Originally Posted by thismomquilts
I don't want to make anyone think my husband is not the best in the world - he is - he just does not listen to what I want for gifts :( - - - he is all for my sewing/quilting/crafts... just needs to listen better... he and I have an agreement - no flowers - I love flowers but would rather our hard earned money be spent on something else. But not the doorknob (I kid you not!!) he bought me one year for Christmas!! :) Gotta' love him.
Were you in the middle of a reno-project? I get what you say about the best husband in the world missing the mark. We pretty much did away with gifts due to similar issues. He still manages to surprise me from time to time though, so don't give up on yours. THEY ARE TRAINABLE!