Time has no meaning here

Which is why I bring you another extremely late story.

What is it? Almost February? Who’s writing this post? She needs to get with it!

Christmas morning, we were driving home from church, and I thought back to the previous Christmas when I attempted a post-Mass Starbucks run. A car ahead of us had the same idea, but, making the discovery that Starbucks was closed, the driver turned around and made eye contact as she passed, giving us a head shake and a frown. I thought that was so cute and sweet of her. We were united in our disappointment.

Remembering that incident, I sat despondently in my seat on the drive home this Christmas. I longed for a warm, tasty beverage. “I wish I hadn’t recently drunk the last of my candy cane green tea,” I said sadly to my husband. I should have saved the last tea bag for today.

He merely nodded.

This stuff is so good that when I drain the mug, I suck on the bag. What? I don’t have a problem. Quit judging me!

Flash back to Christmas Eve when I awoke to find my husband gone. When he returned he mumbled something about buying a last minute gift for me.

You guessed it. After church, as we gathered around the Christmas tree to unwrap presents, my husband handed me a small, light-weight box. I knew immediately what it was and smiled. It was divinely inspired, I tell you! I don’t think he even knew I’d run out of my favorite tea, yet he replenished my supply anyway.

We are a match made in Heaven.

And now, a shameless plug for my cousin, Jack Heckel’s, recent books: Once Upon a Rhyme and Never Happily After (volume 1 and 2 of The Charming Tales). If you like fairy tale remixes, I’m sure you’ll enjoy these, published through Harper Collins e-books. Check ’em out!

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Carrie Rubin on January 28, 2015 at 12:34 pm said:

Aw, such a kind act. Major points for your hubby on that one!

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- ParentingIsFunny on January 28, 2015 at 1:15 pm said:
  
  No joke, right?! It was so perfect. What are the chances I would make that comment on the way home? That’s why I think it was divinely inspired!
  
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Allie P. on January 28, 2015 at 1:59 pm said:

What?!? Starbucks was closed!!! Oh the terror!!

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- ParentingIsFunny on January 28, 2015 at 2:09 pm said:
  
  It was a sad sad day. Not really! 🙂
  
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Nikitaland on January 28, 2015 at 3:39 pm said:

I would have been heartbroken that Starbucks was closed when I was Jonesing for a caramel mach! But seriously though, you have a sweet husband for getting you that thoughtful gift! He is a keeper for sure!

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- ParentingIsFunny on January 28, 2015 at 3:41 pm said:
  
  Yep. Good thing I realized that a long time ago! 🙂
  
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  - Nikitaland on January 28, 2015 at 7:31 pm said:
    
    I am happy for you! Do you have any funny stories about him to share?
    
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  - ParentingIsFunny on January 28, 2015 at 7:34 pm said:
    
    There’s this one: https://parentingisfunny.wordpress.com/2012/12/31/my-husband-is-soooooooo-funny/
    
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lexiesnana on January 29, 2015 at 1:12 am said:

He must be Hungarian.

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- ParentingIsFunny on January 29, 2015 at 9:51 am said:
  
  Yep! You know it! The secret power of the Magyars!
  
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naptimethoughts on January 29, 2015 at 8:43 am said:

Awwww… Tea for Christmas. You have disappointed the Lexus company something fierce. Did you know that a car bow costs 500 dollars? Although, if you’re buying someone a car for Christmas, you can probably afford a 500 dollar bow. I still don’t get those commercials. Who buys a car for Christmas?
Sorry… tangent. I do feel your pain at the closed Starbucks. Sometimes you just need a tasty beverage. I need one right now, but I think I’m going with the Keureg. Too lazy to go out.

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- ParentingIsFunny on January 29, 2015 at 9:53 am said:
  
  I considered a Keureg, but can they make frappucinos? Put whipped cream on top? Sprinkle with cinnamon? You mean I’d have to do that myself? Pish!
  
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  - naptimethoughts on January 29, 2015 at 10:16 am said:
    
    It’s true. That’s why I have a nespresso as well as a keureg. I’m also thinking of hiring a personal barista, so I’ll have my caramel macchiato at a moments notice.
    
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  - ParentingIsFunny on January 29, 2015 at 10:31 am said:
    
    That would be the simplest thing, wouldn’t it? Just having a starbucks built into your home. I’ll start saving up for that.
    
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  - naptimethoughts on January 29, 2015 at 3:14 pm said:
    
    It’s for the best. Just designate a part of your kitchen, and lock some guy in there to make your coffee with whipped cream and sprinkles. Only let him out to go get more whipped cream and sprinkles.
    
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  - ParentingIsFunny on January 29, 2015 at 3:29 pm said:
    
    That, my friend, is an excellent plan.
    
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Our Life In 3D on January 30, 2015 at 6:04 am said:

“a match made in Heaven, living together as one”.. Thanks for sharing PIF

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- ParentingIsFunny on January 30, 2015 at 9:42 am said:
  
  Awh, thanks. 🙂
  
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Nina on January 30, 2015 at 8:33 am said:

Aw, what a sweetheart! Don’t you love kind gestures like that? He’s a keeper 🙂

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- ParentingIsFunny on January 30, 2015 at 9:42 am said:
  
  Yup. :*)
  
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Barbara Lane on February 5, 2015 at 4:32 pm said:

Your husband is great!

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- ParentingIsFunny on February 5, 2015 at 4:36 pm said:
  
  I know. He’d have to be to put up with me!
  
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