Fathers Day....

The age old question posed to husband/father, "what do you want for_________" (fill in blank with any present giving occasion). I am not sure how this works in other households, but at my house it is usually followed by "I don't know". While this is the verbal response, there are many images flashing through the mind that are filtered through the "too expensive", "she won't buy that", "I'm not sure about that" "not for ______" categories until nothing remains. This year that statement included "what did I get you for Mother's Day?" The response was kind of loaded. As not to begin/or lengthen any current arguement, I tredded carefully. Because the reality of the situation was that he bought me a cute Vera Bradley purse, but gave it to me several weeks early. While I appreciated it greatly, I was left without a gift on Mother's Day. So does it count as a Mother's Day present if it given several weeks early?... I think I have determined (although I don't fully agree) that it should. Several people (including me) have received a more expensive gift at Christmas time that accounts for Christmans/birthday/V-day and every other gift giving occasion for the next year. We all know that it isn't really the case, but at time of purchase, that is the promise. So as I prepare for Father's Day shopping, I am at a loss as what to get. If I had an endless supply of money, I would purchase him a car and hire someone to work for him, but alas... that is not the case. This working mother just wants this day to be special for the man who makes her life brighter. So... off to shop!