Sunday, January 25, 2009

Lunch Date

It's my favorite time of the week.


For days before, giddy possibilities fill my mind. It could be fish, a sandwich, a hamburger or even barbecue. It could be ice cream or pizza, or even soup and salad.



It could be on a Friday or a Saturday, a Monday or a Sunday. It could be at eleven or one, twelve or two.



It could be downtown or a few blocks from the house. It could be out of town or at the drive through around the corner.



Sometimes I'm in dance pants, sometimes I'm in a fancy dress. Sometimes I've taken a shower, sometimes I smell like a sewer.


But it's ok.





Because even if I talk too much about myself, smear icing or barbecue sauce all over my face or wear a cracker on my head, you just smile.



And even when I demand dessert at every occasion and steal bites of your leftover hamburger, you think it's cute.

And even when I pick yuppie sandwich places because I was fooled by the cute pink tables and fall into a wallowing funk, you buy me a cupcake to cheer me up.






Because at lunch, it's just us. It's not about the puppies, it's not about work, it's not about family or friends or the people sitting at the table next to us.



And even now, my favorite time of the week is a lunch date.



With you.

Stay tuned, Invisible Friends! We have a week full of whimsical fun! We've got a new gift tomorrow and the promised wedding post Tuesday. In addition, we've got a new Twirl, classic Pond recipe of one of the Blond Duck's favorite foods and the Babies' Birthday (will they get their peanut butter puppy pie?) Stay tuned to find out!

63 comments:

Christo Gonzales said...

golly gee and gosh darn this is so gooey sweet.....

Reeni said...

Your a sweetie!!! That was cute.

Pearl said...

oh awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Heatherlyn said...

I love a lunch date with my husband, too! They are the best!

Anonymous said...

Great post! You have a wonderful smile! :)

Kristina P. said...

I loved this post. I love going out with my husband.

Ingrid_3Bs said...

Aaaaaww, you guys are terrific together!
~ingrid

sassy stephanie said...

Mmmmm...all I can think about is cupcakes.

I love dates, even after three kiddos! Make a pact to continue dates after kids arrive! couple time is so important!

Anonymous said...

super cute. :-)

Debbie said...

I love lunch dates too!

Marie Rayner said...

Aww Duckie, I love you and Ben. It's not about the lunch really is it, it's about being with the one you love. XXOO

Theresa said...

Love lunch dates!

Anonymous said...

Awwwwww!

Anonymous said...

Awww you're a cute couple!

Bobbi Jo Nichols said...

AH! So sweet and I love all the great pictures. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Dawn Parsons Smith said...

That was beautiful! A Valentine's Day sweepstakes winner for sure!

I love the photos:) What a lovely, lovely post!

gonna shuffle off and dream about a lunch date with Liam Neeson now....

Hugs!
dawn

Lucy..♥ said...

You've got me smiling from ear to ear!!! xxx's

Anonymous said...

That was so incredibly sweet! Who can't smile at you? You are adorable!

Molly said...

You are so cute!I'm back and thank you for all your comments.

Jen Sue Wild said...

So sweet.
That cup cake is makeing my mouth water.

Anonymous said...

Echoing everyone else who commented on how sweet this was! :)

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

You two are so cute! And that cupcake looks yummy! Hope you had a wonderful time Duckie!

XOXOXOXOXOX
Jen

Heather said...

so cute :)

Sarah J. said...

That was so sweet! You are such a talented writer! You look so happy with your man. Thanks for stopping by!

Country Mouse, City Mouse said...

Your lunch dates sound like the highlight of your week.

Very sweet post.

Free Art Printables said...

You guys are so cute together!

Unknown said...

You are too cute.... love the way you have lunch dates.

Small House said...

Oh my goodness, how sweet was that! Have a good day.

Mammatalk said...

Darling!

Grace said...

Wonderful post! Y'all are so cute! I'm jealous! :)

Pietro Brosio said...

A magic post! :-)

Shalee- Be Speechless said...

Thats so cute! I love going on dates with my hubby!
I love you blog :D

LORI said...

THAT WAS A VERY SWEET TRIBUTE TO YOUR HONEY!

Lilly said...

That was sweet and truly great to read!

Marie Reed said...

You have such an adorable smail!

Anonymous said...

Aww you guys are such a cute couple! LOL at the cracker on the head pic :P

Kimberly @ Seriously Daisies said...

How adorable! I love all the pictures, you two are too cute!!! :o)

Anonymous said...

So much fun and so sweet.

Now I wish I had a lunch date to look forward to. Hmmm...

Unknown said...

Now that's as sweet as any cupcake ever made, and btw been there done that on the low-fat ice cream! Nice to meet ya.

Julie said...

Too cute...you sound just a little like Dr. Seuss :)

Tara said...

You have such a beautiful smile! Thanks for dropping by my blog..."Sista" ♥

Eli's Lids said...

Being married rules! Add food into the mix... and well... perfection happends :)
Yes wedding linky tomorrow!
I can't wait for your post... you are super creative... no pressure or anything...

Lauren said...

Aww...that is so cute. Also, that cupcake made me hungry. lol

Lora said...

I love it. SO sweet!

My First Kitchen said...

This is so sweet! I'm so glad you stopped by and that you loved the apple crisp! I just made it for some friends for lunch, and oh how happy my stomach is now. :) I hope to see you again sometime!

Ashley said...

That cupcake looks GOOD

Island Girl said...

Wonderful post! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Colleen said...

What a cute post. I need to go on more lunch dates with my husband!

Pam said...

You are so sweet - I am sure you just made his day.

Angela said...

I love cupcakes. that one looks totally yummy!

nikkicrumpet said...

AWWWW that was so much fun and so sweet. Love is a beautiful thing!

Kitten said...

That is a sweet post! How long have you and hubby been married?

growingupartists said...

And because he lets you wear tiaras for a week straight, that week when it's your birthday...we love him right along with you!

Anonymous said...

That was so, so sweet!

Andrea said...

I love the pictures. So cute!

SarahJarnagin said...

What a sweet post! Love it & the pictures!

Jenni said...

Awwww! You two are SOOOO cute!

Mandy said...

Love it. :)

Maki said...

Your smile brights up the room, I bet because it definitely puts a smile on my face!!!

Sweet post - I love it!

Anonymous said...

That is about the sweetest thing I've ever read, in a good way. :) I laughed about the yuppie sandwich places...I love yuppie sandwiches!

Lore said...

I feel the exact same way about our pizza and a movie Saturday, wish every day was Saturday :D.

Patrice said...

What a sweet post! It makes me wanna go on a lunch date of my own lol too bad I don't have anyone to go on a lunch date with! :( oh well!

Thanks for stopping by my blog! You're blog is very creative! I can't wait to read more! :)

Olga said...

what a fun post! and your wedding pictures are very entertaining too.

ditto what Patrice said :)