by Monica H.
Member since:
October 10, 2006

My Husband Is A Gem

October 27, 2009 08:04 PM EDT
views: 98 | comments: 47

Tonight my husband took the kiddos to the movies. He declared it Dad and kids night. That means that I get a break to read, play on computer, watch a movie or take a bubble bath. Wasn't that sweet of him?

They are meeting up with a buddy of my husbands who also has a son Maddies age. They are playing at McDonalds and having Happy Meals, and then off to see "Space Boys."

First thing I did was to fix myself a big bowl of warm chili. Nothing tastes better to me than Chili on a cold Fall night. I always like to have Saltine crackers with mine.

 

              

I put away a few loads of laundry and did some dishes and now I am getting ready to settle in with a book and a cup of coffee. I purchased a book at a yard sale recently and have been dying to take it down from the shelf and open it. It's called "Bastard Out of Carolina," by Dorothy Allison. It looks like it might be a heart wrenching read, as seen through the eyes of a child, but one I won't be able to put down.

                        

This is my favorite mug that I recently purchased at a yard sale for a quarter. Isn't it cute? I'm trying to look at my life as half full right now and enjoy each moment that comes along. I hope you all are having a nice Tuesday evening, no matter what you are doing in your neck of the woods. What are you doing in your neck of the woods?
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Comments: 47

Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Oct 27, 2009, 8:06pm EDT
i had chili last night and will again tomorrow ground up and put on hot dogs yum i love chili
Monica H. Oct 27, 2009, 8:28pm EDT
I love chili dogs too. Thanks for the idea for tommorrow.
amy r. Oct 27, 2009, 8:08pm EDT
Oh how I wish! I am soooo hungry now lol!
Monica H. Oct 27, 2009, 8:28pm EDT
I would send you a bowl if I could.
amy r. Oct 27, 2009, 8:34pm EDT
Awww, thank you, I got pizza now, I couldn't take it anymore lol!
Amber H. Oct 27, 2009, 8:09pm EDT
I am new to gather so am trying to do as much as possible on that. Right now I am talking to my husband on Im and in person, as well as with a friend. I'm also doing other sites, hoping to get amazon cards for the holiday season.
Monica H. Oct 27, 2009, 8:29pm EDT
Welcome to Gather Amber.
Amber H. Oct 27, 2009, 8:32pm EDT
Thank you, I also meant to mention I like your mug as well! The chili looked good as well, but I'm not that big of a fan. Had homemade pizza tonight.
Monica H. Oct 27, 2009, 8:41pm EDT
Pizza sounds pretty good too.
Amber H. Oct 27, 2009, 8:45pm EDT
yep, one of those chef boyardee pizza kits, so it wasn't homemade homemade.
Monica H. Oct 30, 2009, 9:57am EDT
Yes, but still very tasty!
*~*Meg*~* D. Oct 27, 2009, 8:14pm EDT
enjoy your evening!!!
Monica H. Oct 27, 2009, 8:29pm EDT
Thanks Margaret.

Enjoy yours as well.
Monica H. Oct 27, 2009, 8:42pm EDT
Also.........Welcome to Gather. Hope you enjoy it.
*~*Meg*~* D. Oct 27, 2009, 9:58pm EDT
thank you!!!
Kathy D. Oct 27, 2009, 8:21pm EDT
Wow - how nice of your husband to do that! Love that mug, by the way!
Monica H. Oct 27, 2009, 8:42pm EDT
Yeah, he's a pretty good guy. He doesn't do stuff like this too often though. He works all the time.
Kimber L. Oct 27, 2009, 8:26pm EDT
Ilove chili now I am hungry for it!!!! I am relaxing washing Cake Boss waiting on hubby to get home from taking Drake to boyscouts
Monica H. Oct 27, 2009, 8:42pm EDT
Have a great night Kimber.
Marianne R. Oct 27, 2009, 8:38pm EDT
Tonight was pizza night with my parents (and play time with Sparky). I just started a new book, The Time Travelers Wife. So after my eBay stuff ends, I'll probably head to bed early to read.
Monica H. Oct 27, 2009, 8:43pm EDT
Sparky looked so cute in his halloween costume. I loved your essay from earlier.

I still haven't gotten off the computer and started to read yet. ha ha
JoAnn C. Oct 27, 2009, 8:54pm EDT
That's so sweet. The chili looks yummy. I love chili on a cold day with losts of crackers.
Monica H. Oct 28, 2009, 9:49am EDT
Me too JoAnn. My husband loves Chili so I made a big pot yesterday as a surprise for him.
JOHN BECK Oct 27, 2009, 8:55pm EDT
Nice for you, nice for the kids, nice for hubby.
Monica H. Oct 30, 2009, 9:58am EDT
It was truly a nice night for everybody. Maybe I should ask him to do this every week. ha ha ha
*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. Oct 27, 2009, 9:08pm EDT
He is a gem. Nice soup!
j - Frugal Mom - r. Oct 27, 2009, 9:21pm EDT
What a sweet and thoughtful husband you have Monica.

I got the two oldest boys in bed, but Emmett is hungry for love. I am typing from my bed, as I am so tired, but I need to get some work done online. My husband came home early tonight ...7 p.m. I asked him if he was done for the night and his response was "Well, yes, but I might head out real quick...for a few hours....I thought it was a very contradicting answer, but he is doing paperwork with his 86-year-old boss, and I know it can take quite a while.
Monica H. Oct 28, 2009, 9:49am EDT
I bet giving that baby Emmett lots of love is just the coolest thing in the world right now.
Victoria H. Oct 27, 2009, 9:41pm EDT
Hey, you should call and "hint" to my husband to do that too!!!! LOL Man, I could go for a huge bowl of chili right now! Mmmm.
Monica H. Oct 28, 2009, 9:50am EDT
I was home yesterday with Aidan and we decided to make a big pot of it. I wish you lived here...........I would have invited your whole family over.
It sounds like you are having a nice quiet evening!
My husband went to bed early, so it is me & gather right now. My daughter is on her computer~
Monica H. Oct 28, 2009, 9:51am EDT
It was so nice and quiet. When Lenny pulled in the driveway I ran out to see if the kids enjoyed the movie and they were both sounds asleep in their car seats. We carried them in and put their PJ's on and they didn't even stir. I think Daddy wore them out.
Ellie !. Oct 27, 2009, 10:09pm EDT
Sounds like a great evening. I am working tonight! Bah, humbug! Husband is out at opening night for the Portland Trailblazers...one kid studying...other kid out with friends...other kid...hmmm wonder what she's doing!
Carla B. Oct 27, 2009, 10:56pm EDT
That sounds like a great evening. I don't think Elliott is ready for the movie theater yet. He's still all over the place. Has Aidan been to the movies before?

I just got the baby in bed. It sounds like the other three are all asleep now, too. So I have a while to myself before my husband gets home from work.
Monica H. Oct 28, 2009, 9:52am EDT
Aidan had been one time to the movies with me and Maddie. He loved it. You might be surprised. Elliott would probably love it. He was so excited that he sat in his seat just glued to the movie screen. He likes the popcorn too. It's a bit expensive so we don't do it that often.
KittyMommy2u W. Oct 27, 2009, 11:07pm EDT
Wonderful! How sweet of your husband to give you a night off.
Monica H. Oct 28, 2009, 9:53am EDT
He can do things once in a while out of the blue that makes my heart happy. It makes up for the times when he's a butt. ha ha ha ha
Mrslisae Photography E. Oct 27, 2009, 11:19pm EDT
nice evening
Monica H. Oct 30, 2009, 9:59am EDT
It really was a treat as it doesn't happen to often.
heather "chickenlips" g. Oct 28, 2009, 1:04am EDT
What a sweetie your hubby is :~)

We had chili dogs for dinner!
Monica H. Oct 28, 2009, 9:53am EDT
We will probably have chili dogs tonight for supper. I don't think the kids will eat them but me and hubby will.
Monica H. Oct 28, 2009, 9:55am EDT
I got so busy with laundry, dishes, Gather...............I still haven't opened up the book yet. Now I have a three year old that is wanting Mommy to play. Be back later.
Mariana T. Oct 28, 2009, 9:57am EDT
hi Monica - I think it's great you got a night off to do your thing!! I love the pictures - and the mug is one that I would have bought too! In fact, I do love those bargains and surprises at Yard Sales!!! Hope your kids are well and I will catch up on posts and comments when I get back to Calif. Hi to them all.

By the way, we have started the fall session of Shedding Light in case you are interested. hope to see you. Salud
Monica H. Oct 30, 2009, 10:00am EDT
Hello Mariana. Long time......no see.

I do love the treasures I find at yard sales too.
Natalie Neal Whitefield Oct 28, 2009, 2:15pm EDT
Charming!
Monica H. Oct 30, 2009, 10:00am EDT
Thanks for stopping by Natalie.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Bundy P Oct 28, 2009, 8:29pm EDT
That was sweet of him to do that!

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