My current schedule of working two jobs has caused our social life to take a big hit. My poor husband, tiring of the same old routine of me coming home and flopping on the couch every evening, decided to take matters into his own hands and invite some friends over for a little dinner party.
I told him, "But Sweetie, I have to work all day on Saturday. I won't get home until 6:30. How can I ever get the house in shape and dishes prepared to feed everyone?" He confidently told me he could handle it, and invited two couples to dinner at our house on July 11.
I was able to make a couple of salads ahead of time, as well as a dessert, and he was in charge of marinating the meat for a barbeque, cleaning the house, and decorating the table. The picture above is his centerpiece and table decor. I absolutely loved it. I would never have picked those colors in a million years, but isn't it a fun and summery look? I think it is adorable. Do you know any men who could set a table like that as well as grill the steaks properly?
He also vacuumed the entire house, washed all the wood floors, cleaned the patio furniture AND washed the windows. To say the least, our guests were completely wowed. Oh, and he cleaned up everything afterward. The man is amazing.
On another subject entirely, I want to invite you all to go check out a new blog called Fat Cat Quilts. Allyson in Alaska, who has made a number of comments on my blog has jumped off the cliff and started her own blog about her quilting and her life in Alaska. Her writing style is wonderful and I cannot wait to hear more of her stories. Please hop over and welcome her to blogging. She will be a terrific new friend for all of us to check on regularly.
You've obviously taught him well!
Posted by: Karen | July 13, 2009 at 06:07 AM
Wow! What a good hubby! Thanks for the link to Fat Cat Quilts - Allyson had a great first blog! I'll add her to my list. One thing I'm enjoying so much about blogs is reading about people who live all over the world - from my little corner in Southern Louisiana!
Posted by: di | July 13, 2009 at 06:14 AM
Keep him. For sure.
Posted by: Nancy, Near Philadelphia | July 13, 2009 at 06:36 AM
Maybe your husband can go into the party business. He certainly did a good job! Even down to the decorating.
Posted by: Karen Beigh | July 13, 2009 at 07:17 AM
I agree with you - the table looks great! Isn't it such a nice treat when they clean, especially when they clean things we don't ever touch?
Posted by: Jennifer | July 13, 2009 at 07:38 AM
A hard working woman with two jobs got just what she deserved! Gland you could relax and enjoy.
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | July 13, 2009 at 08:07 AM
Do you loan him out? I'm having the girls over in October and I need some help.......
Posted by: Jean | July 13, 2009 at 08:13 AM
Wow What a lucky girl you are to have that kind of husband... Would you agree to clone him? Ha haa
Posted by: Liz | July 13, 2009 at 09:18 AM
What a great guy.
You commented on my blog (aroundtheblockdesigns.blogspot.com)about the parade of quilts. I was looking for your email to say thanks but can't find it. Anyway, love your blog. I'm adding it to my blogroll.
And I'm in Fresno and notice you are in Monterey area (lucky you....), so we're practically neighbors!
Posted by: Live a Colorful Life | July 13, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Nicole, I love it! That's a great table setting and he gets "Man of the Year" for sure. Thank you for sharing this snippit of your life.
Look forward to visiting Allyson in Alaska. *karendianne.
Posted by: Karen | July 13, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Nicole, thank you for commenting on my blog
www.serendipity-julia.blogspot.com
I've read down a ways and am astounded by your quilts! I hope to do as well someday soon. I hope you don't mind, I've bookmarked your blog and will be checking it out quite often!
Posted by: Julia | July 13, 2009 at 12:04 PM
That's awesome! I love the little flower tea lites on the table, very cute. What a great husband you have there.
Posted by: Carol Lewis | July 13, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Wow, I'm impressed. Sorry to say Nicole, but he certainly out did your dinner of eggplant...whatever it was!!
Carol, NE
Posted by: Carol | July 13, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Nice of your hubby to do all of that! I'm not so sure that mine could pull it off with as much style. ;)
Posted by: CJ | July 13, 2009 at 02:35 PM
He is the perfect husband you need to hang on to him But you could hire him out from time to time he he.
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Nanna mary | July 13, 2009 at 03:48 PM
Vann could grill the steaks--and do a great job at that. But I'm afraid when it comes to mopping and cleaning and washing windows and creating centerpieces, he'd be lost. I too love the centerpiece.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | July 13, 2009 at 05:48 PM
My DH is a great housecleaner and cook and party host, but decorating, not so much! It sounds like your DH has been a keeper from way back. Lucky you!
Posted by: AnnieO | July 13, 2009 at 09:18 PM
Love the little flower candle holders. They're adorable!
Posted by: Furniture Stores | August 18, 2009 at 10:00 PM
How very lovely and special was the dinner party your husband arranged...his decorations for the centerpiece were wonderful...it just looks like a party, doesn't it?? Kudos to him! And to you for being the kind of person a husband would want to go to all that work for! A fine match!
Posted by: Kayte | September 20, 2009 at 12:33 PM