Last night was a really good night. It may seem like it’s nothing special because it was just a Wednesday night at home but these kinds of nights are kind of out-of-the-ordinary for me. So, this ordinary, run-of-the-mill Wednesday night filled with normal things and with a blend of relaxing and productivity is very special to me.
Warning: this post is full of digressions and small details.
I got home from work and immediately sat down at the computer to do some writing. I even sat there with my jacket on for a little while. Usually I come home and change my clothes first. thing. But I was motivated and wanted to jot my ideas down while they were fresh so I did. I wrote for about 20 minutes or so until Mike got home.
I greeted him: “Hello! What are you doing?”
He responds: “Just walking in the door.”
Me: “Why are you laughing?”
Mike: “Because I just walked in the door, that’s what I’m doing.”
Riight.
Usually we get started on dinner right away but I suggested we get in bed for a bit. I took off my skirt and cardigan and climbed into bed in my underwear and blouse. It was one of those ahh, this bed is soo comfortable feelings where you just melt into the bed and your stress falls away. Mike changed out of his work clothes and joined me and had the exact same reaction until he said “can you move over? I’m not liking this…” I readjusted.
We basked in the glory of our comfortable bed and our little reprive. Mike said “My feet are cold, let me get in here” as he put his cold feet between mine. We snuggled in together.
I was about to doze off when he asked me how my day was.
“It was good,” I said sleepily.
“Now’s not a good time to chat?”
“No, I’ll chat. If I want to chat at all I better do it now since the Flyers are on tonight and you won’t be available then.”
I told him about my day, a small accomplishment at work. Then, he shared about his day. Then…
“Do I still have that thing in my nose?” I ask holding my nose open and pointing.
“What thing? I don’t see anything.”
“Like right there. I can feel it, it hurts kinda.”
“Close your nostril.”
We stayed in bed for a while chatting briefly and cuddling. This 30 minutes in bed was such a nice break from the usual.
I volunteered to make dinner while Mike relaxed on the couch. He was excited when I offered and I was happy to do it.
While making dinner I boiled some eggs, something I’d been meaning to do all week. And when I cracked them for breakfast this morning they were perfect.
Here’s the method we used from Real Simple. Yes, we had to Google because neither of us knew the right way and when I called my mom she didn’t answer.
It’s funny–that’s the first thing that comes to mind when I imagine my mom not being here anymore and me wanting to call her for something. That I won’t be able to call her to tell me how to boil an egg. And I never wanted to Google it because of that. But as I was thinking about this last night I’m like I Google a million other things. It’s fine to Google things there’s a method for. What will be really sad is when my mom isn’t there for me to call when I’m sick (like I did every day I was sick last week–she’s probably glad I’m better) or when I’m upset or need help with my future kids. It’s fine to Google how to boil an egg.
We watched an episode of Modern Family while we ate BLT’s. We’re watching from the beginning on Netflix. It was the Valentine’s Day episode in the second season.
Then I hopped up to do my project: make chocolate chip cookie dough peanut butter cups for book club on Friday. Mike did the dishes quick while I read through the recipe and collected the ingredients.
I worked happily on these little gems, squealing with delight as they started to come together. Mike was yelling in anger at the Flyers.
In between the three phases I wrote a blog post and did the dishes. I finished the peanut butter cups, finished the dishes, finished the blog post and got in bed to read.
Lights out at 9:55. Good. night.
I’d love to know:
What’s a great Wednesday night for you?
What are some things you call your mom for?