The Sexiest Gift Ever.

In February of '06, I started dropping hints about Valentines day being days away. I was newly pregnant with our twins, and feeling very happy... What could make it even better I thought? Flowers, Candy, Jewelry... A beautifully written card... What I got instead you ask? A vacuum. Yep. A household tool. From MY household tool. I was pretty convinced that sometime in Middle School they pulled the young boys aside, and explained to them the do's and don'ts of love. The things that you really don't want to give to your newly pregnant wife... Needless to say, I'm pretty sure my man failed that class. I have to give him some credit though. The vacuum was given with some thought. We had moved into our new home just 3 months earlier, and our older vacuum was failing, so it was certainly a needed item. Also, he went out of his way to find me one that was not only top rated, but also red. Knowing full well that I adore all things red.
So... Upon receiving my cleaning tool for this love laden holiday, I have to say I was a bit disappointed. Hallmark holiday or not, I wanted something more! I wanted the mush! The sap! The romance! And this bag-less, dust sucking wonder, was not spelling romance for this gal. I acted as if it was perfect, and tried to suck it up (no pun intended), but really, inside I was a little hurt... So the vacuum sat, in my closet, for QUITE a few months before I finally realized that it was time to pick up the pieces of my bruised ego and hop to cleaning. After all it wasn't the vacuum's fault.
So now, over a year later, I have such a love affair with my vacuum. I use it daily... It's almost an obsession really. I love the way it leaves these lovely lines on my carpet, its bag-less action is awesome especially since I can see. the. dirt. So satisfying... I love emptying my cannister every time and seeing my dirt. I love it. LOVE IT.
So after much hemming and hawwing, I've come to realize Jon did me a huge favor... This is the sexiest gift he's ever given me... I can't tell you how much I love a clean house, it's so satisfying. It's so gratifying. It's so... Um. I don't know. It's just perfect. What's even more hysterical, is that this past Valentine's Day, Jon asked me what I'd like to have, and for me to give him a list... And while of course there was your typical flowers, candies, and diamonds, there was also this with a big huge highlighted line drawn underneath of it, with a smiley face next to it. I'll give you one guess as to what I got this year... It's only the second most sexy gift EVER.

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Comments

[Cassie]

While a vacuum cleaner might not seem to be the most exciting present, I think I would be the happiest person on earth if my husband would buy me a decent vacuum! Heck, I'd be happy if he would promise to do the vacuuming for me for a week!

[Mindy]

You are such a great writer! I love reading your blog and seeing pics of your precious family!

[Lindsey]

Inquiring minds want to know - is the broom any good? I've been looking for a new cleaning item for my hard floors, and you may have just inspired me to put a new item on my list. But I refuse to ask for such a thing for Mother's Day!

[Karianna]

Yeah. I always end up with the practical items, too, because I can't justify spending the money on diamonds. "We need this... it will just count towards Christmas," I've muttered more than once. And I agree, a clean house does quite a lot for my well-being.