It's my 21st wedding Anniversary today!
 

Guess what my DH bought me for our Anniversary? (scroll down)















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A new toilet and 'special' seat that 'gently closes' on its own! :eek: My hubby is the BEST! Since he gutted our bathroom to the studs, we just couldn't see putting our 20 year old 'throne' back in the new bathroom, and when we were picking out our fixtures, I sat on the displays and found one that was taller than a standard toilet, so it will be 16-17" rather than 14" and I will appreciate the extra height for sure. He also got us a seat that can't slam down. Since I am really grossed out by toilet seats that are left in the 'up' position, and it makes me feel really yucky if I have to touch the seat, so I usually give it a quick jab to knock the seat down. DH got tired of hearing that, so we came up with a different solution. He feels the same way about the seat, however he doesn't think he should have to put it back down when he is done using it. I, on the other hand... beg to differ with that line of thinking. I feel that if you lift the seat 'up', you should put it back 'down' when you are done.

What are your thoughts?

Oh, definitely put the seat back down! Why is it so hard for men to do this? :confused: Amy, this would make a great poll subject!

I hope you enjoy your new "throne" and I'm so happy that DH got you such a thoughtful gift. I would be thrilled with it - especially the height! Funny how the things that make us happy changes so much throughout the years, isn't it?! ;)

what an incredible and thoughtful anniversary gift. My 20th is around the corner; now I know what to hint for:D

and Congrats!!!

:cool: COOL! The best thing is that you both found a comfortable solution to a very annoying problem in most households! :cool:

Congratulations on your anniversary!

A toilet is great! I love practical gifts and a toilet is definitely one of the most practical gifts.

As of the seat up or down issue, DBF and I each have our own bathrooms. He can leave the seat up all he wants. :p His bathroom is off the master bedroom and mine is the "guest" bathroom in the hall. It works out just fine.

Kudos, I can see by your willingness to compromise how you managed to stay happily married for so long. Great gift, good job, DH. Many more happy anniversaries to you both.

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No flowers? No card? No dinner date? :eek:


Sounds like he knows what would make you happy . . . and that is all that counts! But he could have at least floated some petals in the bowl . . . :D

I do like cards but I'd much rather the toilet than flowers, lol. Years ago a friend did the trail of rose petals down the hall to the bedroom.

Knowing my DH as I do I asked him what he would do if he came home to a trail of rose petals and the dear man replied, "I'd probably grab the vacuum".

:D

You trained him well, Jules! :cool:

Happy Anniversary, Amy and enjoy your new Throne.:D:hug:

Happy Anniversary! I'm gonna start hinting to DH very soon. I also want a walkin tub. Nah..I'm being greedy!

I was going to do a poll, but I forgot how to do it!?

DH did buy me a beautiful card and we decided that we will go out for dinner in the next couple of nights. DH is still working on finishing up the bathroom. We have been sanding and putting 'poly' on the new door and the trim boards, and we did another coat tonight. I also had my 18th Tysabri infusion today and I am a bit tired and was not really up to going out to celebrate.

I will really be celebrating when I sit down on my new, tall 'Throne', so the sooner he is done, the better!:D

Amy, I got the new ADA approved toilet too. It is the greatest present I ever received from DH. My knees love it when I get up and down. No more groaning to get up. :D I am a tall with long legs, and the family is too. So this is super.

With four guys in and out of the house, and a grandson, it's makes it easier. The lid closes slowly by itself, no noise. And no washing the walls so much. :rolleyes: Target is close. :cool:

When I go to other folks homes, I feel like I am sitting on the floor in their bathroom. You'll find that out.:)

I hope you feel better and get to celebrate. Happy Anniversary to you and DH. :)

Thank you!

Yay! Now I am really excited! :Excited:

I once attended a MS support meeting, held at a preschool place and had to go to the bathroom.:holysheep: I could still walk pretty well then or I would probably still be there.:yahoo:

Happy Anniversary to you and your Hubby!