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It has been a while since we’ve featured an incredibly thoughtful man giving an incredibly thoughtful gift. When Liz of Arty McGoo sent me a note with this story, I had to share. And for any man who happens to be reading, I can tell you as a woman, authoritatively, this is the best idea ever.
superstar husband John and the lovely Liz of Arty McGoo
So, last Friday John says, “We need to go to Wal-Mart to get some things.”
Little did I know when I got in the car that he was going to wifenap me and take me away
for 4 days.
Instead of driving to Wal-Mart, he drove for 3 hours with me asking questions like, “What in the world are you doing???” “Where are we going?” After unsuccessfully trying to get information out of him, I resigned myself to being blissfully ignorant of where we were going or what we were doing.
After 3 hours of driving north we reached an Olive Garden and I’m thinking, “We drove 3 hours for Olive Garden???” John’s parents were there and they took the kids. “Bye kids! I love you! I don’t know where I’m going or when I’ll be back, but have a good time with grandma and grandpa!”
Then, John drives to an airport and I say, “Am I flying right now? Am I getting on a plane???”
John just smiles a smug little smile. And moments later I’m going through a security checkout and getting on a plane headed for Scottsdale Arizona!!! Carrying bags that John packed for me!!!
… Now, I am not picky and no fashionista, but I find some bizarre clothing choices and see that most of the items in my suitcase were destined for the Salvation Army. He packed a pair of gi-normous OVERALLS! a pair of jeans with a HUGE rip in them, a too small swimsuit, and some tiny T-shirts. Ugh! I was going to look really cute on this super mysterious trip he planned. To his credit he did pack one of my favorite dresses and heels.
After making a quick 11:00 p.m. trip to the 24 hour Wal-Mart (we did actually end up going to Wal-Mart!!!) for some cheap clothes that fit me, we had the most amazingly fabulous weekend. Arizona is where we lived our first three poor, silly, crazy newlywed years.
We visited all our old haunts, favorite restaurants, went to a Coyotes hockey game, Ostrich Festival where we saw camels, zebras and ostrich races (it was hilarious) went swimming and hot tubbing all hours of the night, ate milk and cookies, people watched at the über swank Fashion Square, saw old friends, shopped, ate horribly, and generally had a fantastic, fun, and carefree weekend. It was INCREDIBLE!
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Here’s to one rock star husband, from all of us.
Thank you to Liz (and John!) for sharing. If you haven’t been by Liz’s blog, Arty McGoo, head over now, and don’t miss all her yummy baking.
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My heart just melted. Kudos to this Super Husband, and to this wonderful wife whom he thinks so highly of as to sweep her off her feet. Romance is NOT overrated.
I personally know this couple and they are a true example of a loving and giving relationship. I enjoy being around them so much-and consider myself lucky to be called a friend of theirs.
this is quite possibly one of the sweetest surprises that i have ever heard. what a considerate idea and follow through. plus, overalls go with everything!
so glad the trip went so well and thanks for posting such an encouraging picture of love. <3
I LOVE this. Overalls and all. So fun, so spontaneous, so romantic. LOVE IT!!