What would you/ did you want for your 40th birthday?

smilee · August 2011

DH and I were talking about this last night... not entirely sure why... I think it came up because we reminiscing about the surprise 40th I threw for my DH...

So he asked me what I would want.

he threw me a surprise party for my 30th, so I don't think I really want that.

What would you want?

a trip?

jewlery?

Just curious.

LVBlvd · August 2011

...please don't hate me... but I'll answer for what I want for my 30th : ) Sorry - again - don't hate me : )

But I want a nice watch. I have only ever had decorative/fun watches. I want a quality piece of jewelry (think, Rolex, Cartier, Yurman) that I will keep forever.

JessandJeremy · August 2011

A trip with friends sounds like fun. Cruise perhaps.

smilee · August 2011

LVBlvd:
...please don't hate me... but I'll answer for what I want for my 30th : ) Sorry - again - don't hate me : )
But I want a nice watch. I have only ever had decorative/fun watches. I want a quality piece of jewelry (think, Rolex, Cartier, Yurman) that I will keep forever.

I could never hate YOU!

UsedToBeGoldie · August 2011

I'd love another trip alone with DH - even just 2 nights away together. We just took our first trip alone since having kids and it was so great... i have 2 more years until 40 - so i'm thinking that's what I'd like.

Ali212 · August 2011

NO idea. I think probably a piece of jewelry b/c it feels meaningful and somewhat permanent in that I could wear it forever (I did receive a really nice watch for my 30th birthday just recently and I adore it). MH has said he wants a "toy car" (basically a sports car) for his 40th. Not sure if that will actually happen for him (we have awhile to go so who knows!).

I'd rather do trips as anniversary presents so that we each receive something we really want for our birthdays (plus, we also have vacations/weekends away already...I can't imagine taking many more away from our kids than we alread do).

SeaSoul · August 2011

Maybe you should change the subject to "what would/DID you want..."

DH created a wine cellar for me by asking everyone who is special to me to contribute a bottle with a special message, then he made up the difference to total 40 bottles. It was very cool and touching and the best gift I could possibly imagine! This was about 1 week before I had Cal, so we couldn't celebrate the way I had hoped, but he more than made up for it!

ALY1981 · August 2011

Well, for my soon to be milestone birthday I asked for a sapphire eternity band (my birthstone) to go with my wedding band and antique engagement ring. We will see if the bday Gods have heard my wish

. Maybe a nice quality peice of jewelry? I agree with LVB-a good watch will last forever, same with a quality birthstone peice.

firsttogo · August 2011

Provided I have gotten my body to a good place, I would LOVE a tummy tuck!! If not, a nice Vacay on a beach somewhere. Not a cruise, but somewhere to lay around and drink!! even for like 5 days!

Kahana · August 2011

I want a trip that doesn't involve visiting family

smilee · August 2011

SeaSoul:
Maybe you should change the subject to "what would/DID you want..."

DH created a wine cellar for me by asking everyone who is special to me to contribute a bottle with a special message, then he made up the difference to total 40 bottles. It was very cool and touching and the best gift I could possibly imagine! This was about 1 week before I had Cal, so we couldn't celebrate the way I had hoped, but he more than made up for it!

You are RIGHT! My apologies!

krissyh21 · August 2011

Well I am turning 40 in November and my dream gift would be a day at a spa. Massage, pedi and perhaps a facial. Dinner and drinks with the hubs and the ability to sleep past 7 the next morning. ETA: I am really not in the mood for "celebrating the big 4-0" so the more low key the better.

oooCarrieB · August 2011

I would want a weekend spa vacation for my 40th.

I wanted a trip to vegas for my 30th, but we bought our house a couple months before my birthday, so we ripped out the carpeting in our living room on my birthday... not very exciting.

LVBlvd · August 2011

firsttogo:
I would LOVE a tummy tuck!!!

Ack. If you love pain, then this is a great gift ; )

skoorbnibor · August 2011

I wanted and got a cruise to the bahamas

LisaMarisa · August 2011

For my 30th I would love either a romantic, relaxing vacation or a pair of diamond studs. I dont need a party, I see the people that are most important all the time anyway.

Mouseygail · August 2011

I'd love a trip! And I'd get a price of jewelry as a souvenir... And drink a lotof wine onthe trip

. Gimme gimme gimme!!

wiscgirl95 · August 2011

I want a trip. I did Aruba for my 30th. I would like to go back.

Smudges*Mom · August 2011

I got a trip--five days at my ILs for my DH's 20 year high school reunion.

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(No, I'm not bitter in the least.)(To be fair, my birthdays aren't usually a big deal to me, but for a milestone like this, *something* would have been appreciated.)

AlissaCell701 · August 2011

I agree w pp abt jewelry/watch something timeless classic and never go out of style. I am also dying to go to Two places Anguilla and Italy.. Sans children of course!

LoveMyGirlz · August 2011

A trip, maybe to Vegas, or Mexico if it was in the budget. If not, then a nice long spa day with a nice dinner.

newsbaby · August 2011

Ive always wanted to go to a spa resort in Arizona!

Dochas · August 2011

I decided on a nice, long weekend to a place we really enjoy. We stayed at a better place than we usually do there and got a fantastic suite. It was great. And then he surprised me with a watch I always wanted.

It was "just" a diamond Movado. We're not in the Rolex league. LOL! (I would love to see it if you get it!!!!)

Dr.Loretta · August 2011

I wanted a trip. We went to Savannah

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