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For Jon's birthday this year, I decided to do something a little different.  I'd read on a blog about a couple who would give each other a children's book instead of a birthday card.  On that blog, she even suggested a book to give as the first one ... which was so hilariously funny, and perfect for Jon, that I chose to give him that book even if I don't make it a tradition.  Yes, it might be a little abnormal, but if you are familiar with Jon's childhood, you'll know it is absolutely applicable and appropriate.  When he opened this present, he sat there silently laughing for a full 3 minutes.  The children, who hadn't seen the book yet, were all jumping on top of each other to see what the book was.

And, my mom also gave Jon a most appropriate gift this year.  Something that I've been hearing about for quite a while now.  I don't think I've ever seen him so excited about a birthday present ... well, except for the time I got him a high-power drill.  (What is it with guys and tools?)

When he came out to Arizona before we sold our house, he stayed with my mom.  One night while we were talking he said that when our iron needed replacing he wanted to get one just like my mom's.  My aunt and my mom have been quilting together for the last few years, and my aunt has an iron just like the one my mom has.  I think she was the first to get one of these babies and then gave one to my mom.  At any rate, it is a fantastic iron!  Each time I go over to my mom's or my aunt's house to quilt, I get to use their irons and I love it!

So, when my mom called and said that she was thinking she'd get Jon an iron just like her's, I was ecstatic.  It was the best birthday gift idea ever.  My mom knew exactly what Jon would love and gave him the iron that he raved about to me for months.  And, he couldn't wait to try it out ... it was out of the box almost instantly. But, he didn't get to use it until the following morning because he didn't need to iron a shirt.  And, when he did get to use it ... he ironed shirts for the entire week.  Yes, it was the best birthday gift for Jon.
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Aubrey A said…
Wow! A man who likes to iron! I didn't think they existed. :) I LOVE that book! I don't know Jon's personal history, but that book makes me giggle on its own. :)
September 14, 2010
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