Disclaimer

I got a surprise package on my doorstep today. Inside were the coveted Tom shoes that were on my "Wish List". I won't disclose who they were from, because this person just wanted to do something fun without acknowledgement and I wouldn't want to embarras them. However, I will disclose that I cried (why I cry at this and not my boy staring school, I do not know). I didn't cry because I needed new shoes, but because of the thoughtfulness behind the gift. It was completely unexpected, undeserved and unnecessary but I am grateful. I am grateful for those kinds of people in my life that are thoughtful and generous with their time, energy, resources, etc. just because.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to this special someone.

After I wrote my "Wish List" post, Scott teased that it made him look like a schmuck because it appeared I couldn't buy these things that to others might not seem like a big deal or an unreasonable purchase. Then today when I told Scott about the package, he teased "maybe your wish list post came off like a cry for help or something".

So here is my disclaimer...I AM CHEAP! I always have been and most likely will always be a frugal person. Remember, I have confessed to washing red, plastic, Costco cups before? It's just part of my personality that I can't change. So, my "Wish List" post was in NO WAY a statement of distress or monetary abuse from my husband. I have to clear this up before we start getting baskets of food on my doorstep. =) We are doing great and couldn't be happier with where we are in life. No complaints!

I keep a wish list because once upon a time when we were first married, we both bought whatever we wanted without thinking twice. When it came time for special occasions (birthdays, holidays, anniversaries) we never knew what to get each other because we had everything we wanted and needed so we would end up buying stuff just for the sake of giving a gift. We both agreed that was crazy behavior and spending habits. Now we save those extra things we really want, but don't need, for special occasions or splurges. Plus when I finally get those items I have been wanting, they are that much more exciting and fun for me. It's my choice not to purchase these things on a whim and to hold out for them.

I still stand by my initial sentiment that Scott and I have learned so much during this incredible time in our life and have made goals to be fiscally conservative. You never know what will happen in life and I a believer that "less can sometimes be more". However, I will argue that sometimes a girl just needs to be a girl and go shopping, treating herself to those coveted items that make her happy (this is where my list comes into play).

Hopefully, you understand now that my list was just girly fun. Nothing more, nothing less.

**(Since distinguishing a tone from something written is often hard, let me help you out...this post is meant to be light hearted, poking fun at myself while clearing up what hopefully wasn't taken the wrong way.)