M’s birthday is approaching -and Stephanie’s too, and apparently Thom Yorke’s. What should I give M as a gift? And don’t tell me to make anything, men don’t appreciate handmade gifts (unless you can make an ipod from scratch). Any ideas? I took my son to the cardiologist today. He was complaining of chest pains last night and the night before that. And because one of his hobbies is reading about the human body and drawing skeletons, he could describe the pain in horrifying detail, so I took him for a triplex ultrasound examination. He is all right. I was a bit scared. But I got to see his heart on the monitor (he has one after all). Thank you for the sweet emails telling me nice things and for the cards you sent me. I was begging for compliments and you were generous, as always. Some days, I just need to be told the things I am supposed to know.
October 3rd, 2006 at 2:45 pm
I always struggle finding presents for men. My ex he likes adventure stuff so I got us to fly a bi-plane and he loved that.
missy xx
October 3rd, 2006 at 2:53 pm
How about this?
Or this?
And here’s something that’ll keep M and your son occupied.
October 3rd, 2006 at 3:16 pm
Something geeky and techy perhaps? I can only imagine how your son frightened you! Good result though xxx
October 3rd, 2006 at 3:17 pm
missy
if i ever want to kill M i will make him fly a bi-plane. he has to be sedated and/or drunk to fly.
still, hm, nice idea.
xx
walter
i love the Digital Photo Frame! it is going on my wish list.
xx
October 3rd, 2006 at 3:19 pm
fuff
i was thinking along those lines. although he’d say i use him as an excuse to buy these things for me.
October 3rd, 2006 at 4:46 pm
The only time I’ve got teary on offspring-related fronts was in hospitals for issues that in the grand scheme of things were pretty miniscule. Dehydration, tonsils, silly kid stuff that require tubes, needles, and bewildered, crying eyes. I hate that. Worst part of parenthood.
October 3rd, 2006 at 5:24 pm
that’s really a shame thatcher’ man doesn’t appreciate handmade gifts..
i lurve them.
a card, something tangiable… ’specially if it’s a card promising breffas-n-bed or a nice backrub. (my shoulders are KNOT in good condition) and stuff like that…
also, gratz on yer son’s positive health checkup. scary stuff.. my postive thoughts are with ya!
B
October 3rd, 2006 at 6:25 pm
I’m a fan of the handmade gifts. A painting or a card, but really expensive big gifts are nice too.
Maybe a new bike?
October 3rd, 2006 at 6:44 pm
Yikes; what a scare; I am so glad he is fine. Huge hugs to you both.
And thank you for the package; it arrived today
xo
October 3rd, 2006 at 6:59 pm
I would rather be told i am
wonderful than just SUPPOSED
to know - there is no fun in that.
Yah!!! for your little guy.
is this for your hubbieé
dont laugh - a pedicure.
its really a gift for you.
soft snuggly feet in bed.:)
October 3rd, 2006 at 7:01 pm
or .. a projector - i just bought
one copying missy
a high resolution, one
epson?
anyway…it is so amazing -
watching movies at home te
old fashioned way but you put
a cd in it!!!
Project it on a screen - (hooked
to your ceiling) or straight onto
the wall…
kids love it for birthday parties:)
October 4th, 2006 at 12:29 am
Money. It works for just about anyone. ;o)
October 4th, 2006 at 4:59 am
:{ glad it all ended well
techy gifts: mp3 player? mini-printer for digital camera?(the kind that doesn’t need to be connected to pc?)
(i always end up buying cds-dvds though. no imagination
)
xx
October 4th, 2006 at 5:57 am
Hi, Chloe!
First things first, so glad your son is OK - I can only imagine how worried you must have been!
About finding men the right gift - that’s always been a tough one for me, but in recent years hubby has been collecting pens and watches, so, no prizes for guessing what I get him!
October 4th, 2006 at 6:03 am
I am so sorry you had such a scare. Glad everything came out okay.
One of my friends had her husband’s childhood home done in watercoler as a keepsake. He loved it.
Hugs,
Connie
October 4th, 2006 at 8:54 am
Of course your son has a heart!
And a good one too!
I’m with Missy, I never know what to give to men…But is M. a Libra? Oh, Libra men are the best
Does he like to read? How about some nice books? I know, I’m feeling very imaginative.
October 4th, 2006 at 9:40 am
Men like gadgets, you know all these useless things for their mobile, TV, PC, car etc.
A set of toiletries from Natura, L’ Occitaine would be nice, include a shaving cream soap, bath salts, oldies type of stuff
If he drinks, a nice malt whiskey, there is one which is sold with the water of its nearest spring, a Calvados, or dorkscrew gadgets (thermometer, coolers et cetera)
Bookmarks made of leather, a weekend somewhere he always wanted to go, if he makes things, a model of a boat, car, airplane..
camera, skateboard, earphones, toy soldiers, clothes I suppose, gloves, jewllery if he wears any,
earrings, tie brooches, scarves, etc
there are 100s of gifts for men, at some point I bought Costas a kleimbann electric train which we made run all over the living room chasing the cats..
Men are boys. They love toys
October 4th, 2006 at 9:44 am
I am glad your son is healthy and it was just a short scare for you.
October 4th, 2006 at 9:59 am
Hello!!! I’m so glad that your son is fine.
You know, when I first started studying anatomy (and they gave us clinical vignettes), I also would feel heart pain, felt that my breathing rhythm was out of whack or just felt like some muscle wasn’t moving in the right manner. I guess it goes with the territory or studying the “perfect” body/specimen–all drawn in perfect detail in Netter’s Anatomy. When you see how something is suppose to work and your’s deviates slightly, you automatically think something is wrong. I’ve babbled and once again I’m not sure if I made any sense.
October 4th, 2006 at 10:42 am
Tell us what u finally bought.
I suddenly discovered die cast models of great cars and think all men dig them.. perhaps?
At least it will be something he does not expect, and he cant say u bought it for urself.
October 4th, 2006 at 12:55 pm
I’m glad to hear your little man is OK. It must have been a shock for you.
You should invite Stephanie and Thom Yorke over to dinner and eat your gorgeous looking food. What a birthday gift THAT would be !
October 4th, 2006 at 4:29 pm
Jason’s birthday is coming up also, and I’m having enough trouble with that - luckily, I know his general taste - “expensive.”
October 4th, 2006 at 5:40 pm
If it runs on power and costs above 100 euros, you shouldn’t have much of a problem. ^_-
October 4th, 2006 at 8:15 pm
I always like a book. But maybe I’m odd. I have been told that on occasion.
October 4th, 2006 at 9:29 pm
glad he’s ok! men are so hard to shop for…with mine it’s either socks or a nice kinky hot outfit for the afterhours..lol
October 5th, 2006 at 6:58 am
ooooh - what ben heller said! i’d be okay with that
in fact, that would probably be the best birthday ever!
i’m so happy your son’s ultrasound turned out okay. has he been feeling better?
October 5th, 2006 at 8:48 am
if he wasn’t afraid of flying I would suggest a really cheap easyjet ticket for berlin or milan or london. What about a minibreak somewhere in Greece for the two of you?
I’m glad you son is ok
October 5th, 2006 at 10:03 am
Thom Yorke’s latest song is not my cup of tea.
October 5th, 2006 at 11:16 am
My brother used to read the readers digest family medical encyclopedia as a child and was a bit of a hypochondriac but now he’s a doctor!
I used to mock him about reading said book but then I became the hypochondriac and started reading the book!
October 5th, 2006 at 2:10 pm
Hey, I’d think M would think the ultrasound is a great gift. Unfortunaately that particular gift comes form your son, not you.
Back to the drawing board for you. I’d like to help, but I know nothing about M.
I believe gifts should reflect both the receiver and the giver. So something you have in common, or some hobby/activity of his you appreciate…
If nothing else, cooking him a birthday dinner, either just you and him or one suounded by friends.
I think that would be a great gift.
October 7th, 2006 at 1:19 pm
I don’t know about the men in your life but I never have enough socks in mine.
Peace …
R
October 8th, 2006 at 2:42 pm
I hope your son is feeling better. I can only imagine how he describe the pain. That alone would have freaked me out.
I love homemade gifts…but then as mother says, “You’re almost half woman!” Hmmmm…so I embrace my sensitive side.
I am enjoying your posts. I’ve missed you. Hope you’re enjoying Sunday evening!
*CHEERS*
October 11th, 2006 at 11:20 am
My result would be “Sorry sir, but you have no heart”.
as for presents? Ah, who needs ‘em. Not me anyway.
(however, An ipod could be just the thing to change that)