July 17, 2009

Overheard: Teaching Moment

Abe was channel surfing earlier today and stopped on a sports channel. He realized in an instant he had a teaching moment at hand and bid me to look at the TV. A hurdles race was about to begin at a track meet.


“See those women, how they’re setting up for the start? That’s how I want you to be, waiting for when you hear my call."

“I see. Coiled and ready to spring into action when you want me.”

“Exactly.”

The starting pistol rang out. “Birdie!” He demonstrated his call and pointed to the leader of the race.

“The one in front, that’s you.”


“Nothing gets in my way to reach you when you call me.”

“That’s right. That's how to be a good wife. Well, that’s all for now.”

I love my husband. He’s always thinking of me.
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9 comments:

  1. bigislandjeepguyJuly 17, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    i'm surprised you didn't clock him...in the head :)

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  2. BirdieJuly 18, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    You should see the rise he gets when he does this stuff around other women. Perhaps I should point out that he is the one who most often makes dinner, does the laundry and vacuums. He really is a wonderful man.

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  3. Joe MasseJuly 18, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    Midlife wisdom - so inspiring! Thanks, Abe. I'll be trying this out on Bobby soon. Maybe I can get him to start calling me 'coach.'

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  4. RoxJuly 18, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Every relationship has it's balance and it seems you have found yours.

    Why are husbands such smartasses though? LOL

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  5. Ur-spoJuly 18, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    he was serious?

    A good line to remember is from Noel Coward...
    "Well darling, you go on thinking that if it comforts you."

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  6. BillJuly 18, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    That's flat-out hilarious!

    Run like the wind, Birdie!

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  7. THIS IS ME....ONLINEJuly 19, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Did you wake him up from his dream?

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  8. tornwordoJuly 21, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    I would have howled with derisive laughter. But that's just me. Cute story.

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  9. GregJuly 25, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Adorable.

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