My Handyman!

Jared was able to come home and visit this weekend (yeah!) but it ended up being very busy for him. Our kitchen faucet started spraying water out the side so Jared put in a new faucet. In order to fit under the sink to install the new faucet, he had to clean out all the crap that had been shoved under there (trust me... there was a lot of crap under that sink. Like my rolling pin that I thought was lost). He also had to make two trips to Home Depot.

In between snow, rain, and freezing cold he found time to mow & edge the lawn that I had neglected for the past month (or so). The backyard was REALLY bad.

He also made sure all hoses were detached (something I probably should've remembered to do on my own). He also drained and shut off the sprinklers.

He did the dishes. Not just once but two or three times. Unloaded AND loaded! He also cleaned the kitchen, polished the table and chairs, vacuumed the carpets, stairs, AND couches. Oh... and checked the beeping smoke detector in Aspen's room.

And in the mornings, he made waffles (note the Shrek reference)! Aspen has an obsession with frozen blueberry waffles... but only if made by Jared. Apparently I'm not capable of making them they way he does.

He played, wrestled, played, and wrestled some more with Chase. Poor puppy is feeling loved all over again. He also held Chase down and trimmed his claws which is NOT a fun task!

Jackson has refused to let me take him to Fantastic Sams for a haircut because he wanted his daddy to do it. So the night before Jared had to go back to Oklahoma, he gave Jacks a haircut (he needed a haircut WORSE than the lawn needed to be mowed).

After all the work, he had the kids read their school take-home books to him. I love hearing the kids read but sometimes a little break is nice. :) Also, on Monday morning (while I was sleeping in since I took the day off work), Jared got up at 6:30, got the kids ready for school (dressed, breakfast, on time, etc.), and dropped them off at school (this might not seem like that big of a deal but their school is 20 minutes away so it is kind of a pain). He also followed my rules and picked my nephew up on the way to school. AND... his plane didn't leave until early evening so he was able to pick them up after school!

I also dragged him to dinner with my friends on Saturday and to my moms for Sunday lunch with my family. He did not even complain (although watching the Cowboys in high-def on my moms flat screen was probably his highlight... until they lost).

Jared also had to go to the Driver's License Division to get a new driver's license (thank goodness they stayed open on Columbus Day). We did manage to sneak in a trip to Ikea and breakfast at Ihop (Aspen's choice).

What was I doing while he was working his butt off? I napped. A LOT. I took a few bubble baths. I read a few magazines. I slept in. I scrapbooked a little. I made a yummy cake. And I followed him around like a little puppy dog just to spend more time with him. I even convinced him to take a nap with me... and he HATES naps!

I am lucky. I am spoiled. I am blessed. I am grateful. I must always remember NEVER to take him for granted. Absense makes the heart grow fonder! Come home soon.