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Shopping With Hubby

SHOPPING WITH HUBBY It was our son’s Wedding, I had to look good, My car in for servicing, sick under its hood, So willingly and heartily hubby volunteered, To take me to the mall, he came geared, Two magazines, it didn’t matter how long I took! Such a kind soul, I could never dream My darling husband could still wear a beam, After I’d dragged him, from shop to shop And exhausted him till he wanted to drop, What a saint, I had tested him to the extreme! Of course we went to the best mall around, Cost or price didn’t matter, eventually I found, Exactly what I wanted, a little expensive I said, Never mind love, walked to the cashier and paid, I’m so pleased, now let’s be homeward bound! I took his hand and we began to walk out, Somehow he knew I was on a shopping bout, We arrived at a shop which I knew rather well, I was up to something, he could tell, Darling I said, this outfit will suit you no doubt!

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Jack Horne

Date: 5/16/2019 7:29:00 AM

ha ha, so glad hubby got a much deserved treat

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/16/2019 7:55:00 AM

Hi Jack, He did, us women have persuasive manner! Thanks for a great comment Jack, All the best, Hugs, Jennifer.

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/1/2019 4:55:00 PM

I enjoyed reading this fun, loving, poem. It is special :)

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/2/2019 1:18:00 AM

Hey Heidi, my friend good to hear from you - yes our relationship is very special - if you care to read my poem I posted some time ago ' In December 2000 we said I do' You will get to know more. Hugs, Jennifer.

Silent One

Date: 5/1/2019 12:28:00 PM

It is because I do no want to go, but she is fine going with her friend or the girls...

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/2/2019 1:14:00 AM

So everyone is happy and all get to do their thing - we have sons who most certainly will not come shopping with me but have two great daughters in law, who come with me sometimes Hugs, Jen.

Silent One

Date: 4/29/2019 2:26:00 PM

My wife never takes me shopping... i enjoyed your story..

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/29/2019 11:06:00 PM

Is that because you don't want to go or that she wants to go alone so as not to bore you - thank you for a thought provoking comment SO - and for visiting my page , great to see you here. Hugs, Jenny

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 4/29/2019 2:43:00 AM

G'day Jennifer … you are very lucky. Most men would be boiling inside behind a false smile - thanks once again Jennifer - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/29/2019 11:22:00 AM

I know I'm lucky - he spoils me! Perhaps because we got married in our mid forties, we have more understanding and patience - don't know if you have read my poem in December 2000 we said I do - If you have time you might enjoy reading it. Thanks Lindsay, I guess most men would boil inside but keep a grin! Hugs, Jenny.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/28/2019 5:59:00 PM

Jennier, you are a blessed woman. And a great poet this is a FAV Panagiota

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/28/2019 11:44:00 PM

Thanks panagiota my friend -I like your directness in your poems which you say with such sincerity! Thank-you for adding this poem as a fav! Have great week, Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/28/2019 4:27:00 PM

How sweet and patient your husband was and he was rewarded it sounds like you both put each other first...the best way to a happy marriage. My husband outshops me all the time. He loves to do the cooking. I help him find room for the groceries. I enjoyed your sweet creatively written poem Jennifer. : ) xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/29/2019 12:24:00 AM

Yes we do Connie but it is easier to be wiser in your mid forties and married for the 2nd time, you are given the chance to eliminate faults and habits which were maybe present in our first marriage. Both Elias and I had divorced as we had really miserable 1st marriages, but our first reward was that we both had a wonderful son each out of a disastrous fist marriage. We met the 2nd time around after I had been divorced for 8 years, and Elias 3. Thank-you for a wonderful comment Connie, Hugs, Jenny.

Douglas Pederson

Date: 4/28/2019 12:23:00 PM

patience becomes a reward for those who wait patiently. nice write

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/28/2019 2:15:00 PM

Thank you Douglas for your visit and comment - my husband is wonderfully patient, I sometimes am not as much as what he is! Hugs, Jenny.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/28/2019 12:18:00 PM

I have been on these shopping excursions. My wife has saved me so much money over the years. I’m wondering if she has set up a special account for us?

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/28/2019 1:37:00 PM

Probably she has - surprise, surprise! Seems most husbands are roped in somehow - we show no mercy! Thanks for the visit Richard and meaningful comment. Hugs, Jenny

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 4/27/2019 5:00:00 PM

You brought back many shopping trip memories with my wife with this delightful verse, Jennifer, as I patiently (and not so patiently at times) trudged along with her! I enjoyed your comments re Easters Then and Now. I too was involved in Nativity plays and such church activities as a kid. The very best to you as you continue your poetical journey - BoB

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/28/2019 2:11:00 PM

Thank you Robert for such a meaningful comment - memories are what we are made of, and childhood memories and memories of loved ones rush into our mind as somethings, and some people trigger them off! Blessings my friend, Jenny.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 4/27/2019 4:27:00 PM

Shopping! A story that has no ending! Dearest Jenny, you have perfectly captured a loving couple shopping journey! Patient husband with his loveable lady! You have a unique way to write and impress, soul sister! I enjoyed the cheerful read.. warmest wishes and blessings.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/28/2019 2:06:00 PM

Thank you soul sister, Elias doesn't like coming too often, but now and then he gives in and comes with me! I'm so very happy you enjoyed this write which I enjoyed writing. Blessings my friend, Jenny.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 4/27/2019 2:37:00 PM

This made me smile Jenny, as for being a man I quite like shopping though preferably food shopping and I am actually colour blind so Christine makes sure I get the right colour to suit me! But this is a fine write, rather enjoyable with a nice twist to finish with. Have blessed weekend,Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/28/2019 1:57:00 PM

I had to laugh at your comment Gordon- most men are color blind, that is why 9 times out of 10, I choose clothes for Elias. I'm really pleased you enjoyed it, I don't think my husband in reality, expected the true twist in this tale! Hugs, Jenny.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/27/2019 11:34:00 AM

I can tell from your write, you find joy... out when shopping..especially with your husband who is such a dear man in your life. Love begets love..he got a brand new suit. Well written, Jennifer.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/28/2019 1:51:00 PM

Vijay, thank you, what a sweet kind comment, he is very dear to me, but you sound like a dear man yourself! He has put on a bit of weight and has outgrown his suit bought for the wedding two years ago! Thank you for a very special comment - hugs, Jenny.

Winged Warrior

Date: 4/27/2019 9:02:00 AM

He must be a sharp dressed man lol...Happy Easter my friend...and happy endings...enjoyed your write...^WW^...{*J*}

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/28/2019 1:43:00 PM

Hi ^WW^ - his dress code has changed somewhat since we got married! (If you read my poem "In December 2000 we said I do" ) you will probably find it amusing! Thank you, we spent Easter Sunday, today, with our "married" son, unfortunately his wife was away on business. Hugs my friend, Jen.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 4/26/2019 4:45:00 PM

Wow, how easy can that be? A hubby who lets you pick out his clothes. Not a picky guy; that's great!

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/27/2019 1:54:00 PM

I'm actually quite thankful for most men are kind of colourblind! Thanks for the visit and comment MLK. Hugs, Jenny.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/26/2019 3:03:00 PM

Shopping with and also for Hubby:) I know how these things evolve....I often accompany my 3 ladies when they go shopping. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/27/2019 2:36:00 AM

Its good for the soul to have a family shopping outing - Tom said similar - you both have daughters, Its good we all understand one another - ladies shop - so to have a happy life, the gentleman will have to accompany (occasionally) the ladies and go on a shopping spree - which means a happy wife! Warm regards and hugs Jenny.

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/26/2019 10:55:00 AM

Hi Jennifer, Your hubby sounds like a trooper. From the comments below this sounds like a true story. If so how was wedding? Great poem that many can relate too:-) Alexis

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/26/2019 11:49:00 AM

Tt was true - 2 years ago - it was amazing - they converted an old barn into a state ballroom - a lot of greek dancing and plate breaking - tx. Aleis he really is a trooper! Hugs, Jennifer.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/25/2019 4:04:00 PM

greeat work, jen... just give him a big bite of a meal after... i know guys would go to other departments and look around rather than accompany their wives!...huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/28/2019 12:21:00 PM

From a man’s perspective I can think of a more fitting reward. How about modelling that new lingerie???

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/26/2019 1:09:00 AM

Hi my friend, I actually bought him a very cool suit for the wedding - this all happened two years ago - had no car over that weekend so my hubby offered to take me. Whenever I go shopping I always bring him back something small as i did for our two boys whilst they were young and still at home - empty nest syndrome now! Poetry hugs Jen.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/25/2019 1:58:00 PM

- You have a patient hubby, dear Jenny :) - My hubby hates to go shopping :) - A lovely poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/26/2019 1:16:00 AM

I have Sunshine Smile and perhaps we are far more tolerant of each others wants and dislikes because we got married in our mid forties, I think I've told you the story - If you wish to look up my poem "In December 2000 we said I do" I describe our personal love story! Thanks for the comment my dear friend. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/25/2019 1:29:00 PM

When I shop I'm in and out. I have a wife and three daughters so I know how you ladies like to shop lol. Hope everything went well for your sons wedding. Tom.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/26/2019 2:38:00 AM

My husband is not a shopper also but he does like his gadgets so has a fav. store for this. Otherwise he likes me to choose his clothes. With a wife and 3 young ladies around, I can understand, you understanding me! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.