On Tuesday night, I went shopping with ricardo to get a couple of last-minute Christmas presents and while we were walking past the kitchen appliances in John Lewis, he paused.  I warned him that by doing so, he will only have to suffer my longing looks at the display of Kitchen Aid Stand Mixers.  He looked thoughtful for a moment, then we carried on our way. This what I had been eyeing up:

When we had finished shopping, and found ourselves back near the mixers, he stopped and asked me if I wanted one.  And he was serious. In January, he is going on his second annual snowboarding trip (and this time her has all his own gear).  Both years, I have elected not to go (mainly because I think me + snowboarding = disaster).  Last January, I went to Tenerife for a week while Rich was away but this time, I am staying home.  Instead, I have this baby:

I was so gob-smacked.  I actually cried when we finally got to the car with happiness, gratitude (and no doubt, a dose of PMS hormones).  I have not had chance to play with it yet, or even plug it in (I have hardly been home since we bought it) but it’s mine and I am in love.   I can’t wait for the weekend!