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Thursday
Jun252009
Perspective
Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 12:31AM
We hardly ever get to see The Donor around these parts. We see him get ready for work in the morning, and if we're really really lucky, we might see him come home at night. But only if it's all-nighter-zombie-movie-night. We get him every Sunday, and we get him for dinner on Mondays, and that's it. As in, it.
And that's why we stole him away this week. We missed him. It's weird missing someone who technically lives in your house, but we do, all of the time. And he needed it, to be honest. Sure, I work all day, too, but I don't do it in a tux and on my feet. I deal with three children under 5 feet, he deals with 40 children over 5 feet. His days, they suck. So for Father's Day, we gave him all the day, none of the suck. And instead of just seeing him blowdry his hair and chug his coffee, instead of seeing him walk in the door and collapse onto the couch 14 hours later, this weekend we got to see him relax.
We got to see him enjoy the small things.
And revel in the big things.
And we got to let him be someone's dad, too.
He got new shoes, and he got to use them. Twice.
He got to share his favorite thing in the world with his sons.
And they got to share their favorite thing with him.
But best of all, I got to see my husband, he got to see his wife, and our kids got to see their mom and dad. At the same time.
And no one was getting stitches.
And that's why we stole him away this week. We missed him. It's weird missing someone who technically lives in your house, but we do, all of the time. And he needed it, to be honest. Sure, I work all day, too, but I don't do it in a tux and on my feet. I deal with three children under 5 feet, he deals with 40 children over 5 feet. His days, they suck. So for Father's Day, we gave him all the day, none of the suck. And instead of just seeing him blowdry his hair and chug his coffee, instead of seeing him walk in the door and collapse onto the couch 14 hours later, this weekend we got to see him relax.
We got to see him enjoy the small things.
And revel in the big things.
And we got to let him be someone's dad, too.
He got new shoes, and he got to use them. Twice.
He got to share his favorite thing in the world with his sons.
And they got to share their favorite thing with him.
But best of all, I got to see my husband, he got to see his wife, and our kids got to see their mom and dad. At the same time.
And no one was getting stitches.
Reader Comments (109)
Love this, love this, LOVE THIS.
And you guys, of course.
You need to have these kinds of getaways. Not only did you get away, you all looked beautiful doing so.
And Jonas came along? My guess is he chatted up the ladies ;)
Every time I visit your blog and see your photos I want to move!!! lol. Geez its so pretty...and thats saying something cos where I live isn't bad either. Looks like you all had great fun.
Such wonderful pictures!!! These are all lovely, and really captures the moment. I really like the shot with you hugging each other, so sweet! As well as the one with him and the kids in front of the Whistler Golf Club sign. I'm sure you all treasure these priceless and special moments with him. Thanks for sharing these :)
Just, aw.
That's quality right there.
Nice couple you are.
One day, when I'm all grown up, I want to be just like you.
What a sweet entry. We get to see our donor about as much as you get to see yours and it's amazing how lovely a bit of time together can be for all of us too.
Awesome. I'm glad you got to spend some time together as a family.
Also? Nice glasses!
Posts like this remind me of how lucky I am to have the time I do with my family. Sometimes I wish my family realized how different it is for others.
Wow... that was a downer.
Good idea! Should do that with mine sometime soon.
You two look so good together.
I really love that last picture. It's like he's checkin' you out. ;-)
Excuse me - are those Crocs Golf Cleats?!?!? That's freakin awesome.
Great shots and the one of you and him is perfect!
You are a beautiful family, a beautiful couple!
So GLAD you guys had a blast. Lovely pictures.
You all are so beautiful and fun! I'm moving in.
Wow. Just, wow. That was a beautiful post, amazing pictures and the most incredible mountains I have seen in YEARS! (I'm still a little pissed about moving away from the mountains...)
Let me know when you get the guest room ready for me.
I am so glad everyone had such good together time. AND glad that no one got stitches.
PS Marinka: how 'bout we alternate who stays over? I call salmon night.
Lovely day! I too never see my husband, only on his one day off a week. His days off feel like a vacation! Yet...only when I am NOT working on said days off.
Family time is THE most important time there is. Looks like an an amazing trip. Glad you guys got to spend some time together...looks like the scenery wasn't too shabby either.
PS - Cool shoes.
Hubba hubba! That's one fine looking husband you've got there, Shannon! What does he do that requires him to wear a tux all day, by the way?
Love, love, LOVE this.
You know? This is such a beautiful post.
I have to say that you're last few posts re: The Donor have really inspired me. My hubby and I have had more than our fair share of challenges, and at times found ourselves not so in love with each other. But a few months ago, just as it seemed we'd be better moving on without each other, something clicked and I'm finding now things are better than ever. Through your story, I've learned so much about the importance of finding the real value in a relationship and deciding to let go of past hurt. I am even more hopeful for things to come. Thanks for sharing this.
You must steal him for yourselves more often. It's good for all of you. I'm so glad you all have a good day!
Great pictures. Awesome pictures.
Can I assume the Donor works as much as he does so that you can stay with the kids?
Again, great pictures. See if you can get Nikon to get me a camera like that for free, would ya? The Pioneer Woman makes me so jealous and now you...
I loved this so much! SO much!
How sweet. It's always nice when the hubby can take time off & spend with family. Looks like you really enjoyed your time together.
What a fun post!
Sweet, sweet, sweet. I'm so happy for all of you.
YAY!!!! Great pics, you have a gorgeous family.
So glad you had time together to do FUN! stuff. xoxox
@Angella, if by Ladies, you mean 3of3, YES.
@shelly, it's the most beautiful place in the whole world on the 5 days a year it isn't pouring rain. :)
@Color Printing, I love the one of them in front of the golf club, too. He's been waiting his WHOLE life for that moment.
@Zoeyjane, I second that emotion.
@Kate, indeed it was.
@Audubon Ron, thanks, yoda. ;-)
@Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy, oh, I wouldn't say such things until you've met me. Which, if I'm counting right, is 29 days away? Squee!
@daisy, dude, I KNOW. I love those damn things *this* much. Thanks, baby!
@SciFi Dad, BRING FUNNY BACK.
@Mwa, it was so totally worth it. God, was it ever. Well, except the unpacking bit. That may take me the better part of this year.
@Karen Sugarpants, word up, sister.
@Ree, more like glaring at the 11 year old I handed the hardcore camera too, but still. :)
@Futureblackmail, they are CROC GOLF CLEATS. And he swears they're the best golf shoes he's ever worn. And I got to go to the Crocs store. Win Win, yo.
@Kori, when we shower, baby. When and if. :)
@OHmommy, thanks, pumpkin!
@Marinka, do you do dishes? THEN YOU ARE WELCOME.
@Amo, as soon as I get the guest room period, sugar. :)
@MommyTime, gigglegiggle. You're making the dip.
@Megan, we used to work opposite schedules. It's the suckiest suck, huh?
@Matt, CROCS IN YOUR FACE AGAIN!