Anniversaries

My anniversary is in two days. Not just an anniversary. 16 years. And I wonder . . . how.

The man I've been married to for those 16 years planned a camping trip for the night of our anniversary. That is, until I asked if I was supposed to take myself out for dinner. Eyes bugging, slapping forehead, he asks, "That's this Friday? I didn't really forget, my Blackberry would have reminded me!" Like that is supposed to make it better.

Now someone is panicking. "What do you want for our anniversary?" he asks. So, problem number two - he hasn't thought this through. "Why don't you surprise me, get something that sybolizes our relationship," I suggest with a wicked grin he can't see through the phone. He sighs. I think I am enjoying the tease a little too much.

Should I let him off the hook? After all, Mother's Day was just last weekend. I did get a Mother's Day brunch (but I made the reservations) and a nice flower garden (well, a single flower which I requested through a text-message after I spent hours digging grass from the flower bed).

On one of our first few dates, my future hubby wooed me under the moon and stars and confessed that he was a hopeless romantic. After 16 years, I'd leave out the romantic part.

I have a request. He truly needs help. I am asking for suggestions on what he can get me for our anniversary. I look forward to sharing your ideas with him. :)