They’re saved on my phone. I just took some pictures of them once I got home, handed off the large sweet tea, and played with the kids for an hour or so. ; )
Whoops, I was thinking of your sister-in-law (I think her name is Amy?) in case there was any confusion. Glad to hear sheโs doing better, if there wasnโt any (confusion, that is).
So I just looked at this again and laughed when I saw that the text was received at 9:36 am. You know it’s insane when you’re pricing European escapes before lunchtime. ๐
Whatch’ya really oughta do is find a sitter for a night later this week, and then create a little “Italian like” scene in your dining room…. complete with a small round table, candles, goblets with sparkling grape juice, romantic Italian music, and fine Italian cuisine. (If you can get that in Tennessee that is. I KNOW you can’t get it in Scranton, PA, so good luck on that. :0P) That is of course unless you are a good cook, whip her up some yummy Manicotti, or Lasagna, both are easy. Lastly for however many years you’ve been together, you should write out a reason that you love her. You can make a little flip book out of it with colorful 3×5 cards, a whole punch and one of those ring things. I bet she’d appreciate all your work and efforts to make her dream come true in a very small way. :0) That is of course unless you guys are the sort of couple who think these kinds of over the top romantic gestures are cheesy, I know some other people who feel that way and that’s cool too, it was just a though. :0)
This is totally random, but you having a flip phone is one of the most consistent things I’ve seen in a super long time. My house and office is decorated with items from third world countries and photos of people I’ve met and loved there…yet it’s also surrounded by the newest, shiniest gadgets and all sorts of things that send mixed messages. That phone is so consistent. Convicting.
redneck neighbor says:
At least it wasn’t “A” ticket……:-)
Shaun Groves says:
Very true. I’m safe for now.
Barbara says:
And all the moms say: “Amen”.
Amy says:
amen.
shayne says:
Who is the other ticket to Italy for?
Brad says:
Zing!
Shaun Groves says:
Walter.
There’s a funny story about that actually. Another day. Another post.
JessicaB says:
Your smart woman said smart things on your dumb phone.
Shaun Groves says:
You really missed your calling as a t-shirt slogan machine.
JessicaB says:
If I ever pursue this calling, the very first shirt will have a ninja on a tractor. ๐
Amy Nabors says:
Another mom chiming in with ‘amen.’
Abby says:
AMEN AMEN AMEN!!
Jill Foley says:
Did you really think to take pictures during the original transaction or did you re-enact this?
Shaun Groves says:
They’re saved on my phone. I just took some pictures of them once I got home, handed off the large sweet tea, and played with the kids for an hour or so. ; )
Amy says:
Okay, you are all kinds of awesome. ๐ Sweet tea AND playing with the kids… WIN!
CEM says:
This also reminded me: how’s your sister doing?
Shaun Groves says:
Do you know something I don’t know? As far as I know she’s great.
CEM says:
Whoops, I was thinking of your sister-in-law (I think her name is Amy?) in case there was any confusion. Glad to hear sheโs doing better, if there wasnโt any (confusion, that is).
Shaun Groves says:
Yes, Amy is my sister-in-law who had eye cancer. She’s doing great! Thanks for asking.
Liz Reeves says:
If it helps any, I saw her in CVS about 2 weeks ago & she was great. ๐
Liz Reeves says:
Wait…I’m referring to your sister, not your sis in law.
PastormacsAnn says:
LOL! Seriously, laughing out loud! I love this exchange.
Kelli says:
And I add a hearty Amen to the pile. Sometimes I long for Italy too…but sweet tea is always nice.
Mary Court says:
Take her to Italy. You can’t get sweet tea in Italy. I’ll be the nanny!
Shaun Groves says:
So is this you offering to pay for those tickets, Aunt Mary?
; )
Barbara says:
Clearly you need to write a song of tribute for your dear wife using “sweet tea” as a rhyme to “Italy”. you know, like this:
“My darling wife: you serve with glee
our ever-growing family.
Though a break you can’t have in Italy,
Please sit and rest with this sweet tea.”
Well, maybe not *exactly* like that…ahem.
Scatterbrain says:
๐
Beth says:
I’ve been to Italy. Great pizza; the sweet tea there sucks though. Good sweet tea cures what ails a body so make sure you always bring her plenty!
Jenn says:
Becky seems like my kind of girl. This is awesome, and I add another mama “amen!”
Sara @ Happy Brown House says:
Ha! We’ve been continuing to pray for the transition.
Kelli says:
So I just looked at this again and laughed when I saw that the text was received at 9:36 am. You know it’s insane when you’re pricing European escapes before lunchtime. ๐
Melody Joy King says:
Whatch’ya really oughta do is find a sitter for a night later this week, and then create a little “Italian like” scene in your dining room…. complete with a small round table, candles, goblets with sparkling grape juice, romantic Italian music, and fine Italian cuisine. (If you can get that in Tennessee that is. I KNOW you can’t get it in Scranton, PA, so good luck on that. :0P) That is of course unless you are a good cook, whip her up some yummy Manicotti, or Lasagna, both are easy. Lastly for however many years you’ve been together, you should write out a reason that you love her. You can make a little flip book out of it with colorful 3×5 cards, a whole punch and one of those ring things. I bet she’d appreciate all your work and efforts to make her dream come true in a very small way. :0) That is of course unless you guys are the sort of couple who think these kinds of over the top romantic gestures are cheesy, I know some other people who feel that way and that’s cool too, it was just a though. :0)
rjb says:
hahahha! This is hilarious, and I love it!
Jennifer says:
This is totally random, but you having a flip phone is one of the most consistent things I’ve seen in a super long time. My house and office is decorated with items from third world countries and photos of people I’ve met and loved there…yet it’s also surrounded by the newest, shiniest gadgets and all sorts of things that send mixed messages. That phone is so consistent. Convicting.