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Mother’s Day at the Spa

April 30, 2018 18 Comments

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My husband, God love him, is a wonderful partner, friend, and father, but he is the WORST gift-giver. Four years ago he bought me a vacuum cleaner for Christmas, and he STILL doesn’t understand why that was a bad gift. Three years ago he bought me an amazing soft, fluffy robe… That was an extra small (but thank you for thinking I could fit in it)! Birthdays have never been a big deal for us so maybe I’d get a card, but not much else. He’s never done anything for me for Mother’s Day (“I’m not HIS mother” but he could have HELPED the kids do something). This Christmas he didn’t do anything for me. Honestly, I think he has pretty much given up trying.

Mother's Day at the SpaHe used to buy me perfume, flowers, gift certificates to the spa. Years ago–when he worked at a private club in NYC–he had the chef create a custom birthday cake with a chocolate decorative topper for me. He carried it all over NYC, through the subway, and finally on Metro North back to Connecticut and managed it get it to me in one, delicious piece! Now I’m lucky to get him to buy milk on the way home.

I haven’t received a present from him in years, unless I bought it for myself.

Mother’s Day at the Spa

Last week he came home and handed me an envelope, “Happy Mother’s Day!”

He had won a door prize.

I was so excited! Haven’t had a spa day since before we were married and could really use a facial, mani/pedi, massage, you name it! What a great gift AND it didn’t cost us anything! Was all ready to call and make my appointment when I opened the envelope.

day at the spa

 

It was for my CAR! (To be fair, he didn’t realize it was for the car either!)

To say I was disappointed was an understatement.

But then I realized it’s STILL a great gift. I mean it includes an oil change, tire rotation, fluid top off, wheel cleaning, tire shine, full detail, interior vacuum AND gas fill up. They might regret that decision, as I have a 2000 Ford Excursion with a huge gas tank that is always on empty, not to mention it has layers of dirt and grime from 5 messy kids. I vacuumed it half-heartedly right before we moved, but quite honestly my kids are car slobs, so it needs a good detailing.

Is it as good as a day at the spa for me? No, but my poor old car will enjoy the pampering! And it will be nice not to have 5 year old Cheerios sticking to the bottom of my shoes every time I get out of my car.

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  1. Kaylin says

    April 30, 2018 at 8:32 am

    That is so funny! Hahaha. I would have been disappointed had I been thinking I was getting an ACTUAL spa day! Lol

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  2. Kathy says

    April 30, 2018 at 8:38 am

    My husband may also get the award for the worst gift-giver ever! LOL. I think I might actually like a full detail for my car. My kids are hard on it.

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  3. Our Family World says

    April 30, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    I always end up buying my own gifts. I think a spa day would be a great idea.

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  4. Kelley says

    April 30, 2018 at 2:45 pm

    You’re making me feel better that I was the one who bought my own Christmas gift ;)… At least us mom’s can all stick together say, “we’re not alone!” haha Maybe your hubby will take a hint and get a REAL day at the MOMMY SPA! 😉

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  5. Michelle F. says

    May 1, 2018 at 7:01 am

    I am always telling my husband exactly what to get me. He has no clue even after 13 years.

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  6. Jamie says

    May 1, 2018 at 7:01 am

    Aw, man! That's funny, but disappointing at the same time. Not to say that my 2002 Camry couldn't use a trip to the spa too though.

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  7. Clancy Cash Harrison says

    May 1, 2018 at 7:35 am

    too funny but sad- i would love a spa day. all mother's do- Have a great mother's day!

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  8. Robin (Masshole Momm says

    May 1, 2018 at 10:19 am

    MAJOR bummer. Yes, it is still a great gift, but I would have been disappointed, too!

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    • Kate says

      May 1, 2018 at 5:18 pm

      I’m looking on the bright side. Someone else gets to clean up the sticky, messy food concoction that has congealed under the seats 😀

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  9. tara pittman says

    May 1, 2018 at 10:35 am

    That is funny that your car gets the spa. My car dealer has snacks when I get work done so maybe yours will

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    • Kate says

      May 1, 2018 at 1:15 pm

      We can only hope, lol.

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  10. Chelsea says

    May 1, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    Awwwww, haha. That sucks!!! I am sorry you didn't get your day at the spa, but at least your car will be top notch 🙂

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  11. Miranda says

    May 1, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    That cracked me up! I bet you both were shocked! Maybe he'll get it right next time, lol!

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  12. Jamie says

    May 2, 2018 at 8:50 am

    Oh my goodness…I would have been sooooooo disappointed! At least it wasn't your husbands fault!

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    • Kate says

      May 2, 2018 at 7:58 pm

      Yes, he was just as surprised and I was. And I am getting a little excited about having a nice clean car soon!

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  13. Christina says

    May 2, 2018 at 9:07 am

    haha that car better enjoy it 😉

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  14. Gwendolyn M says

    May 2, 2018 at 9:42 am

    How disappointing but think of how much money you will save with that one tank of gas. Poor guy thought he was giving you something great, I wonder how much his guilt will result in something even nicer for you.

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    • Kate says

      May 2, 2018 at 1:14 pm

      Exactly! It has a 44 gallon tank. That alone will cost around $150!

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