Tomorrow is my wifes birthday. She isn't old, she'll be 37. While looking for a card for her I wondered a few things. Do husbands not give funny cards to their wives? They are few and far between. And the romantic ones... women like romance, but that isn't the typical man. Most of the cards, while saying what I feel, are NOT me.I'm a funny guy. I am a passionate guy. I am NOT a romantic guy. I want her to read a card from me and think, "that's Jason". It doesn't mean the same if I give her a flowery, sparkley card full of mush. It may say what I feel, but it isn't my style. I finally found a card that seemed to lead one way on the front, but inside basically says Thanks for putting up with my idiocy! THAT'S ME!!

Then off to find a gift. Wandering thru the women's clothes section at the local Meijer, I made sure the card was visible that said TO MY WIFE in bold letters. Don't want these old ladies to think I'm some kind of freak paroosing the women's clothes section. I think she figured out she's getting clothes... I sent a text message asking her size. I know, real subtle. Hey, I'm lucky to remember my own shoe size. I have to look at the tag in my pants when buying new jeans. However, ask me what oil filter goes on my truck or who won the 2001 Daytona 500...

OK, got that part out of the way. Now, stop at AutoZone to get a new cabin air filter and spot mirror for her van. Hey, it's her birthday right? I got stuff for Willene (my truck) on my birthday. Somehow I don't think it will be greeted with the same reaction as mine.

I love my wife. I don't always show it the way she wants, but after being together for 18 years, she has grown to realize this, or just simply accepts it. I've done some stupid things that would have had lesser women kicking me to the curb. She has tolerated me and supported me, with Gods help. I have tried some various ventures and even when they have failed and hurt our family financially, she hasn't "I told you so". When I tried my hand at racing, she was supportive, not badgering me about how are we gonna pay for this or it isn't safe. She has come to watch me with the kids and bragged to friends.  She did however put her foot down when I wanted a new truck. I kind of liked that. I sold off everything and narrowed it down to hers and mine, then I got my used truck. If it wasn't for her, I'd be living in an apartment with alot of worthless junk and more debt than I care to think about. I am thinking about trying my hand at politics and I know if I do, she'll be right there beside me being supportive. How do you buy a birthday present for a woman like that. "Thanks for putting up with all my crap & you know.... OH, I changed the oil in your van & cleaned your windows"? Is that how you do it? If your me, YES!