my husband is such a trooper

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krystalhartley

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I don't know if it's common knowledge, but I took a tumble on the stairs a few weeks ago and injured my foot. I did get it fixed, but it's taking it's sweet time healing. Lots of swelling (although considerably less), and I can't walk a step without the stupid post-op shoe thingy. I can't drive...I can do barely more than sit on my fat butt with my foot up and on ice.

So...I haven't been able to do any of my annual back to school shopping that I love, and the kids start school on Monday. So, guess what my husband is doing at this moment?

The phone is ringing off the hook...

Michael: Are you sure he's a size 8? These are huge?
Me: Yes. I buy size 8...but with the adjustable waistband.
Michael: Okay [can hear him giving instructions to my son to try on]
***Call Waiting***
Me: Hold on...Avery is on the other line [my daughter--8th grader-- she is with him, but he sent her off to get socks]
Avery: Mom...what kind of socks do I get?
Me: You can pick out any kind that you like, but I think you should at least get a pack of white ankle socks to wear with your tennis shoes
Avery: wide angle socks?
Me: WHITE ANKLE socks...or any color really
Avery: I already picked out these [as if I can see them]
Me: Okay. Whatever. Your dad is on the other line.
[switch back to Michael]
Me: She had questions about socks
Michael: He can't button these jeans.
Me: Is it too stiff?
Michael: Yes
Me: Don't get them then. He needs to be able to button up after bathroom breaks.
Michael: Okay. Love you.

2 minutes later the phone rings again
Michael: What size shoe does he wear?
Me: I'm not really sure. He's been wearing flip flops all summer...start around size 12/1.
Michael: It's not for shoes. I'm trying to figure out the socks. There's a chart on the back...[reads chart]
Michael: That makes no sense...
Me: Get the medium, trying not to laugh, but being unsuccessful
Michael: shopping is not a man's sport
Me: [laughing even harder] I love you
Michael: I know you are going to scrapbook about this
Me: Actually...[I had already started this post and have been interrupted 10 times with the phone]...I'm writing about it now. But I have to pee, so stop making me laugh ['cause it's a real PITA to hobble to the toilet]

I love this man.
 
LOL. That's AWESOME!! What a good Dad, and I love that he's kept his sense of humor amidst the chaos!
 
what a sweet man.. I know my hubby would only do it if it was the last, the very, very, very last resort! :)

What a great page this will make! :) :)
 
Aww.. that is SWEET!! I didn't know about your injury, so I wish you quick healing!! And I wish much patience for your hubby... maybe he will appreciate you even more now! :) "shopping is not a man's sport"... LOL
 
LOL I could see my husband going shopping for our kids. My older boy is easy cause he just likes t-shirts and jeans but the younger one is so darn picky even I cant always get jhim something he likes. Your hubby certainly is brave doing that though!! Its tough doing something you are not accostomed to
 
Oh my ... Your post had me laughing.

My S.O. is a pretty good shopper for my girls, thankfully (picks better stuff than me sometimes)

I hope your foot heals soon.
 
I think it's hysterical that your DD was talking like you could see what she had...what a laugh! Hope you feel better soon!
 
Krystal, I twisted my ankle about a week ago, too! Boy, was I miserable... Hope yours gets better soon! That is so sweet of your hubby! If it were my DH, I'd probably have to be on the phone with him the whole time because a lot times that I send him off to get something for me, he ends up coming back with something totally opposite! grrrrrr....:mad:
 
LOL! ah, what fun. and yep, definitely a trooper.

Yikes, on the stairs? and now limited motion - hate that. Hope you heal quickly!
 
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