I’ve been cooking a lot more lately, and have been frustrated by my limited quantity of measuring spoons. Although we have several sets, it seemed that the one I needed was always dirty. So, I suggested to my husband that he give me a set as a stocking stuffer.
As I unwrapped gifts on Christmas morning, I opened one that was rather heavy for its small size. Inside I found this.
That’s right: he had given me FOUR sets of measuring spoons! That cracked everyone up.
There was another gift that I kept reaching for but my husband kept telling me to save it for last. Finally, I got to open it and what did I find?
You guessed it, another FOUR sets! We all had another good laugh.
Eventually, we starting unwrapping gifts from our stockings and I opened this.
And a little deeper down, this.
That’s right, I had TEN new sets of measuring spoons! Hubby definitely gets the award for most creative this year!
Later, I got to thinking about all the blessings those measuring spoons represent. Home, food, family, time, and health. I’m so thankful for all of these.
I hope you will also have many blessings in the coming year. A full measure.
And that you will recognize the blessings as just that. An over flowing measure.
Maybe you’ll find that you even need more measuring spoons.
Wishing you a wonderful new year over flowing with health and happiness.
Ellen Lindner
I love his sense of humor. He’s expecting lots more cooking in your kitchen.
Uh-oh, you might be right about that, Martha. Have a happy new year, my friend!
Love this!
I too never have enough measuring spoons.
Love the take you have on receiving them.
You’re amazing!
Thanks, Lynn!
Now, hubby is on to the next stage of his idea. He’s going to create a little hanging rack inside a cupboard door for the spoons. He’ll use about 6 sets and put all of one size on each peg. Now THAT will be convenient! (Did I mention he’s an engineer? He’s good at thinking up these projects.)
That’s the cutest Christmas story I have heard!
Yeah, pretty funny.
Wonderful!! He certainly cant be accused of not listening to you!! Might I suggest you put 5 sets in a “safe place” for the inevitable day that the bounty feels low and you need a replacement? Ah, but safe place means your son may find them when you are “gone” as you might never remember…..oh well. Enjoy the bounty and the love it represents.
Cindy, we’re having a football party tomorrow and I was seriously planning to pass some out as party favors! But, hubby said “no,” because he has stage 2 of his project in mind. He’s going to create a little hanging rack inside a cupboard door for the spoons. He’ll use about 6 sets and put all of one size on each peg. Now THAT will be convenient!
Happy New Year my friend.
Your husband and mine must be brothers-from-another-mother! Sounds like something my DH would do. Seriously, fun and I love your metaphor. Happy New Year!!!
What characters we’ve married! Glad you enjoyed it.