My husband has learned that I’m not a huge holiday person, meaning that I don’t really get into holidays and I’m happy to just have a quiet day at home. When I had children, I went all out (as much as someone like me can do) and we did the celebrations according to tradition. On my birthday and Mother’s Day, my kids would make me special gifts, cook cakes for me, etc…However, when they got old enough to ask, “What do you really want, Mom,” I answered honestly: a day of peace and quiet where I can just lie in bed and read. Isn’t that the most wonderful day of all? The fact is that most of us have a different idea of what the perfect gift would be for us, and sometimes all you have to do is ask. The husband below totally misunderstood what his wife wanted. The great news is that they had a blast anyhow. Enjoy!
A few days before her birthday, she was looking into the mirror while he was gazing at her. He then asked her what gift she wished for.
She replied instantaneously, “I’d like to be eight again”.
He wanted to make her wish come true and planned the day accordingly. He woke up early and prepared Coco Pops for her. A visit to the Adventure World theme park was next on the list where they enjoyed the thrilling rides; the Screaming Roller Coaster, the Death Slide, the Wall of Fear and all that the park had to offer.
After having a great day at the park, they were exhausted as well as hungry, so he took her to McDonald’s outlet and munched on the Happy Meal along with some chocolate shake and extra fries.
The loving couple then headed to a theatre and took delight in the movie complemented with popcorn, candy and soda pop.
The day finally came to an end and the two happy souls returned home.
The wife dived into bed as she was drained of all her energy. The husband was happy to have fulfilled his wife’s wish to be a child again (be eight once more). Feeling like he had accomplished his goal, he asked her with a smile, ‘Well Dear, what was it like being eight again?’
She was surprised at the question and in a confused state answered,
‘I meant my dress size, you idiot.’
MORAL: Just because a man is listening, doesn’t mean he won’t get it wrong. Men will be men!
