An Incredible Date

My husband Verne has been working alot lately. He normally puts in about a 70 hour work week, but that changes in the fall. He is a state certified referee for football, and usually calls about 4 games a week on top of his normal workload. He loves football, so I'm thrilled that he can get out there and do something that he enjoys. Last week, he spent extra time away from home helping one of his accounts move their business across town. He was gone all day on Saturday. When he arrived home late that evening, he told me that he was going to take Wednesday off and spend the day with me. I was very surprised, and pleased.


It seems like lately, we're constantly running, and even having time to sit down to a relaxed dinner is a rarity. Things will slow down in about 2 months, but it sure is hectic for now. A whole day together? A dream come true. You see, my love language is quality time. Verne knows this well, and makes sure that my needs are met.

I expected a relaxing day at home, but he had other plans. We slept in, which is a rare treat for Verne. He had planned a day alone, with just ME. We left the house around 9:30, and headed west. Verne took me to several antique stores, which we both love. It was wonderful milling around, Verne's arm around my waist, hunting for treasures. No rushing or worrying about children near breakables. We took our sweet time. As a matter of fact, the lunch hour completely passed us by. We did get hungry around 1:30, and headed for a restaurant where we enjoyed each other's company.



Verne then took me to a mall that I had never been to, and sweetly showed me stores where he and the children have purchased Christmas gifts for me in the past. He pointed out a small sign that we bought. Who could resist that? We even went into a Bath and Body Works where he smelled everything in the store, and commented about what he liked and didn't like. I was amazed.







Our last stop was a local coffee shop that Verne frequents quite often. He's brought me tokens home from there at different times. Chocolate covered espresso beans, teapots, etc. This time, I got to order for myself. A sugar free hazelnut iced coffee with heavy cream. OH MY! What I've been making at home is lousy comparatively!




I came home with another teapot, and some of the hazelnut syrup that they use. Yum!!! Now I'm really in business.




Treasures from our day: antique boxes from a sewing table, perfect for my new sewing area; the sign that Verne picked; a beautiful new (old) teacup and saucer, a periwinkle teapot and warmer, and yummy sugar free hazelnut syrup.








Abigail took the picture above before we left for the day, and this one when we got home. It's so sweet to see the excitement in our children when we get to have a date.

Verne certainly showered me with attention, and had the perfect day planned. I hated to kiss him good-bye this morning!