Today is our 24th wedding anniversary so we went out for lunch. It wasn't an unmitigated success though all went well until it was time for dessert.
I'm not sure why Steve decided we needed to go out usually if we celebrate it's with a takeaway, still I'm not one to turn down a meal out.
We went to a nearby pub, we were given a lift there and back which was good as it been very hot here.
We ate in the garden as there was a nice breeze, I'd taken Beano's water bottle and his cool mat for him to lay on so he was comfortable.
Steve had three courses, mushrooms as a starter, chicken skewer with chips for his main course and ice cream.
I only had a main course, a chicken skewer with hummus and flatbread. Between the main course and the ice cream I took Beano for a wander around the garden as he's been so good sat on his cool mat.
When we got back to the table Steve has ordered ice cream to share, there was a choice of vanilla, strawberry, chocolate or a sorbet. Steve had ordered four scoops of chocolate ice cream, whilst this was a kind thought, I don't like chocolate ice cream but I ate some to avoid the lurking strop. It's the same when he makes coffee in the morning, he never puts sugar in mine as he's convinced I don't take sugar. I only like half a spoonful as does Steve so why he cannot remember this after 24 years I do not know.
I was glad to get home as Steve's mood was deteriorating, we got home in time for me to go across to the summer house for a while. Steve stomped around in the garden, knocking back the lager until he cheered up.
11 comments:
Well, happy anniversary! Glad you got through the meal without too much trouble.
This sounds like a positive step forward. I do like chocolate ice cream but it would have been nice if you could have chosen your preferred flavour.
Happy anniversary!
I'm glad that it was a reasonably good outing to celebrate your anniversary. You did exactly the right thing to leave him to simmer alone after you got back. You do seem to be noticing and managing Steve's moods quite well, but it must be draining for you.
Belated Happy Anniversary greetings to you both; nice to go out for a meal, but a shame that you didn't get to order your own choice of dessert.
I'm glad you can manage a visit to the summerhouse without Steve playing custodian! Do you have nice conversations with the others in there? I can imagine you keeping a wary eye on Steve as he enjoyed his lager in the garden!
I’m glad to had a meal out for your anniversary and were able to take Beano with you. Catriona
Experience makes it possible to share limited time with certain people - Then on sensing negative vibes avoidance x
I remember your post about your wedding and can hardly imagine that it was so many years ago. Congratulations! What a blessing it must be to have the summerhouse to go to and see other people. Take care x
I remember your wedding post too! It can’t have been twenty four years ago surely ?!
Belated wishes for your anniversary. You are much kinder than I would be but it must be weary having to be vigilant and pamper to his moods all the time, but then I suppose anything is better than having to endure a major strop. x
I think it's a typo - I'm sure Hester got married more like 14 years ago - I remember the photos of the handfasting ceremony 😊 x
Louise
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