On this date 731 days ago...
My wife doesn't know it yet, but we are going to celebrate our second anniversary at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Fresno. We have never eaten at Ruth's, so this is another first for both of us. Claim Jumper "would have been" nice, but why not spice things up on one day out of the year.
She thinks we will be going to REI (next door to Ruth's by the way...how convenient) to pick up a converter for her hairdryer and some gaiters (my anniversary gifts to her she thinks...the gaiters anyways) and then, on the way home, order a "to go" pizza and eat it at home while we watch the All-Star game. Also, we are going to do a little bit more packing. What better way to celebrate our anniversary!
Not.
Hee hee...
It is only my plan...
Needless to say, she is a little upset this morning about the whole shebang.
I knew she would be...
Early this morning, I placed the anniversary card on the passenger-side dash so she could see it. Plain view. Can't miss it. You can see the card from 50 feet away.
As we got ready to leave, I opened the door for her like I always do since the first day we met. I go back around and get in the car and the envelope is still on the dash.
I put the car into drive.
The card is still on the dash.
On our commute to work, she hardly said a word. Meanwhile, I am busting up inside trying not to give away my plan for our special evening. She is flipping through radio channels to break the silence.
The card is still on the dash.
We stop by Starbucks for her daily fill of a grande black coffee with room for cream.
When we got back to the car, she said, "I'll get it myself."
Ruh roh...
Then she says in her "upset" mode, "Remember, I need the car for my hair appointment."
Acting surprised, "Oops, that's right. I forgot. But remember, honey, we have other errands to do in preparation for our trip."
"Well, I am getting my hair done and I am also going to get a manicure and pedicure before we go on our trip."
We get to work and I drop her off so she can open up the office while I drove around to the employee side to give her coffee and the keys to the car. She slams the car door shut.
Yikes! She's pissed!
I park the car and get out to hand her her coffee and keys, while she grabs her lunch.
The card is still on the dash.
Saying no more, I gave her a little peck on the cheek (she turned her lips away at the last minute mind you). I handed over her coffee, but snatched the keys out of my hands and walked into the building without turning around or blowing a kiss goodbye.
"Happy anniversary, dear. Have a wonderful day!"
Everyday, I always email her and she promptly responds.
Not today. Not even a "read receipt" from her.
She's really pissed!
I just hope my little scheme doesn't backfire...
It is a long walk home!
Post...
Had a wonderful dinner at Ruth's as planned after shopping in REI. The table was sprinkled with rose pedals. I had a ribeye and fries. She had a salad, lobster tail and steak filet. The lobster was overcooked so she ate the filet and asked for some steamed asparagus with hollandaise sauce. Our appetizer was the tempura onion rings. The Chocolate Explosion dessert was on the house as well as the lobster.
Burp.
Going to have to step up on the workouts.
Oh yeah, she did open up her card and she gave me mine.
Kiss, kiss, kiss...
And I will leave it from there...
Can't wait until #3. Fleming's perhaps? Provided they don't go belly up!
