The Best Gift

Last Thursday Lance had the day off. I hate when he has a day off while I am stuck working because all I do is think about him having fun and relaxing. As I tend to call and check in frequently about once an hour, I needed an update just to make my work day as miserable as possible. I'd ask the usual and he'd respond with, "Oh I just showered and now I'm eating breakfast." And later still I'd call, "Whatcha doing?" Lance replied, "Just watching tv. Same thing I was doing 10 minutes ago when you called." Yes, I was a little annoyed because he has this list of things he wanted to get done while he has the day off, why isn't he working on getting that list done instead of watching tv?! About mid afternoon he called me this time and asked if it was alright to invited the missionaries over for dinner. I was hesitant at first but reluctantly agreed as we haven't spent time with them in quite a while. Just great! Not only do I have to entertain a house full of boys but I have to make dinner for them also??? I wasn't amused nor thrilled. I was looking forward to relaxing when I got off work before a hectic weekend.

On my way home from work I needed to stop and pick up a few groceries but I had a genius idea to make the oh-I'm-just-watching-tv husband run the errand. I called him up and I said, "Let's make a deal: I'll come home straight away and make dinner before the missionaries get there while you go to the grocery store and pick up these few items that I need for tonight." I was finally happy for the first time that day, he said that was fair enough. You see I'm always scheming in my mind ways to get Lance to do my tedious chores or tricking him into agreeing to make a deal. (Hint for all you ladies, these "deals" work like a charm!)

I got home and walked in the door. SURPRISE!! The floors were vacuumed and swept, the trash was taken out, the dishes were done, the table was set, the bed was made, the media draw where we keep the game controllers was organized, and hazaah........dinner was in the fridge ready to go in the oven. Not only that but a centerpiece completed the table along with napkins folded in diamond shapes. Oh the heavens were singing!! I was so impressed! And I know..................you're dying to know how dinner turned out..................Lance made chicken enchiladas with steamed vegetables and no bake cookies. It was delicious, I think that's the best meal I've had in my entire life!

Yes I did apologize to him for assuming that he was being lazy all day. When in fact, after working a very consuming and demanding job for two years. he of all people deserves a day off to relax and be as lazy as he wants. Little did I know while I was checking in every hour he was slaving away for me so that when I got home I could put up my feet and eat chocolate chips. (Yep, chocolate chips does the trick every time. My mom knows me best, for my bridal shower she bought me a 2 lb. bag. You'd be surprised at how long those didn't last - I inhaled them.)

What a guy! I'll tell you I'm the luckiest wife in the whole world, he's so good to me and I cannot complain about a single thing. He's so sweet and thoughtful. He has me up on this pedestal and I can't figure out why. I'm so lucky! And a note to all you husbands out there: if you ever want to give the best gift; the most thoughtful, meaningful and loving gift is a clean house and prepared dinner.