• Sep. 16, 2006
The Chocolate Chip Cookie
The tradition began more than 18 years ago when we first started dating. My boyfriend (who is now my husband) began suprising me by baking me HUGE chocolate chip cookies. He'd bring them to my track meets when he came to cheer me on, or show up at my door with one of his homemade delicacies. Throughout our almost 15 years of marriage, he's continued the tradition, often with our boys working alongside him.
Now it must be understood that my husband's cookies are no ordinary run-of-the-mill cookies. They are his specialty! In fact, they are far superior to mine...a truth he never flaunts, but one I've come to accept nonetheless. Not only are my husband's cookies amazingly delicious...they're a reminder of the early days of our relationship and the selfless, protective love my husband shows me daily.
It's because of this that my heart skipped a beat when I returned home last night. I'd been away on a wonderfully refreshing overnight retreat with my girlfriends, and as we pulled up to the front of my house, all four of my "men" met me at the car. They carried my luggage and shopping bags into the house, excitedly announcing they had a surprise for me. They led me into the kitchen where this awaited me:
I'm so glad that our boys know the history of the cookie. They know that after 18 years, they're dad is still baking this cookie for their mom as a reminder of his steadfast love.
And as I thank God for the model He's provided our boys in their dad, I wonder about the kind of cookie they'll be baking for their wives someday....
Comments
• Sep. 16, 2006
Yummy!
Posted by momofgirls
Your future daughters-in-law will be blessed indeed.
• Sep. 16, 2006
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Posted by Anonymous
What a joy to a mother's heart--to know that her daughter is truly loved by her husband...
• Sep. 16, 2006
A Beautiful reminder!
Posted by Fiffi
Hi there
What a lovely example of a family tradition that your boys, I am sure, will take into their marriages! I agree with Dr Dobson when he says that is extremely important to have family traditions, as these are remembered as the fondest of times had with family!!!!
This was my first visit to your blog.....and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I have sons similar ages to yours and would love to add you as a friend so that I may visit again!
Thanks again
Fiffi
• Sep. 18, 2006
the cookie
Posted by Anonymous
What a wonderfully romantic and special thing to do! You are blessed. My weakness is chocolate chip cookies -- hmmm -- might have to hint this tradition to my hubby! :)
Dionna
emphasisonmoms.blogspot.com
• Sep. 18, 2006
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Posted by Lilliepad
What a yummy love story!
• Sep. 18, 2006
sweet
Posted by Anonymous
Oh Friend, Your hubby sounds wonderful!!! What a sweet love story.
Lynn
• Sep. 19, 2006
Your post...
Posted by Anonymous
...made me smile today. :) What sweet men you have there, Nikki.
Missy
• Sep. 21, 2006
Wow!
Posted by byourlove1
I love your blog, I found it through another blog today and I just love it! I do before five in a row with my preschoolers, we are really enjoying it. I hope you don't mind if I add you to my friends list. You will have to come over and visit my blog sometime.
Angela
• Sep. 22, 2006
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Posted by SongOfTheSagebrush
What a sweet tradition! MMMMM!!!!
• Sep. 22, 2006
So Sweet!
Posted by Juldos
We are so blessed to have such wonderful husbands.
Have a great week-end!
Julie D.
• Sep. 23, 2006
How Precious
Posted by bubbebobbie
This is the first blog I have ever been to that I had wished it had smell-i-vision! Since I can almost taste it, I can only imagine the sweet fragrance that permeated your welcoming home. Blessings.
• Sep. 23, 2006
Sweet
Posted by ronandjess
What a great man you have!! Your daughter in laws will be blessed too.
Jess
• Sep. 24, 2006
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Posted by SotoFam
Precious story...I ran across your blog and it just REALLY warmed my heart. I look forward to reading more. God Bless your Family.
