A Magical Adventure!

A Tale of Pajamas

Today was Tamy's birthday. She turned "The Big 30." I had the day off because we work 2 or 3 days then break for 2 or 3 days (I'll explain later). Around 10:00 am the doorbell rang. Evie and I ran to the door to see a nice old man with flowers in his hands, an arrangement of orange tiger-lilies.

(A good thing for all of you to remember is that orange tiger-lilies are Tamy's favorite. Don't believe me, then check the wedding pictures and take a gander at her bouquet.)

After taking the flowers and setting them on the table, the nic

e man returned from his van with another basket, this one filled with fruit, beautiful, large pieces of fruit. Grapes, apples, oranges, etc, more than we would be able to eat. The fruit was from her grandparents, and the flowers were from her parents. When Tamy awoke from her "morning nap," she marveled at such wonderful gifts.

Later in the afternoon we bartered the children to someone for money. Once we were free we drove off and out of the city as fast as we could go, to Columbia that is. Our destination remained a good 45 minute away. We were able to talk and laugh together in the van the whole way there with no interruptions.

Our quest that evening was to watch a romantic movie at the cinemas. Alas, due to my poor planning and miscalculation it was not to be. But fear not! There was more to do. We ate and giggled at Red Robin, then visited a children's store full of cool things for toddlers (and me). After buying a few presents for Joseph, whose birthday is on October the 8th, we headed to, of all places, a game store. Now I know what you are all thinking. "Isn't this supposed to be Tamy's birthday?" The decision was actually hers, and a rather anxious one. She wanted to buy a game that we played about 4 or 5 years ago called, Prince of Persia: Sands of Time. But, she didn't stop there, she wanted to get all 3 games of Prince of Persia, to watch me replay them, so I bought them for her.

(Here is the movie that is coming out soon)

After our fun in random stores came to an end, we went into J.C. Penny's to buy my real gift to Tamy, pajamas. Were these lavish or silk pajamas, or Pajama Grams? No. They were fairly inexpensive, casual pajamas. Before you judge and scorn me with your pointed finger telling me what a shallow husband I am, listen well. I have learned a valuable secret that some men would kill for. A secret to knowing what is inside of a woman's heart. Here it is: Listen to her.

From the time when we were just friends, the time we were courting, to the present day, Tamy has told me her hopes and dreams. As someone who wants her to be the happiest she can be, I have taken it upon myself to fulfill those dreams and wishes. A fairy godmother or genie of the lamp

is not the only way to have your wishes and dreams come true. Listen to these magical words:

A dream is a wish your heart makes,
When you're fast asleep,
In dreams you lose your heartaches,
Whatever you wish for, you keep.

Have faith in your dreams and someday,
Your rainbow will come smiling through,
No matter how your heart is grieving,
If you keep on believing,
The dream that you wish will come true.

Dreams can come true but it takes a lot of effort to make some of them happen. Tamy wanted a Ball, I took her to one, she wanted to ride a ferry, we did, she longed to see Italy, we toured all across the country. She desperately wants some nice pajamas while she is pregnant, so I bought her 3 pairs. Now my beautiful pregnant wife is a happy pregnant wife too. Husbands listen to your wives when they tell you the secrets of their hearts, act on them, and they will let you in further.

Later we picked up the kids, put them in bed, and watched some of her favorite shows. Overall, it was a magical day!

Tamy in her new pajamas!