And all I wanted to do was put my feet up

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Have you ever had that super toxic work day that all you wanted to when you got home was drop onto the couch and stare into space? That happened to me some evenings ago. I was physically and mentally stressed out. I knew I had to eat dinner but was too tired to prepare anything. Staring into space seemed to be enough sustenance for me.

H hates it when I skip meals. “Kumain ka! (Eat!),” he would half-scold, half-beg. It’s for my own good health, I know, but sometimes I am just too tired to eat.

One particular evening, I was extra grouchy and extra drained. “I don’t want to eat. I’m gonna go play Sims,” I grumbled. H just smiled and said, “Okay! Just stay in the room alright?” Aha. Something was up. A few minutes later, he called me from the dining area. Here’s what he surprised me with:

Dinner from H

My comfort food! Fried rice, tuna flakes in some oil, an egg sunny-side-up, over-easy. Orange juice. Bananas and yogurt for dessert. And fried spring rolls from a previous dinner. Love on the dining table.

“I know you’re really tired, but you have to eat something,” he grinned, knowing I wouldn’t be able to resist the meal before me, simple in presentation but rich in thoughtfulness. Honestly, whatever he prepared for me, even if it was as simple as toasted bread or as grand as a roast, I would’ve been happy.

I did eat everything, not realizing how hungry I was after all. All I wanted to do was put my feet up that night. Instead, I got a full stomach and an even fuller heart, thanks to my wonderful husband.

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In other news, my Mom’s getting surgery for her carpal tunnel syndrome tomorrow. I’d like to ask for prayers please, especially for an easy and comfortable recovery. While I’m confident everything will turn out great, extra prayers always help. :) Thank you in advance.

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It’s a 3-day weekend for those in the Philippines. Any of you guys doing something extra-special?

To my family and friends in the United States, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Care to share any of that pumpkin pie? I miss it a lot! šŸ˜› Are you guys going to any Black Friday sales? Take care, you guys. Happy shopping and again… happy thanksgiving!

Hi! I'm Toni Tiu, and I've been blogging at at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.

27 Comments on And all I wanted to do was put my feet up

  1. giselle
    November 28, 2008 at 2:02 pm (15 years ago)

    That is so sweet of your husband! He sure knows how to make lambing :-)
    Will include your mom in our prayers – for her surgery and quick recovery.
    My family will be going away for the weekend. Hope to catch some family moments before the exams of
    the kids and Christmas activities start piling up. Have a great weekend, Toni!

    Thank you Giselle!

    Enjoy your family vacation!

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  3. yopejdgreat
    November 28, 2008 at 2:35 pm (15 years ago)

    Do I see Edward Cullen-Bella Swan in the flesh?
    hehehe… Really, Ms. Toni, that was so sweet. Now, can I have dinner with you?heheheh…

    Rest assured, your mom will be in my prayers.

    yopejdgreats last blog post..XOXO

    Ah, Team Jacob ako, Jepoy. šŸ˜‰ Pag nabasa mo na yun New Moon and Eclipse, you’ll know why.

    Sure! Have dinner with us. Ikaw maghugas ng pinggan ha? Hehehe.

    Thanks for the prayers!

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  4. Babsy
    November 28, 2008 at 2:46 pm (15 years ago)

    That was really sweet of your husband … and ganda ng food arrangement.
    You are lucky to have such man … God bless to all.

    Babsys last blog post..Seriously I Think Iā€™m Crazy

    Thanks! Yes, I am blessed. Very blessed!

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  5. julie
    November 28, 2008 at 3:54 pm (15 years ago)

    Aw, that is so sweet of your husband :)

    Yes it is :)

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  6. blue rose
    November 28, 2008 at 4:01 pm (15 years ago)

    you are so lucky to have your husband. lambing naman. ayan oh may gumagapang ng langgam. hehehe.

    sure, i’ll pray for your mom toni.

    blue roses last blog post..tag: 10 things i’m thankful for

    Maraming salamat. Kapag kami’y nag-away, babalikan ko lang itong post na ‘to para lumamig ulo ko. Hahaha!

    Reply
  7. kaoko
    November 28, 2008 at 4:53 pm (15 years ago)

    So sweet. You guys are lucky to have found each other. *hugs*

    kaokos last blog post..Soy-Butter Beef Bento

    Thanks kaoko!

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  8. ibyang
    November 28, 2008 at 6:01 pm (15 years ago)

    will include your mom in our prayers.
    have a great long weekend! :)

    ibyangs last blog post..Toffee Nut Latte Afternoon

    Thank you Ibyang.

    Reply
  9. yopejdgreat
    November 28, 2008 at 7:16 pm (15 years ago)

    Now, I’ll buy my copy of the book! yehey!
    And by the way Ms. Toni, I did my version of Twilight blog.

    yopejdgreats last blog post..Twilight, revisited

    And I’m off to read it now. :)

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  10. Rach (Heart of Rachel)
    November 28, 2008 at 8:32 pm (15 years ago)

    That’s such a sweet gesture from your hubby. Small gestures like that speak volumes.
    I will pray for your mom. God bless.

    Rach (Heart of Rachel)s last blog post..Aloha Friday #51

    Thank you Rach!

    Reply
  12. witsandnuts
    November 28, 2008 at 9:54 pm (15 years ago)

    So sweet. Just the thought is more than enough. Btw, I’ve got the same placemat. =) Prayers for your mom. Enjoy the long weekend!

    Haha! SM din ba yan? šŸ˜€

    Thanks wits!

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  13. Jeanny
    November 28, 2008 at 11:48 pm (15 years ago)

    Hi Toni :)

    This happened to me a weeks ago, going home very late from work and leaving home very early to work. So I know how tiring it was. I was sure glad the husband is always there to fetch my tiring body at the office :)
    Mr. D is a true sweet guy. Kinilig ako sa ginawa nya. We are very lucky di ba :)
    Know what I’ll let my husband see this entry :)

    I’ll pray for your mom Toni and have a great weekend. It’s a long weekend for us yehey!!!!

    Jeannys last blog post..Christmas is near

    We’re blessed with such thoughtful husbands. Could it be the magic of May 24? šŸ˜‰

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  14. Junnie
    November 29, 2008 at 12:52 am (15 years ago)

    galit ako kay H – ginutom niya ako. Those are the very same comfort food I need now. Change the orange juice to Coke, add BBQ and yes, add a scoop of ice cream!

    Haha! BBQ!!!!!!!

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  15. Daphne
    November 29, 2008 at 5:53 pm (15 years ago)

    Aww how sweet of your hubby to make sure you eat something! Bless him :)

    My prayers for your mom’s surgery and quick recovery.

    Enjoy the long weekend, Toni :)

    Daphnes last blog post..Rude Awakening

    Thank you Daphne!

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  16. ayen
    November 29, 2008 at 9:48 pm (15 years ago)

    awww, your hubby was really sweet. :)

    My prayers for your mom too.

    ayens last blog post..Updates!

    Thanks Ayen :)

    Reply
  17. ela
    November 30, 2008 at 3:46 am (15 years ago)

    awwww… ang sweeet! kinilig ako pramis :)

    Heehee šŸ˜€

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  18. G.
    November 30, 2008 at 10:30 am (15 years ago)

    i’ve been craving lumpiang shanghai lately. this post didn’t help!

    good for H for knowing how to “pick you up” during days like ones you had.

    Whoops! Make some nalang :)

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  20. mama
    December 1, 2008 at 3:32 pm (15 years ago)

    dearest toni girl and all your friends,

    am recovering quite well thanks to your prayers and healing thoughts, and to my excellent ortho surgeon who did a really good job. can wiggle my fingers now so i know i’ve retained dexterity reqd for piano-playing. will see about wrist if still flexible when he removes knots at end of the 1.5-inch suture this saturday. sorry no caps where there shd be. difficult typing with left hand only. right hand is bandaged and in a sling.

    toni girl, the pretty balloon arrangements are now on my grand piano.

    love to you all,
    mama

    Yey! We will visit this weekend. Mwah mwah mwah.

    Reply
  21. dyanie
    December 1, 2008 at 5:16 pm (15 years ago)

    aaawww.. ang sweet naman ni H mo…

    will pray for your Mom :)

    dyanies last blog post..Buy 1 Take 1 CDs

    Thank you dyanie!

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  22. kayni
    December 2, 2008 at 4:21 am (15 years ago)

    how’s your mom doing? i hope she’s doing well. give her my regards. belated happy thanksgiving =)

    She’s doing very well. Thank you so much for asking!

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  23. Toni
    December 2, 2008 at 10:38 am (15 years ago)

    Hi Everyone! My Mom is doing very well. Thank you so much for the prayers! She was an outstanding patient and is recovering nicely. She even left a message of thanks for you all. Read it here:

    Mama’s Thank You Comment

    Thanks again everyone!

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  24. Meikah
    December 2, 2008 at 11:55 pm (15 years ago)

    You’re one lucky wife, indeed! :) Stay happy.

    Hope your mom is recovering well from the surgery.

    Meikahs last blog post..Artist’s Talk by Julie Lluch

    Thanks Meikah!

    Reply
  25. bem
    December 4, 2008 at 12:27 pm (15 years ago)

    ka-sweet naman ni H ey!

    glad to know your mom is doing well.

    bems last blog post..this one goes out

    Thank you Bem!

    Reply
  26. Lace Llanora
    December 8, 2008 at 12:15 am (15 years ago)

    This is a very sweet blog post! You are very lucky to have a wonderful and caring husband :) The eggs look yummy on top of the rice. ^^

    Thank you! I’m very blessed indeed. šŸ˜€

    Reply
  27. Victoria
    January 6, 2009 at 4:15 am (15 years ago)

    Thank you for submitting your post to the modern families blog carnival.

    And thank you for including it in the list!

    Reply

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