So ... my husband caved. I got my fire pit.
Here's a little back story. About a month ago, I told Bruce that I really wanted a fire pit. The kids love making smores and I love to sit around the fire with family and friends on a cool, fall night. They're only about 50 bucks so it was no big deal, right? NOT! Bruce got on a high horse "challenging" me not to buy a fire pit. WHAT?! His argument ... (besides our Visa bill being huge) was that I constantly impulse shop. He says I always say "I need this and I need that," and I don't stop until I get what I want. (What woman doesn't?)
Still, it's a fifty dollar fire pit. Come on! Well, I didn't buy one and this argument went on for about a month. I'm still not really sure what changed his mind. But I returned from out of town this weekend to find a new fire pit sitting on our patio out back. It was a surprise from him and the kids.
HMMM ... why the change of heart? It may have been that he was on a camping trip this weekend and realized that he, too, enjoyed sitting around the fire. Guilt may have been a bigger factor. After the topic came up on the camping trip, my neighbor, Tim, apparently told Bruce ... "Oh, just go buy your wife a fire pit!!!"
He did. HMMM .. Maybe the next time I "need" that really expensive item, I should consult Tim to do my negotiating.
I'll let you know how the smores come out.
Have a great day!
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First, the Visa bill was beyond huge due to the need for new living room furniture.
Past needs:
- The smaller bicycle for Lauren was $45 (rode twice before switching back to the larger bicycle.) Anyone need a nearly new pink bicycle?
- The quesadilla maker was $30 (used once every two months) Similar to the Fry-Daddy from 2001, used once.
Currently I am resisting the need for new patio furniture and a chest for the end of the bed.
Bruce
1 word: Be-Dazzler...need I say more?
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