Tag: husband

  • Dropped Coffee

    Jackson came busting into the room like he owned it.  I dropped my coffee onto the floor, but managed to move my already broken toe out of the way just before my mug shattered on top of it.  “What-” I managed to stutter with hot black coffee dripping down my legs. Without a word, Jackson…

  • Flicker

    The lights started to flicker the moment I walked in.  I went immediately to the fireplace and started to get everything sorted for the storm I knew was rolling in.  I knew I was lucky to get home before the worst had blown in and I prayed Ian would not get home soon.  Or at…

  • The Chef’s Request

    “The chef has requested macaroni and cheese.  With ketchup.  And peas.”  My husband came in wearing his apron and rubbing his right temple.  I knew that meant he had a headache coming on, but wouldn’t say a word about it.  “This is one of those times I am happy her birthday only comes around once a year.  Because ketchup…

  • Late Night Calls

    “If you wake me again tonight, I won’t mind.  I won’t mind at all,” I whispered to Robert.  “I don’t mind at all.”  I heard my husband grumbling behind me about not getting enough sleep, but I ignored him.  It’s not like he ever got up in the middle of the night to help.   I said good night and…

  • The Soccer Coach

    “I think he just wants to be seen,” I told the coach.  “His father just left and I know he feels like he is being left behind.”  I practiced my speech as I headed toward my son’s soccer practice.  I actually wondered if he would let Tyler back on the team or not, Tyler had been late…