Yeah, so I totally performed my wifely duties tonight.
Um, no. Not those wifely duties. Ahem.
I mean the wifely duties where I run around in the 107 degree heat all day, picking up ingredients for the perfect dinner. And then I come home and clean house and make a totally organic, from-scratch dinner and dessert. All because one of Jeff’s good friends from high school was passing through Arizona and was able to stop by for dinner.
So, yeah. I totally knocked it out.
And, between you and me, I didn’t mind. Not one bit.
Because this was the first of Jeff’s BD (before Darcie) friends I’ve ever met.
It was nice. Like, nice, in a really, truly nice way. Delightful. Refreshing. Lovely. Really and truly.
Because, also between you and me, I’ve not had the greatest reception from my husband’s peeps. {And, for the record…no, they don’t know what they’re missing}. MovingRightAlongThough.
So I may have been just a touch gun-shy going in.
It was unnecessary though. Both he and his wife were as friendly and gracious as could be.
I wish I could explain to you–within the parameters of this page–what a breath of fresh air it was, to be treated so warmly. To feel so thick in the conversation. To feel so purposefully included, as opposed to so purposefully excluded. To feel so…welcome. {Also for the record, yes, it is possible to feel unwelcome in your own home}.
We loosened up over margaritas. And then stuffed ourselves with turkey burgers and home-fries. And by the time I dished out the lemon bars I realized we’d been lingering at the table–deep in laughter and conversation–for a couple of hours.
The icing on the cake though?
When they left? Jeff’s friend scooped me up in a side hug and told me Jeff’s a lucky man.
Indeed.
But then again, me too. No need to tell my husband that part though. Better to leave him thinking he owes me one. ;)
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The Good Wife?? More like the BEST WIFE! I totally won the Wife Lottery!
Oh Darcie, I love that feeling of acceptance in good company- those are some of my favorite moments, when you feel like family, even if you just first met. And I can’t imagine you ever being not received well- you are a gift!
Steph
So glad you had a good evening! I don’t know how anyone could not just love you from the moment they meet you. I knew you were an awesome person before we even met face to face in CA last year! You are right….those others don’t know what they are missing!
Have a safe 4th of July!
Love this! And I love that first comment up there, gave me tears.
Good things come to those who wait, patience is a virtue, blah, blah, blah…I am so happy for you guys.
Awh I think this was definitely a night that you needed! I have no doubt that you are an awesome wife and mother! Good for you!
How could someone not receive you well!? They need their heads checked.
I’m glad this guy was good, though. I like him.
You two are the cutest – and you know what – I can totally say that I have seen that love in both of your eyes (of course a little blurred over chocolate cake and oatmeal cookie shots) but I totally saw that love when I first met you. And I am so glad I did
You make me smile Darcie! And Jeff did indeed win the wife lottery!
That’s awesome! No better compliment from a friend than that. :)
It sounds like a wonderful evening!
Your family is beautiful inside and out. I can’t imagine anyone not seeing immediately all the amazing things that you have to offer as a wife, mother, friend.
Congrats on setting the scene for a memorable night!!
Sounds so nice! I am catching up on your blog now that we are home.
Don’t you just love when you share some special moments with friends? They are the best!
And that 1st comment up there also made my heart smile! :)
The end made me misty…
And I cannot imagine somebody not loving you…their loss.