Friday, March 16, 2012

My husband got me a surprise!

My husband is awesome. We've never been particularly wealthy financially, but I feel like we're beyond rich in love. I know it sounds disgusting, but it's true... and we go out of our way to show it as often as possible.

Take for example a couple of days ago. I'd been home, feeling like I was going to die from the plague (or just feel really really gross for the rest of my probably-short life), so he and our son went to the grocery store to pick up a few things. While they were out, he found in the clearance aisle of the local big box store a packet of folders.

These folders were especially interesting because instead of having pretty colored designs on them, they were black and white- they were designed for you to color in with your own colors, your own designs. He knew I'd seen them multiple times and thought about buying them, only to decide they were too expensive for what they were.

Have I mentioned I'm frugal? Yea. Just a bit...

That night, he came in and told me to close my eyes. Then he pulled out the goodies he'd found one by one, placing them in front of me. His eyes beamed with love as I giggled (and blew my nose, and coughed), and once again I thought just how lucky I am to have married my best friend.

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  1. AndreaMarch 16, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Aww, that's so sweet! I hope you have lots of fun doing the designs and coloring them :)

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  2. AnutkaMarch 16, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    So sweet! :)
    I hope you have fun with the folders and feel better soon!

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    1. LaynieMarch 17, 2012 at 4:30 AM

      Thank you so much! I'm finally starting to feel mostly human again. I'm loving coloring... I'm such a kid at heart!

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  3. DivaShopMarch 16, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Aww, how sweet!

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  4. kelly-devilishdesignsMarch 16, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    that makes me wanna cry. thats so sweet and it definitely reminds me of how my bf & I are with each other.

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    1. LaynieMarch 17, 2012 at 4:32 AM

      We've been together for 20 years. It's kind of crazy that we're still so snuggly, but I wouldn't change it for anything!

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  5. LauraMarch 16, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Aw :-)

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  6. Daily NailMarch 16, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    That's super sweet- people don't seem to understand that it's the little things that matter, not the grand gestures.

    I think when you're done coloring, you should do a fun nail design based on them! :)

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    1. LaynieMarch 17, 2012 at 4:34 AM

      You're so right! A friend once told me that love isn't a feeling, it's an action. I think she's right... it's in the everyday things.

      That's a fantastic idea! Wonder if I have the skills for that... :D

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  7. Jacqui of The Scholarly NailMarch 16, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    That is such a sweet story, reminds me of me and my husband =) So adorable!!! Those folders are amazing too =)

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    1. LaynieMarch 17, 2012 at 4:35 AM

      I'm so glad! Give him an extra smooch today. And omg, I know... I love them!

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  8. EmmaMarch 16, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    That's so lovely, makes me think of me and my partner, and how lucky we ladies are in love! I love the simple gestures which somehow feel so much more grandiose than expensive presents and surprises! This put a big smile on my face :) xxxx

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    1. LaynieMarch 17, 2012 at 4:35 AM

      I'm so glad! And yes indeed, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world some days!

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  9. Akuma KanjiMarch 16, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    I'm really happy for you! Love is needed! ^__^

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  10. PrettyMarch 31, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Cute. Rich in heart is better. Many people do not know. So cute. To love life cherish everyone. Have fun with the colors

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    1. LaynieMarch 31, 2012 at 10:12 PM

      Thank you! And you're right... I'd love to be rolling in cash, but I wouldn't give up my husband for anything!

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