My poor husband, he's been dealing with a lot lately.
He is traveling more for work, trying to study for some tests, and unfortunately for him, he married a crazy lady. Needless to say he has his hands full.
So when I sent him a text a week or two ago and told him he should surprise me with flowers you would have thought he would hop, skip and jump to do it, well at least I did. But when he arrived home that day without them....imagine the lashing he took by me. Not to worry he eventually followed through with these lovely orchids. Which now I have the pleasure of looking at each day and they make me think of him.
Along with a big balloon with the line "I LOVE YOU!!!" gushing across it. Only too bad my stinky kiddos played with it and it floated to the top of my 23 ft ceilings and that's where it's been for a good week or two now.
I think with all of the traveling I have been feeling a bit more needy of his time and attention so I also convinced him (really didn't take any convincing) to take me out on a hot date.He took me to this great little gourmet bistro in town.
Where we dined on Oysters Rockefeller, this scrumptious seared Muscovy breast (What's that? I figured it out awhile later...duck) which was super yummy with a side of sweet potatoes and rice and topped off with not one dessert but two: creme brulee and a pineapple tart just so I could taste both. It was a fun dinner with good conversation and something a bit different then the normal Pei Wei.
All of these things (and I'll admit more...like cooking dinner all weekend for me and such) he did for me, some were hinted too, some were demanded, and some he did all on his own accord. But they were all done to suffice me...it got me thinking that I should be doing more for him. That I probably shouldn't have thrown that major hissy fit at Kohl's when he wouldn't try on a sweater vest for me, or I shouldn't expect him to read my mind (although after all of these years...?) that maybe if I just focus on the things he brings to our marriage maybe I would be able to serve him more, and give him the things he needs and then I would really realize how hard he works for us. So here's to me taking the hint, here's to me being the wife he deserves, and heres to me letting him know how much I love him:
I love you Tommy....
and to whoever was caught up in reading this mushiness...here's my apology but it had to be said.
7 comments:
Damn those sweater vests, they taunted you and that is why you got upset. Did you try a "BLUE" sweater vest? Oh, you make me laugh.
I learned pretty early on that husband's can't read minds and that it is ok to tell them what you need, even if it is flowers and especially if it is taking the garbage out. Otherwise we are left with disappointment and it is hard to love disappointment.
Awwww, such sweet and gooey mush!
And the pics of your dinner are making my tummy grumble...
NICE. Can't even remember the last time I got flowers and a date, or 23 foot ceilings for that matter. Seriously. You got a good one.
My mom has killed like 23 orchids. Let me know how it goes with yours.
I always get such a kick out of your blog! You are hilarious...
That owl and button one was so funny...and your sense of humor with poor Tommy wondering why you are so crazy with your new obsession.
Your babies are also so cute! I of course was laughing at your sweet baby, he is so yummy and handsome. I also loved your jr. high and college pics....it's great to see you "back then."
So fun to catch up!
Oh Jolene, what a great reminder to remember the little things they do for us.
Oh Jolene, what a great reminder to remember the little things they do for us.
orchids?? great taste!! and where'd you go to dinner? vouge or amuse buche? looks and sounds so good I want to go too!
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