The UPS and FedEx trucks make frequent stops at our house. We (especially hubby) enjoy shopping online, especially for hard to find items. Today I was expecting a box of clothing, but a tall, skinny box was left on our porch.
"Oh! It's my garden weasel!" my husband exclaimed.
The following soliloquy ran through my head and out of my mouth:
A garden weasel? The garden tool on TV? You have got to be kidding me. You really ordered a garden weasel? Why do we need that? We don't even have a garden! Did you order that contraption when you couldn't sleep at 2:00 a.m? I seriously think you need to change your meds. Are you out of your mind? Why do you "need" the most random items? Why did you order a garden weasel?He opened the box and inside was the famous TV tool. He just looked at me with his mouth open, shocked that I couldn't understand why he ordered it.
I stomped away and pouted on the reading chair. A million ideas ran through my head: I should call the doctor. I need to hide his credit card. The man has lost his mind!
A few minutes later, I found him in the bedroom. I apologized for my verbal attack on his shopping habits.
"I bought the garden weasel so I could fix the patch of grass that got charred from the fire pit. I figured it was the best tool for the job, and we didn't have one" stated my husband, matter-of-factly. "Is that okay with you?"
Oh.
I guess it's time to go read a book or organize my home library.
Sounds like it's time for some "me" time - a walk, a good read, a talk with a friend. Being with someone 24/7 can be difficult (especially after having surgery) if you each don't have your own space. The HSN can be addictive - guess you need to put a "child control" on it! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOh your hubby sounds like he is planning for his recovery. We don't have a weasel but we have every other tool in the shed so to speak. I find that I can order all the books I want if I overlook the TOYS. The latest for us is a Garmin. We have it built into one of our cars an on my phone but the one we got was a Deal Chicken BARGAIN. I mentally ordered a book. I wish you both a speedy recovery and a new book.
ReplyDeletehahaha! Your inner monologue cracked me up! You captured daily husband/wife interaction so perfectly. Thanks for this entertaining peek into your life!
ReplyDeleteGreat internal thinking. I, too, was wondering what a Garden Weasel was!
ReplyDeleteAll this talk of outdoorsy tools reminds me I need to buy a new pruner for my herb garden.
I love this private little piece! The Man and I are in High Prep Mode for upcoming Grad Party for Darling Daughter and we've had similar conversations! Best of luck for a speedy recovery for your hubby!
ReplyDelete(I also like your advice on the SOL page to allow your students to talk before they write! Perfect!)
Thanks for sharing!
Trish
Definitely a time to get lost in a book for a while. Don't forget to post a picture after you have organized your home library--I need ideas of what to do with mine.
ReplyDeleteThis is a well-crafted small moment that tells a bigger story, for sure. I have been tempted by some of those TV commercials but have refrained from buying.... for now.
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