Wednesday, November 14, 2007

How Did It Go?


I just KNOW that you are all dying to find out how dinner with the Boss went on Monday. So, here's the scoop...

With the help of my brood, I was able to get the house into good shape. We were BUSY, though! Collin took care of the porch, put chairs away for the winter, emptied garbage cans, and did various tasks that I asked of him. Abigail scrubbed baseboards, and floors, went through old magazines, and organized. Autumn scrubbed bathrooms, and dusted the living room. I tore the laundry and dining rooms apart from floor to ceilings. I scrubbed, dusted, and swept. I also made homemade spaghetti sauce with meatballs, and Coffee Creme Brulee. I showered, talked to my mom on the phone, and was dressed with 20 minutes to spare. Whew!

Dinner was a huge success, but dessert was even bigger. Verne's boss introduced him to Creme Brulee several years ago during a business dinner. Verne raved about it, and I was determined to be able to make it for him. That very year, I surprised him with this special dessert for his birthday. He requested that I make it for Monday evening.

It touched my heart when Verne's boss acknowledged that he was impressed that my husband had expressed his like for this dessert, and that I had set out to be able to make it for him. What do your actions say about how you feel for your family?

Visit Mama's Fixins to find the Creme Brulee recipe!


An excellent wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good, and not harm,
all the days of her life.
Proverbs 31: 10-12

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Amazing, that's what you are. I'm so happy it all came together for you.

Who could ever not like something you have made to eat. I would sit at your table anytime!

Congratulations on a job well done!

Anonymous said...

I keep forgetting to tell you how marvelous your heading looks. Just lovely...

Christie Belle said...

Happy to hear it went so well! The creme brulee looks to die for:)

I'm glad Autumn had a good birthday too. It really sounds like y'all have a wonderful relationship.

Christy said...

Yum!!!

I am glad it went so well!

Lori said...

What a great brood of helpers you have there.
So glad everyone could chip in and help out around the house. It goes so much quicker with all that help.
So glad your meal went well.

I'm off to your recipe blog to check out the creme brulee. It sounds delicious.

Jodi said...

Sounds like you had a wonderful evening. Dessert looks yummy! :o)

Front Porch Society said...

So happy to hear the dinner with "The Boss" went so well!! :) Sounds like he was quite impressed with how much you love/take care of your husband.

Rachel said...

Wow, you got it all finished with 20min. to spare, a shower, and phone time!!!! That dessert sounds amazing - I am drooling just reading about it!

Gena said...

I'm glad your dinner went so well! Isn't it just wonderful to have helpful children? Yours sound like they truly did a great job.

I try to keep the Proverbs 31 woman in mind each day - I have plaques and verses scattered throughout my home to remind me of my responsibilities and priorities. You seem to be doing an incredible job.

Jennifer said...

Yum! Homemade Creme Brulee ~ wow!

Glad to hear that it all came together so wonderfully. I'm sure your husband was so proud of you as well!

Hope you are having a great week!

Karen said...

You're an awesome wife and mother, Tracy. Your family is very blessed. :0)

Anonymous said...

You are an example for other ladies. ((hug))

Kelli said...

How wonderful that you and your family worked together to get ready for company! I LOVE creme brulee and the coffee flavor would be a delicious addition!
Kelli
P.s. Thank you for letting me know about the dollar store napkin rings!

Mrs. Anna T said...

Tracy, I'm glad everything went so well. Your dessert looks absolutely delicious!

Ruth said...

Oh, I'm so glad to hear it all went well! Even though you were so busy, the great news is that your house is CLEAN and you can enjoy it for a few days before you have to do some of it again. =o)

Beck said...

Mmm! You're such a thoughtful woman.