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December 4, 2014

In His Pocket

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Mr. Diamond (Chris) and I have an interesting relationship.  We have always had a lot of fun together and he reminded me not too long ago that we have been together an amazing 2/3 rds of our lives.  That is a long time in dog years as a favorite pastor used to say.

The geographic separation is wearing a bit thin as we are at almost 5 months of him being in Texas and me being in Iowa.  The good thing is that we DO get to see each other.  More than some other couples who have to be separated because of job circumstances. We just spent some fabulous time together at Thanksgiving with our sons and those were wonderful days.  I am grateful beyond belief that we were able to do that.

We text and email quite often during the day and always have at least one phone call or FaceTime before the day ends and that makes it much more bearable.  I have become quite a bit more independent because—well—I have to be.  No one else is going to do it for me so I just do what I need to do and that is not a bad thing at all.

Chris does worry about me at times because I tend to be a bit of a klutz.  Since he is not here he basically forbade me to get Christmas decorations down from the shelves in the garage because in his words he “knew I would fall and be lying on the garage floor in a frozen state by the time he figured out something was wrong”.  I posted the following picture on Facebook and my friend, Ann, who knew of the edict of my husband questioned me as to whether those were decorations. (She was just looking out for my welfare, after all.)1Buddy and Snowmen

Yes they are “decorations” but they were in a container that was on the floor of the garage–not on shelves.  So I did not break my husband’s directives.

Tonight he called me while we were both getting supper ready and I propped my phone up on the counter so I could FaceTime but still be doing supper preparations.  I looked over at the phone to look at him and this is what I saw.1facetime

He was still talking but he was not there in the picture part of the phone and I asked him what was going on with his video feed.  He replied “Oh—I put you in my pocket because I was heating something up”.  Let me tell you–that pocket is dark and I was glad when he took me out of it.

And that, my friends, is why I love this man so much.  A continual source of amusement—even from inside his pocket.

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  1. Chatter Master
    December 04, 2014 at 06:12 am

    Thank you for the laugh!

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    1. Beth Ann
      December 04, 2014 at 06:18 am

      You are very welcome! I am probably the only one who can say she has been in her husband’s pocket!

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      1. Chatter Master
        December 04, 2014 at 04:20 pm

        Ha! Makes me laugh again thinking of it!

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  2. lclalor
    December 04, 2014 at 06:38 am

    New meaning to the phrase, “He had her in his pocket.” Cute story.

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    1. Beth Ann
      December 04, 2014 at 06:54 am

      Thanks, Laura. 🙂 He cracks me up.

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  3. georgettesullins
    December 04, 2014 at 06:45 am

    Funny story. How wonderful you all were together at Thanksgiving.

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    1. Beth Ann
      December 04, 2014 at 06:54 am

      It was a lovely Thanksgiving in all ways. Christmas is just around the corner and the boys will both be with us in Texas for almost a whole week!!! I can not wait.

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  4. Thread crazy
    December 04, 2014 at 07:18 am

    So glad you had some time together, although it may have been brief. My husband and I had over a year apart many moons ago, due to a job/move, so I know exactly how you feel. Independent wise, yes I’m right there with you. Now as far as getting decorations and stuff down from attic, that’s my job as he no longer can climb the stairs! BUT…he’s always there to help. Try to stay out of the pocket next time!!

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    1. Beth Ann
      December 04, 2014 at 07:24 am

      I don’t really complain too much about it—-it is just our life right now but I got spoiled when he was home all the time the first half of the year. I am just going to enjoy the season a little less decorated this year.

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  5. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    December 04, 2014 at 07:19 am

    Oh, that Chris. He is hilarious. Now, no climbing ladders.

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    1. Beth Ann
      December 04, 2014 at 07:23 am

      I have obeyed him….for the most part. Puts a crimp in my style but hey—anything for Mr. Diamond.

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  6. bocafrau
    December 04, 2014 at 07:42 am

    That’s too funny! Sounds like something my husband might do – or he would probably just hang up and call back after! 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann
      December 04, 2014 at 07:47 am

      It cracked me up when I looked over there and I thought—-hey —a blog post!!!

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  7. Mama's Empty Nest
    December 04, 2014 at 10:02 am

    Ha! Glad you got out of his pocket — no one likes to be kept in the dark! 😉 Cute post.

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  8. suzicate
    December 04, 2014 at 11:05 am

    This made me chuckle!

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  9. Darlene
    December 04, 2014 at 11:36 am

    That was very funny. I can see how he amuses you. has it been 5 months already? Wow. Glad to see you are managing OK.

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  10. Dianna
    December 04, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    So cute! At times, I feel so close to my hubby that I wish I could be in his pocket (sappy). Love this post – it just illustrates the wonderful relationship you two have!

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    1. Beth Ann
      December 04, 2014 at 07:40 pm

      I get that !!!! Sappy is good. I love sappy. I am sappy!

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  11. jenieats
    December 04, 2014 at 05:50 pm

    Chris is very thoughtful. I love the expression on Buddy’s face.

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    1. Beth Ann
      December 04, 2014 at 07:39 pm

      Buddy is so photogenic. Chris just knows what a super klutz I am….sad but true.

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  12. treadlemusic
    December 04, 2014 at 06:19 pm

    Great post!!!! At least you’re not afraid of the dark!!!!!

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    1. Beth Ann
      December 04, 2014 at 07:39 pm

      Seriously. That would be bad!

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  13. Katy Flint
    December 04, 2014 at 07:33 pm

    I absolutely love that! I can’t wait for you guys…when you’re reunited, but cry for me!

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    1. Beth Ann
      December 04, 2014 at 07:39 pm

      Tonight we were both eating dinner while we talked–he was having cereal. Can you tell he is a bachelor down there??? 🙂

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      1. Katy Flint
        December 04, 2014 at 07:40 pm

        Lol! I LOVE cereal! That’s actually been my night time snack lately instead of brownies and milk!

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        1. Beth Ann
          December 04, 2014 at 07:41 pm

          Last night it was Chick Fil A. I live vicariously through his dinners. 🙂

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          1. Katy Flint
            December 04, 2014 at 08:10 pm

            Ive never had Chick Fil A!

          2. Beth Ann
            December 04, 2014 at 08:17 pm

            A little slice of heaven. 🙂

  14. Gibber
    December 04, 2014 at 07:46 pm

    Now that’s funny!

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    1. Beth Ann
      December 04, 2014 at 07:58 pm

      Glad you liked it. 🙂

      Reply
  15. pattisj
    December 04, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    He can’t get away with much, can he? LOL I’m glad you have a friend to keep an eye on you. Not that you’d get into trouble or anything. ahem. I’m thankful for electronics to keep us in touch with our loved ones.

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    1. Beth Ann
      December 05, 2014 at 03:20 am

      I would NEVER get in trouble!!! Ever! 🙂

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  16. My Odd Family
    December 05, 2014 at 05:53 am

    Do you remember the Brownie song? I’ve got something in my pocket?
    I’ve got something in my pocket, it belongs across my face.
    I keep it very close at hand, in a most convenient place.
    I’m sure you couldn’t guess it if you guessed a long, long while.
    So I’ll take it out and put it on, it’s a Great Big Brownie Smile!
    Close at hand, convenient place, and big smile. I think it easily adapts to this story.
    <3

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  17. Rorybore
    December 05, 2014 at 08:55 pm

    LOL! I did the same thing to my hubby, who is away on training right now, because he Skyped right in the middle of my posting a blog comment, so I minimized the window to finish the comment, and just kept talking even though I couldn’t see him anymore. He was mildly offended – LOL. I just find talking to the video screen a bit awkward.

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    1. Beth Ann
      December 06, 2014 at 07:00 am

      But you did not put him in your pocket! Totally get why you minimized him. I am horrible at doing blog comments or anything of much length on my phone. I always end up missing a typo and posting something ridiculous.

      Reply
  18. benzeknees
    December 22, 2014 at 05:15 pm

    Did you feel like Tinkerbell?

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    1. Beth Ann
      December 23, 2014 at 07:49 am

      Perhaps THAT was what I was feeling!!!

      Reply

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