The other night when I got home from work my husband had already fed all three kids and surprised me with a dinner of porterhouse steaks with goat cheese and crimini mushrooms on top, and steamed asparagus all drisled with a balsamic vinegar reduction (that he had just made from scratch). I was completely surprised and utterly delighted to sit down to an amazing meal that I didn't have to cook.
Then on Friday I went to a girlfriends house and drank way too much wine. I got home on Saturday later than I said I would and felt like death. He took care of almost everything that day (and a 4 year old and TWO 1 year olds is A LOT to take care of) and let me lay on the couch and recover while snugglinh with my babies for most the day, all while he was smiling and laughing and in a wonderful mood.
Needles to say, it was a good week :-)
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I've made art for presents for quite a few loved ones and family members. I've also made jewelry for my mom and a few friends. I did a baby shower for my sil and for a friend, complete with a gorgeous diaper cake. I've made dinners, cakes, etc. for loved ones (some on the gourmet side, others homey and comfy). I've made stuffed animals and baby clothes for friends' kids.
My ex got me a horse for xmas a yr into our marriage. He's also gotten other extravagant things (laptop, etc), and these would be great except he would later bitch and complain about having gotten me those things (threatened to shoot my horses, break the computer, etc). My mom has spoiled me with massage salon gift cards, my favorite camera lens (and a few others), and other things she knew I wanted. My sister surprised me with an out of state visit so she could go to court with me (divorce and custody). My mom and sister have made gifts for me (and others). My mom and my sister both spent a lot of time with me in the hospital when I was having my babies, giving me foot rubs, and keeping me company. My kids have picked flowers for me, drawn pictures, etc....and I still have them all in a keepsake box. My oldest and dearest friend came out from her state when I left my husband to help me, and be a support. She's also spoiled me a bit with shopping sprees, vacations, etc. My favorites have been surprises from loved ones for no other reason than they knew I needed a pick me up, you know those little gestures that are out of the blue.
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I do! Love them all and am super blessed to have them in my life.