This man

I just wrote a real sappy post about this man, but I couldn't publish it.  He likes his privacy too much.  That said, he might not like his photo on the blog.  Oh well.  I had to do it.  You see, he gave me a really wonderful birthday gift back in May.  And this past weekend, I cashed it in.  It started with a flight to New York and swanky hotel room.  It had big city shopping, a day in Bridgeport, CT, room service and sleeping in, too.  Three days by myself - no responsibilities beyond choosing what I wanted to eat and when to get out of bed.  Bliss.  In the end, I came home refreshed and renewed, bursting with creativity, but missing him and the girls.

It was the best gift I have ever received other than my daughters, and of course, him.  Because every day I have this man in my life is gift in and of itself.  I am truly blessed, that I know.

This man.  Oh, how I love this man.

Comments

[Sarah Jackson]

so sweet, Erin. You're both very blessed to have each other.

[theresa/t does wool]

that is love...

[Annie]

What a wonderful story.

[Dawn]

Erin...wow...that is an amazing gift from an amazing man. I understand completely because my Jason is also amazing....wow...what a great gift. :) Oh and yes...your man is gorgeous.

[Nadia Lewis]

I'm glad you got a good one too. Mine is helping me take this whole month off to reset my life back into order.

And I agree with Dawn -- you got a looker! ;P

[leslie]

okay. this is the best gift i have heard of. in a long time. you are blessed. indeed.

[Michaela]

Erin,
it sounds great. Isn't is wonderfull to spend time just alone? At our house we love to do things together, but once in a while we stay alone, leave alone and come back refreshed and happy.
I am going to visit my family in Europe for almost 4 weeks during Christmas. It would be first time without my half on Christmas and away for that long after long , long time, but I haven't seen my parents for seven years. It's about the time, right?
I am looking forward to it.

[andrea]

you're one lucky gal, that's for sure. :]

[Mary Smith]

Wow! Nice gift. Can you please get your husband to email mine?:)

[Frogdancer]

I've had 2.5 years off dating, because I was starting toi get a little bitter and twisted about loser men and I didn't want to be that sort bof woman. (It was only supposed to be a year break, but I was enjoying myself so miuch that it stretched.)

It's posts like this that make me realise that I should get up and get out there again. I'm really happy with just myself and the boys, but I'm probably missing out on another huge dimension that I could be enjoying.

[TD wool design]

lucky lady - all the way around!
glad you had a great time.

[Marisa]

Sounds absolutely lovely! Glad you enjoyed yourself and had some time away.

[Nichole]

how sweet :)

[lucy]

So sweet of you to acknowledge him! You both are special to each other!

[Qalballah]

It's great when your Dh is also your best friend isn't it?

[Courtney]

oh, bliss. and he's a cutie pie too. xo.

[Sarah]

What an amazing gift!
And what a sweet and loving husband you must have :)

[Julie Alvarez]

I feel the same way. And I am glad that we feel gratitude for these men. They are not for granted. And they deserve our acknowledgement.
I am happy for you!

[geek+nerd]

So sweet. I completely know how you feel - oh do I love my husband :)

[Katie]

Oh, what a sweet gift. I'm glad you had a such a wonderful relaxing time to yourself!

[Stefani]

What a guy! Way to go Fatty!

[Alicia A.]

You're (both) awfully sweet.

[Brooke]

What an awesome gift! The love in my heart for NYC is immense...and basking it its glory by yourself for a few days? That is the stuff dreams are made of!!!!
He's a keeper!!

[amandajean]

what a wonderful gift-the weekend away and a husband that takes care of you, too!

[kirsten]

lucky! what an amazing gift - glad you had fun!

[emily]

what an extraordinarily beautiful way to feel about your husband.

[betsy]

You two are the cutest. What a wonderful present. I think some quiet for us busy moms is so important to refueling. Fatty is a wicked smart fella. xoxo

[Stacy]

Made a weekend trip to NYC myself college hunting with my daughter. I thought I recognized you at Anthropologie Sunday, but didn't want to say anything because I only know you from reading your blog. Small world. Glad you had a great weekend.

[Melissa Crowe]

Yay! I'm so happy for you.

[Sara]

Oh, that made me all schmoopy! You're so lucky to have each other.

[lisa]

What a wonderful gift. Thank you for sharing it - it's lifted my day.

[Sher]

How sweet.

And he's hot!!!

[hortencia]

ditto! about his hotness! and of course sweet.

[Andrea]

What a heavenly gift!!

[The Knitting Archaeologist]

How magical! What a great guy...I hope I find one as great as him some day!

[beki]

Yep, you're one lucky girl!!

[cloth.paper.string]

erin, you are lucky in so many ways!!!

[sulu-design]

Ah, ha! So that's what you were doing in NYC...
What an awesome, awesome guy. I wouldn't say that either of you are lucky, though. I'd say that you are well-matched. Perfectly matched, it seems. Good for you both!

[sheepishone]

lucky girl, you!

[Knitsational (Julie)]

What a lucky woman you are. Your trip sounds fabulous!

[Amanda @ www.kiddio.org]

Oh, a weekend--nay 3 days!--alone! A fine man, indeed!

[Vanessa]

:)

[Alissa]

fun gift! jealous! what a great man!

[Tracy]

He's a good one! You're both pretty lucky to have each other. I'm so glad to know you both!

[Debbie]

It is wonderful to be blessed with such a man in your life and to take the time to thank the world for your blessing.

[tonya]

Awww.

Glad you had a good trip!

[Estee]

Arrrh, thats lovely. He's gorgeous as well as a sweetie.

[julie]

so sweet... i love coming across people with happy marriages that are so thankful and aren't afraid to say it!

[Mama Urchin]

It's wonderful to be married to a wonderful man.

[anina]

What a great gift! I know how wonderful that can be since I just had a lovely week in Houston thanks to my dearest.