at Disney in Florida. We will be together 25 yrs this year and he has been working hard on the house and at his job so I thought why not- lets just do it....he has not idea that we are going-- I am gonna wait till a day or two before we leave to tell him (if I can keep my mouth shut that long) LOL.
I know I should probably save the money for something we need but all I keep thinking about is when my dad died - my parents had plans to do some traveling when he got out of the hospital because they had money to do so- and all I remember is my mother saying why did we wait - we should have put ourselves in a little debt to do what we wanted when we wanted instead of waiting now he is gone!!!
I feel good about this- not guilty at all.....you never know what will happen tomorrow- sieze the day!!!!!!
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@Darkwing (21583)
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8 Aug 07
Awwwwwwww, firstly, congratulations on twenty-five years of marriage, for October, Shambuca.
I think it's a lovely idea you have to surprise your hubby this way in appreciation of all the work he's done on the house and everything. There's just one little thing you've overlooked though, it would seem. If you don't tell him until a couple of days before you're due to leave, how will he secure time off work? Will you phone his employers or something? Don't forget that little part, will you? lol.
I really hope you have a lovely time and that he feels pampered! Brightest Blessings and good luck.
@rosie_123 (6113)
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7 Aug 07
Please don't feel guilty for a moment my friend! Life is for living. You go and have a wondeful time for your anniversary, and whatever you need for the house of whatever can wait a bit longer. I think it's great that you're surprising your husband with this - he will be thrilled I'm sure:-)) As usual, our lives "mirror" each other quite remarkably........ it is my beloved's birthday on October 27th and I'm taking him to Sweden for a week as his present because he just loves it there! He does know though- he needed to because of booking time off work and stuff! So you have a good time - you deserve it:-))
@shambuca (2524)
• United States
7 Aug 07
Oh how wonderful- our trip is the same weekend as yours- the 26th- 29th--- how funny is that. Now Sweden sounds like a blast- it must be beautiful...you are so lucky living so close to all these wonderful places you can travel to.
I have always wanted to surprise my husband like this - I this is the moment-- I have his bosses number in my cell phone so I called him and left him a message and told him that if he tells I will kill him...LOL... cause the only other person that knows is my mother. It's funny cause I have never met this man but we have spoken on the phone several times and Darren has only been there since January.
Thanks for the support- I just am gonna have a real hard time keeping my BIG mouth shut!!! LOL-- I almost slipped yesterday and that was only 24 hours after booking it...LOL LOL.
I hope you both have a wonderful time too-- Like my mom says do it now caus eyou never know what tomorrow will bring-- she is so right- and I think she is happy that we are learning from her mistake.
Hope all is well wih you!!!!
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@rosie_123 (6113)
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7 Aug 07
LOL! Well I hope you manage to keep your secret!!! It will make it all the nicer for Darran! And - yes - we are all fine here thanks.
xxxxx
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@shambuca (2524)
• United States
8 Aug 07
I try to tell people that all the time- I have lost my best friend (she was 31)- and my dad and so many- many more people- it just reminds me that we need to take the time to appreciate our family and friends- we never know how long we will have with them. I just need to keep my mouth shut...lol.
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
8 Aug 07
I think that is a great idea. Relax, enjoy yourselves and have fun. I am sure it will do you both a world of good.
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
8 Aug 07
I'm in Georgia and it is just HORRIBLY hot just now, The heat index today is to be between 114 an 117F. I did my weekly grocery shopping at 7:30am this morning!
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@butterflygirl (498)
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9 Aug 07
What a lovely idea. I don't blame you for taking the opportunity to go on holiday - you shouldn't feel guilty at all. Like you said, you never know what's around the corner. Have a lovely time.
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@mummymo (23706)
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7 Aug 07
You shouldn't feel guilty at all sweety - you both deserve it so why not? If we always did the sensible thing when it comes to money no one would have any fun! Hope you have a fantastic time and Congratulations on 25 years - good to now that there are happy long term marriages around! xxx
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@shambuca (2524)
• United States
8 Aug 07
well not totally happy but we try at least-- there are times where I could just strangle him (hmmmm...like last night) but I guess thats just part of the relationship....lol...unfortunately. And that you helping me to not feel guilty.... I am very excited it's been to long since we've had a vacation.
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@keepermykitty (2573)
• Canada
7 Aug 07
I`m so happy for you , I`d have a problem keeping this secret as long as you have to ... I think we all would LOL LOL LOL !!!
I sorry your Mom and Dad didn`t get the chance to do the same ...
Let us know how it turned out I hope you get alot a pictures ...
Have fun .
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@shambuca (2524)
• United States
7 Aug 07
Oh thank you so much- I haven't been on a real vacation (you know - flying somewhere and staying in a hotel - ordering room service) in many years-- our vacations these past years have been visiting family in Vermont (which is nice but not the same) or going to the shore and staying with friends (also not the same)....so I am truely excited!!!! I will keep you posted as to whether I gave in and told him- I will try my best to keep my trap shut though....LOL...keep your fingers crossed for me!!!!
@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
8 Aug 07
This uis wonderful for you. I don't blame you using the money for a holiday. Everyone needs to take triome out. You can't keep spending money on bills,bills, bills & stressing yourself out.
After being together 25 years, I thionk you both deserve a lovely holiday. Have a great time.
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
9 Aug 07
Oh – that sounds like so much fun- I’m so glad that you are taking the time and the money to go enjoy yourselves- How exciting- for both of you! Wow – I bet he will be surprised- and happy- I say the same thing- spend it- take the time- enjoy life- you never know how many more tomorrows you have left- I hope you can keep it quiet until then- I’m terrible at keeping secrets like that!
@princessmom1011 (719)
• United States
8 Aug 07
No need to feel quilty one of my favorite sayings is you might as well spend it while your alive because you cant take it with you when you go!! and it also sounds to me like to two of you could use the break not to mention 25yrs together is worth celebrating. ive been with my husband almost 11yrs married almost 6 of them and for our 4 yr wedding anniversary we did the same we took of to disney for 4 days and although we had to come home to bills, rent and responsibiltes it was great to be able to relax for a few days and only think about one another. have a great trip and be sure to let us know how it went! Good Luck
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@fn187zbabe (174)
• United States
8 Aug 07
Congratulations!!!! 25 years is well worth celebrating. I'm glad you've put aside for yourseves to vacation. Your exactly right about not putting it off. We never know if there will be a tomorrow. After all these years you both deserve it. And if I were you, I would make a point to treat yourselves to something even if it's not as big as a vacation more often if you could. If you work hard all your life you might as well find some enjoyment in it. Otherwise what was the sense of working all those years.
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