That’s right! If you are my wife, you should stop reading now. 

Okay, I’m whispering here because I don’t want Carol to hear, but I just made  a few plans for her birthday towards the end of October. The last few years have been pretty rough during the holidays for all sorts of reasons. This year, finally, we’re all looking forward to lots of family time.

I’ve got a little something in the works, and I’m psyched. I hate waiting to give presents. I get all excited and pop my cork too soon, most of the time. Maybe I need to think about baseball or something.

Anyway, it’s not like anything major. Like, nothing that would require passports or travel insurance or worrying about wearing comfortable shoes…probably not even overnight baby sitting, but hopefully it will be a decent surprise.

Now, don’t tell her I was talking about this. I just needed an outlet so I don’t up and blow the surprise too soon. And getting it out here helps keep me from telling Jake (who is a sieve when it comes to secrets) or walking around the house chanting “I know something you don’t know.”