Wednesday, September 26, 2007
The "bowling ball" gift
There is an episode of the Simpsons where it's Marge's birthday. Homer, being Homer, gives her a bowling ball for her birthday. When she opens it she points out the fact that she doesn't bowl. He then asks, "if you don't want it can I have it?"

So when I speak of a "bowling ball" gift you'll know what I mean. When your husband gives you lingerie that is horribly uncomfortable yet sexy as hell, that's for him, not you. That's a "bowling ball" gift. You may be able to think of other examples you've seen.

I've bought most everything Emma will get for her birthday. However, M goes shopping once a week for the store so I mentioned to him that if he wanted to choose something for her then he should take the opportunity to do so. Last night he came back with a Thomas the Train Trackmaster starter set. This appears to be a classic "bowling ball" gift on the surface. But honestly, he's just filling a need. Emma is constantly asking to play "train." For now that means we have to drag out our Mexican Train domino game and let her play with the little roundhouse and tiny plastic trains. I think she's going to love her new train. Go, Daddy!
Written at 11:04 PM by Highlandgal.
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