Just have to share..long but cute!

So for my 1 year WLS anniversary a few days ago... My dear husband bought me a gift. All i really wanted was a full length mirror which I did get but I knew he was going to get me something else and I was pretty sure it was clothes because earlier in the week he asked me what size I wear (10's now by the way!). Sooo..... he and my mom met me for breakfast the morning of and then the two of them take off together. So I knew something was up but wasn't sure what. A few hours later my mom calls almost hystarically laughing and says 'no matter what you MUST love what Andy has bought for you' So at this point I know it is an outfit. She is just laughing so hard on the phone and proceeds to tell me that she NEVER in a million years would have picked this out for me and that it is TOTALLY NOT my style and Andy loved it sooo much that she could not bear to break his heart and tell him that she didn't think I would like it.. So she reminded me that they spent an entire hour looking for this and that It was definately bought with love!... So I get home later that evening filled with anticipation as to what this mystery outfit may be.. He brings it out and I can just tell he is SOOO proud of himself.. I mean it is the first time in many many many years that he has even attempted to buy me clothes... So I open it up and I see the most 'unique' top in my life.... I can't even explain it but lets just say it is very colorful and sparkely! Totally nothing I would ever pick out for myself.. He seemed a little dissapointed that I didn't wear it the next day so the guilt set in and my mom really wanted me to take a picture in it because by this time she has told all her friends about her shopping adventure with her son-in-lawand wants to show all her friends this shirt.. so I decide today is the day.. I will just put it on, have hubby take my picture, leave for work and then just take an extra shirt and change it here at work... Everyone will be happy! Okay.. so the first person that see's me tells me how pretty my shirt is and that it is so sparkely...lol.. i just about died laughing because it was an old man. So I get to my desk and pull out my 'real' shirt for the day that i am going to change into and my phone rings. It is my hubby.. he is going to come have lunch with me.. GREAT Right? Well... I'm sure he will expect to see me in my new shirt so I guess it is going to stay on for the rest of the day... Funny thing is that I have received at least a dozen comments on how pretty i look today.. I'm not sure if they are genuine or not because this shirt is just tooo loud not to stare at it but hey.. a compliment is a compliment, right?... So I just proudly say 'Thank you.. my husband bought this for me'... Well that is my cute story and I have attached a pic on my profile if I have sparked an interest!! Enjoy your friday all.. I know I will in my pretty new shirt

Shannan... I LOVE that top on you... ok- so the sparkels are a little much (if they show on the photo- i can imagine what's like in person) but the cut is nice on you... I would LOVE to have my dh buy me some clothes...i'm jealous!!! :P jennifer

Hi Jennifer, Soooo how are you doing today? I really admire your honesty and wish you all the success.. I know it is easy to fall off the wagon a bit espicailly at this stage in the game but as i always tell myself.. ' i did not have this surgery and get my insides rerouted so i could eat the things i ate before that made me fat in the first place.'... and really 'nothing tastes as good as thin feels'... these are the two things i repeat to myself on a daily basis... Thanks for your compliment on the shirt..I guess it's not as bad as my initial reaction but YES with the glitter it is quite a site And I am thankful everyday for my very thoughtful husband and will cherish this shirt till the day I die... or accidently spill grape juice on it...Oops did I say that? !! Hugs, Shannan

You do look fine in that sparkly paisley shirt. It might draw a little attention, but you are looking good and can handle it, right? The shirt story made me smile. -Pam