For my very FIRST Valentines Day with my FIRST EVER VALENTINE I received a gift. Well I actually got two gifts, but lets not get ahead of ourselves. I have wanted a Kitchen Aid since I knew what one was. I thought a home wasn't complete without one. But when our wedding came and went, and we were putting many gift cards to use, we had to choose between a comforter for our bed or a kitchen aid, the comforter won. We lived in Idaho and it was the rational choice. I never stopped wanting what I didn't have and knew was not in the budget.
J is a practical man. He got it from his father. It is one of the things I love most about my him (because I am a dreamer. perfect match). Except that I was 19 and had this made up idea of what romance was. J and I worked side by side for 5 months a pizza place when we were first married. It was AWESOME!!! But we never got off @ the same time. One day I was outside waiting for him to come home when he hinted about a Kitchen Aid for a valentines gift. I made a sarcastic teenager remark about how he would be on the couch for a month. His face fell as he opened the trunk of his car and there was a previously loved white Kitchen Aid. I should have felt awful, but I went off about how "totally un-romantic" that was for a gift and how I had given him plenty of other hints and that by the next week he had better come up with a more appropriate gift. (can you say PMS much?! ouch) We took the mixer up stairs and it sat on the counter for a long time. Valentines day came (I received a gift card to a spa and J got cologne and a suit) and went with the mixer untouched. Around May I decided to use it and have loved it since. It wasn't always as frequently used (30 hr work weeks and 16 hour credit semesters aren't kosher), but still loved.
Jordan forgave me for my childish behavior hours after my tantrum (he can't stay mad @ me). But I guess I've never forgiven myself for my awful reaction. J is practical and KNEW that I wanted this and that I would need it! Plus, he got it for a steal!!! Tonight as I mixed dough for some more delish Amish bread, with my apprentice TC I was SO grateful for the wonderful gift I have been given. Even though it spewed about 1 cup of flour everywhere I am grateful for this modern convenience.
We haven't always been the best spouses (we were new @ it ;) of course), but through time we have grown to understand and see what each other needs. I need j to have seconds and taste it before he puts hot sauce on it. J needs more room on the bed and clean underwear.
My White Rider, as I affectionately call her, doesn't make my home. TC and J reaching their hands in the bowl does.
Jordan thank you for this amazing gift!
xo,
kellee
3 comments:
BY FAR my FAVORITE post you've EVER written!
It takes a big person to look back on the things we've said and/or done and put all pride aside to repent. Marrying young has it's advantages and disadvantages. We're super selfish and think we've got "it" all figured out. But the upside of it is we get exposed for who we really are and all our weaknesses MUCH earlier! :) So the growth happens alonside your partner! What more could you ask for?
I love you, Kelle Claire. Thank you for sharing. You & Jordan were made for one another. I'm so happy you met, fell in love and made your beautiful family together! You are examples to me!
Love,
MJ
xoxo
Kellee...thanks for this post. You are a good example. You two are such a cute couple!
the kitchenaid is awesome! i've wanted one for years too and i got one during the lowe's black friday for 90% off..best day ever! =)
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