Tag: husband
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…