My husband and I met online and married a year ago...we now have a three month old daughter. We can't really get away by ourselves because the baby is breastfed and has to tay with us, and my husband isn't really a senimental or romantic type so I cant think of anything to get for our first anniversary. We got married in a court house ceremony....The best idea gets "best ANswer" award!!!!!
2006-10-11 06:42:01 · 6 answers · asked by chicwitpurpose 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I have two suggestions. One if he's a sports fan maybe you could get him tickets to a game otherwise consider something family oriented but yet romantic afterall you do still have an infant and it is possible. Nothing beats a romantic candlelit dinner at home. Or would you consider pumping enough breast milk and getting a relative to watch the baby? Ok ok that was more than two suggestions lol. Trust me he may not be very romantic but seeing you in suggestive clothing may give him some ideas in the future.
2006-10-11 07:05:35 · answer #1 · answered by Tanya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally the first anniversary is the "paper anniversary" - so with that in mind you could write him a love letter, buy tickets to a movie or theater performance you've both wanted to see (just pump milk for the baby and have grandma babysit if possible, then you know baby is fed and well taken care of, you're only going to be gone a short time)
You could also do "love coupons" (this coupon good for one backrub, this coupon good for one
Happy Anniversary and Good Luck!
2006-10-11 19:42:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Choosing a wedding anniversary gift that wows your husband can rate high on your anxiety list; believe me I know. When I work on my husband throughout the year asking him questions about what he might like to get - he always answers with a need instead of a want. I "need" new socks, a new coat, etc.
Okay, so from my experience, here's my advice from years of marriage. Trying to find something that will wow him will take much emotional draining from you and not enough return from him. He loves you, but let's face it -- he's a guy's guy. He's not going to open the gift, let out a scream and hug you with tears running down his face. Save that for the movies.
The best gift you can ever give your husband is to give him something he truly wants - to know that you cherish and love your marriage and always will.
To do this in the gift form will take some thought, but here's some ideas. 1. Don't use a basket. Girls like them, guys - not so much. Get a dark wood keepsake hinged box w/ velvet lining, large enough to fit a bunch of stuff in. Think manly here. 2. Fill it with things that mean something to only you and him. A special picture in a nice (read "manly") frame for his bedside table or desk at work, make the stuff inside personal to him and what he likes about you and life. 3. "love coupons" can be really cheesy, but if they say things like "will make dinner and do the dishes in my sexiest lingerie", or stuff like that. That can be fun. He won't always turn in the coupon, but he'll certainly get a fun picture in his head...and will guaranteed bring it up. 4. Put something nice in there the he will really love. Tickets to a ball game - and he gets to take a buddy with him. NOT YOU. Sounds like a weird gift, but you've got a baby and you're married. He needs time with the guys. If he takes TOO much time with the guys - then it's still okay to give him this kind of gift. This means that you understand what he likes to do in his free time. 5. Make a nice card that states you'll go visit mom or a friend overnight with the baby so he can have the guys over for a poker night, including cigars and alcohol. By the time you get back the next morning, the cigar smoke will be gone and you or your baby won't be affected by it.
These things worked for my husband. Keep in mind it's about him and what he wants. Put him first 100% of the time and he'll reciprocate in his own way. Your baby will grow up seeing a successful and loving marriage. Kids don't freak out as much as we think they will when they see that in mom's eyes, dad comes first and vice versa. This makes for a happier marriage and even happier kids.
I know this was a long answer, but this one hit home. I've been through the yearly angst - as most wives have.
2006-10-11 07:16:24 · answer #3 · answered by Stella Bing 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have a nice picnic with you two and the baby.
If it's too cold, make a nice dinner at home- decorate with some candles, flowers, and just spend some good, calm quality time.
Or, if you'd really like to get out, take a nice walk somewhere, in an outdoor shopping area, and have a nice lunch sitting out in a cafe. And you can stroll around with the baby too.
2006-10-11 06:49:09 · answer #4 · answered by candy- capped 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a watch with a inscribtion on the back that says I will love you till the end of time.
2006-10-11 06:46:09 · answer #5 · answered by Jackie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about a sexy nightgown and a hotel room..AND YOURSELF
2006-10-11 06:47:47 · answer #6 · answered by debbiedamnimgood 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋