till he came back. I didn't want to sound like a love-sick puppy so I decided not to mention that he'd gone. He headed to Melbourne for 8 days to watch the tennis...it was the longest time we'd spent apart since we met. I sound utterly ridiculous don't I?! Slightly pathetic I know. But I'm so happy that he's back.
I wanted to have a little something waiting for him when he came home so I got this portrait framed. It was painted in New Zealand in 1981 when Daniel was three. So for 27 years it has been moved from house to house, across state borders, from cupboard to attic. For a little while we had it displayed on our easel but that all ended when Che was big enough to pull it down. I knew if I didn't get it framed soon it would get damaged and we'd be regretful. I'm so thrilled with the result. It's just so special to be able to look at it and see what he was like as a little boy - sweet I think. And even more special that I can catch glimpses of Che in D's young boy face.
I got sweet surprises too. This gorgeous teapot that sits ever so comfortably in the teacup. He found it here and I felt so proud when he said that he walked into the shop and it felt like our home. I try to make it that beautiful, I do.
I always love reading of your romance with your man. So touching and sweet the way you gift each other special things. That tea set looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet--the painting, your love, and the teapot!
ReplyDeleteboth of you are so sweet.
ReplyDeletebeautiful gifts. both are so special and perfect for the other person.
Oh i am so happy your boy is home. Lots of cuddles on the menu no doubt.
ReplyDeleteBet Che is happy to have daddy home too.
See you tomorrow..xx
Oooh 8 days can be a long time...how sweet to think of each other so....
ReplyDeleteaha so there it is - the portrait. that is so awesome and sweet.
ReplyDeletealso what an adorable tea set for you.
there is a sweetness in the missing of another.
i don't think that is even close to ridiculous! i've never been apart from my boy for that long yet and we don't even have the added closeness of having a wee babe together so i think you kept it together amazingly missey!
ReplyDeleteyou are so sweet with doin the framing too
xx
Your blog makes me happy. :) I appreciate so much reading your gentle thoughts of your family.
ReplyDeleteThis is really lovely. What a great man to buy such a cute and thoughtful gift!
ReplyDeletei think in a world where crap stuff happens (and too often), it is amazing that you and D still have such an incredible closeness - you are both so important to the other that sometimes i feel like i am intruding when i read your posts...so no, i don't think utterly ridiculous, i think utterly heartwarming and special! x
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing wrong with missing your man at all. Even better when he arrives back with gifts, just gorgeous. And the picture is just precious.
ReplyDeleteSo, so sweet. What a lovely post and not ridiculous in the slightest. That tea set kills me!
ReplyDelete8 days would feel like forever to me too. well done for finally getting the portrait on the wall. why is it such an effort to get such important things done sometimes? must be very satisfying. enjoy the extra cuddles!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't sound ridiculous at all, I know exactly how you feel :)
ReplyDeleteoh, that is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteso very romantic :)
Not at all pathetic, you're lucky and so is he.
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