When Mandi & I first found out that we were going to be parents, we both got excited. Mandi really wanted a girl, and I was just happy a child of my own. As we were preparing to go on a cruise, I stopped into a jewelry store. I wanted to give Mandi something to let her know that even though we were not married, I wasn’t going anywhere. I also made her a promise that I would always be there for her and our unborn child.
Our first due date was set for September 21st. The birthstone for September is Sapphire. On a spur of the moment decision, I purchased a ring for Mandi with the birthstone of our child. This ring was to give Mandi a daily reminder of my undying commitment to be a father, and to remember that I will always be there her too.
On the cruise, in the first moments in our cabin, I surprised her with the token. Needless to say, we were both in tears before I could get all the words out, but she had a complete understanding of what was going on. It was not an engagement ring. That may come later, but it is an eternal bond that we will both share for the rest of our lives.
A few weeks ago I was sweating bullets. As Mandi had some early signs that she might go into labor, she reminded me that she might need a new ring. I would have to purchase a new Peridot ring instead of the sapphire!! As today marks the last day of the month, I may be off the hook…. So I only have to buy one more ring with a princess cut…..
The flip side to the Peridot or Sapphire debate lies in our wonderful education system. The cut off for kindergarten is today. Unless Kaia comes today, we will have to push her back a year before she can start school as a 4yr old turning 5. I know this is getting ahead, but planning is planning. My father always taught to “Plan your Work and Work your Plan”. The other question is not gem stone she will be having, it is will she be attending school in 2015 or 2016?? I guess we will find out today??
It appears Kaia is taking after me and doing things on her own time… A real chip of the block!!
Not for nothing... Sapphires are WAY WAY WAY prettier than Peridots. When I realized that my children's birthstones would be Peridots- I went ahead and bought their mom a Diamond necklace... just sayin..
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