Being the last Saturday in July, today marks the second annual International Monkey Day - a day where I let Katie (AKA Monkey) know, in my kind of way, that I think she's special. It marks the one year (give or take a few hours) anniversary of the creation of International Monkey Day, when I came to Ruston and treated Katie to a bit of shopping and entertainment.
The days leading to Monkey Day
Thursday morning she received an e-vite to attend the events for the day. She was instructed to keep her Saturday afternoon open, since after all it's a holiday.
Friday night she came home after work to find a form based itinerary for the day which she got to fill out as she pleased. It had a slot for a movie with coke and candy, dinner out with dessert, her choice of a new book or a new pair of shoes (a choice which could've caused the universe to explode) and a few little extras for her to check off.
Today she headed out to do some shopping, and I went into sneaky Jordan mode. For those unfamiliar with sneaky Jordan, it is regular Jordan with an inconspicuous expression (*mouse over). Anyway, I donned the inconspicuous look and grabbed a few honeymoon pics I'd secretly sent off to be printed this week and framed one and gave her the rest. I also put together a cd of a few new songs she likes.
After the presentation of the goodies, we headed out to see Pirates of the Caribbean, ate at Chili's for dinner and had some type of chocolate heart attack device with ice cream and brownies for dessert. As one of her extras, Katie selected a world famous massage. So I'm about to fulfill that request. For now though, she's content to read her new book, Marley & Me, in the living room.
And now, I must head to the living room to drag her away from her book for a massage.
To anyone who is married or has a significant other, you should try creating a day for that person. Even if you're not able to do something expensive, or spend any money, just take some time to show them you think they're special and that you appreciate them.