In the same way "A kiss is a kiss and sometimes it's more," sometimes breakfast is breakfast and sometimes it's…
the beginning of good things to come…!
Husbands: Having been married a loooong time when surprises are few and far between, I can say that it's the little things--a heartfelt, unexpected compliment, a bouquet of her favorite flowers (she won't care they came from the grocery store), or even breakfast in bed–that make a difference in the everyday of marriage. Surprise your wife with a little something special with no expectation for anything in return.
(But you'll probably get "paybacks" anyway. 😉 )
Oh, and if you do decide to make her breakfast? Brownie points earned for:
- Finding a tray
- Knowing what she likes to drink (in my case, since I'm complicated, I usually require more to drink than to eat…milk, OJ and coffee)
- Including a napkin
- Knowing and taking care of her quirks.
Move over, Dr. Ruth…I think you've got some competition…!
So, so, so, so, so TRUE!!!!!!
Agreed! Nothing like opening the car door when my husband picks me up from the train and seeing a bouquet on my seat – grocery store bought or not – and knowing that everyone else sees me holding my flowers on the way home. It’s the little surprises which break up the everyday ho-hum that make a difference!
Hi Robin!
I tried to email you but it wouldn’t go through. We Stick Horse owgirls were at the first Blissfully Domestic conference and had a great time even though we were the oldest (babyboomers)there! We would love to come back, but waited too long this year. I was wondering if you could share with us on how to approach sponsors to send us there next year as babyboomer representatives so to speak. Do you have any ideas of who we could approach? We are not very adept at how to proceed in this area as you younger gals are! Thanks for any help you could offer!
Vicki
Little things – in marriage, in life, in everything – make the difference on so many levels. When I look at the people who are closest to me, they get that way because they’re exceptionally caring and giving, precisely the kind of folks who would pause and think about the things most people would simply gloss over.
What an awesome reminder. Oprah’s got nothing on you.
First of all let me just say I’m thrilled you had sex for breakfast, all great days should begin that way. Second and most importantly, is the yellow dish in that picture from the Pottery Barn ‘Emma’ collection? I have those too. Same color. Love them.
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner are all great times to spark that “something more”. Having been married nearly 34 years my husband still has a surprise or two up his sleeve. Recently, having cooked dinner after a particularly long day, I turned to put the food on the table and was surprised to find that my Prince Charming had found a candle (in another part of the house I may add), lit it, put on some smooth jazz and was standing waiting to seat me.
Now that will take you from ho hum, to hmmmmmmm in no time flat.