This post today has been written and linked up with The Happy Wives Club for their Thursday “Why I Love My Husband Linkup:
“Say, thanks to the man who brought you into this world.” That is Kevin trying to be a comedian with my girls as he is opening up a bag of M&M’s.
He knows they want the candy in that bag, because hell, Lily just even asked, “Can I ‘have M E M’s” (her 2 year old way of saying it).
My response to his joke is to bust on him just a bit by saying this, “You didn’t bring them into this world, I gave birth to them!”
“Well, my seed started the whole process,” Kevin answers me with his smart ass mouth.
“Really, so that 30 seconds release of sperm, means more than giving birth?”, I retort trying to tease him some more for his comment.
“I didn’t say that, but if it weren’t for the sperm they wouldn’t be here,” Kevin chimes in laughing and trying to be entertaining still.
“Yes, but carrying two kids for nine months each and then going through hours of labor, where and I quote you said during my delivery of Lily, ‘Oh does that hurt’, and by the way it did, qualifies you more for bringing them into this world safely. Very interesting way of thinking and have a feeling many women all over the world would disagree on that one,” I add for good measure now smirking.
“Ok, you had more than something to do with it. I get it and I was there for all of the above,” he now says with his cute boyish smile knowing full well that he is just itching to be cute about this and trying so desperately to make me laugh at his so-called funny he believes he just made.
As I walked away from him, while eating a handful of M&M’s, I just couldn’t help, but laugh out loud slightly.
I heard from the other side of the room, “Mission accomplished. My job is done and see girls that is how to make your mother laugh by being a complete jerk.”
Yeah, he was proud of himself, but here is a little secret, he does just have that uncanny ability to make me laugh. He can try to pretend to be a jerk by teasing me, but he really isn’t and he truly is one in a million and all mine. I have to say, I got lucky as far as husbands go, because he will pitch in and help with the kids after a long day at work, clean the dishes after I cooked a meal for us, and even go grocery shopping while I am spending Saturday morning keeping Emma occupied while Lily has dance class and then make the switch so that the yet Emma can dance while we wait some more for over two hours.
So even though, his comment might have offended some women or women’s groups, my husband truly was just being his lovable jokester and sarcastic self. I have to say I do quite enjoy this side of him, because we do play nicely off each other with our sarcastic sense of humors (yes those that read me know I have sarcastic streak and so does my husband, too).
And by the way, I know once I publish this he is going to read it and say, a) “You made up half of the conversation (because half the times he doesn’t remember the half of the half of what we joke about) and then add for good measure b) “Why didn’t you tell them about how you dropped the bag of M&M’s splattering some on the floor during this conversation?” (yes, he gave me the bag and thought that a twist tie was on it, thus spilling it all over the kitchen floor).
Because again this is his way of saying he does read my writing and that he even likes it, because Kevin wouldn’t be Kevin quite simply, if he weren’t joking around with me and trying to make me laugh. That is why I love him, because he makes my day that much brighter and even funnier.
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MamaMarmalade says
Love that he makes you laugh. So important in a relationship I think. Great photo too!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Steph and he truly does. Even this morning before work the things he was coming out with. He truly is a very funny and lovable guy and totally agree with you that this is such an important thing to have in a good relationship!! 🙂
Michelle Liew says
He certainly looks, and is, a warm-hearted caring husband and father, and may the two of you have eternal married bliss! Blessings to you and the family, Janine!!
Janine Huldie says
Michelle, thank you. He is awesome, especially with our girls. This photo is just one of so many examples that I reminded of all day long 🙂 🙂
Dani Ryan says
Aw, this is so sweet. We don't post enough of these, do we? Like you, I got lucky in the husband department. He keeps me laughing, although I'm pretty sure a lot of people would cringe if they heard the dialogue in here some days. 🙂 But we make a good team. Loved this post!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Dani and I am so glad I am not alone with the cringe worthy dialogue. Seriously, we are just that comfortable after almost 7 years of marriage to say or do anything and love that about our relationship. It is the inside jokes that truly make me laugh and so glad that someone else can relate to this, too 🙂 🙂
Emily says
I think being with someone who can make you laugh is key to a happy relationship and you've clearly got that going on with the two of you. My husband makes crazy comments and jokes like that too — we make fun of each other but it's all good-natured and to make the other person laugh. Sounds like you've got a keeper there! 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Emily, i completely agree and when I was writing this I thought to myself that I hoped no one took this one the wrong way, because he truly was just being funny. That is Kevin's sense of humor and quite honestly I can't get enough of it. He can make me laugh even when I want to cry sometimes, because he will say something like this and I just can't help myself. Thanks and so glad you too can relate 🙂 🙂
Bill says
I'm still laughing at the cartoon…I put that shit on everything! Man, was I one sarcastic s.o.b. when I was younger. Took a few punches for it too; I can say that I am definitely less sarcastic; I can also say that I'm missing out on a lot of fun by being less sarcastic. LOL
Janine Huldie says
Lol Bill. I loved that picture, too. I will say my sarcastic streak comes from my grandfather. Growing up I adored him and I was told quite often how I was a lot like him. And to this day, I just can't help, but have sarcasm down, as does Kevin and that is just one of the many reasons I love him. Thanks seriously as always!!! 🙂
Cyndi says
Hahaha, Janine. This is all so hilarious! You and Kevin are so funny and it's so cute to see all of you together. 🙂 Have a wonderful day, my friend!
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Cyndi and glad to give a good laugh with our antics now and again. You too have a wonderful day!!! 🙂 🙂
Kat Biggie says
You have such a cute family! You are lucky that your hubs reads and comments on your blog, evenif he gives you such a hard time! My husband does not even know the URL to my blog! Oh, and it kills me that they still try to take credit for bringing the children into the world! Hmph! Voted for you! 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Alexa and will say this he lives for blog posts that are about him. It is truly his 5 minutes of fame and he gets a real charge about it. I am surprised he hasn't commented, yet. Because he has been known to make an appearance via comment on here before. I love it too though about his comment and seriously, he did say during my labor with Lily, "Does it hurt?" If I could have kicked him in the balls at that moment and asked the same question so would have, lol!!! Seriously, he is a true tease through and through!! 🙂 🙂
Christy Birmingham says
What a cute photo! Oh and… M E Ms, that is priceless!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Christy for the comment and tweet!! And she really does come out with some priceless words sometimes!! 🙂
Kera says
Haha omg this sounds exactly like my husband! He totally is a sarcastic jerk at times and he's really good at it too. Gets the last word in ALL the time. I could see him saying that same last line as Kevin did in your conversation lol. And I'm with you–as much as it can annoy me, it's one of the things that I love about him. He's never boring, that's for sure! I think it takes men like our hubbies to be daddies to little girls!
Janine Huldie says
Oh so true about it being annoying, but then I so can't help myself and laugh myself silly from stuff like this. And you are so right, Kevin too is the perfect girl father just like your hubby, too 🙂 🙂
Kevin says
In the words of Stephen Bishop "“I feel so miserable without you, it's almost like having you here.”
Hugs and Kisses Hun
Janine Huldie says
Lol, quoting Animal House my love. Seriously love you and knew you would show up eventually!! 🙂 🙂
Stacy Harris says
My husband sometimes reads my blogs… and sometimes he is just so busy that if he doesn't see the link if I have been active on Facebook. That being said… sometimes I am so proud of the inspiration he gives me… I can't wait to tell him what I wrote about… like the holey underwear. Our husbands seem very alike… he has the same way of being able to always make me smile!
Janine Huldie says
Oh I love that our husbands are similar and can totally relate to wanting to tell him what I wrote. I try to keep a surprise, because I truly look forward to his comments that he will leave when he has no idea. Like the one he left below, lol!! 🙂
Rosey says
It is sweet the way you've given him props. And you are very lucky. My husband would eat out of containers before he'd do dishes, and there's no way he's helping w/anything after working all day. He's got a lot of good qualities, but not those…and I know how you lucky you are (and it sounds like you do too). 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Rosey and trust me I know how lucky I am that he does pitch in when he comes home from work and am truly thankful for that 🙂 🙂
Ruchira says
Janine, This is so sweet. I liked how you defined your relationship with your better half. This sure is a healthy relationship, my friend 🙂
Cheers!
voted for ya!
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks so very much Ruchira and am happy to share a bit of my relationship here with you 🙂 🙂
Camilleta says
Soooo sweet. Sounds like you got a good one! 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Camille and I think I am prejudice, but do think I did 🙂
clarkfarley says
'ya gotta laugh'
I'm not sure of the context (of this statement), but the ability to make each other laugh is the key to any relationship lasting.
Of course, underneath any sarcasm is surely respect and caring… but maybe that's the fever talking. Good Post
@Kat my wife is somewhere between your husband and Janine's. Phyllis does know where 'I can be found'… but for some reason, does not follow my blog every day. (Can't for the life of me understand why she doesn't!) lol
Janine Huldie says
Clark, I couldn't agree with you more and am so thankful that we do have this one down pat. As for Phyllis, it sounds like she is a wonderful wife even if she doesn't always read your blog 🙂 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Oh so true Richard and know you are a wonderful husband. Your wife is definitely a lucky lady, just as I am with Kevin. Thanks for sharing and also putting a smile on my face!! 🙂
Linda Jones says
Janine, that is the cutest picture!! I think a sense of humor is one of the best qualities a husband can have! 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks so much Linda and I definitely do agree with you on that one!! 🙂
Happy Wives Club&tra says
Your family is gorgeous! And it sounds like you guys have tons of fun at your house. Just the way it's supposed to be :). Thanks for linking up, Janine.
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks so very much and was so very happy to link up. Seriously, thanks for having the link-up!! 🙂
Katherines Corner says
You have a beaitiful family. Great post celebrting love too. thank you for sharing at the hop xo
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Katherine for saying that for hosting the hop, too. Love coming to your site and happy to join in the fun 🙂
Sophia says
Visiting from Happy Wives Club… My hubby is as sarcastic as they come. It took a while for me to get used to it, but we have made concessions on both sides. It shows that we have mutual respect. It's great that you get along; that you accept him as he is.
Sophia
twentyfiveseasons.com
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Sophia for stopping by from the Happy Wives Club and am going to check you out in a few, too. Loved hearing about you and your husband here as well. Thanks for sharing!! 🙂
Mai Bateson says
Hi Janine! This is Mai at the Happy Wives Club and Fawn wanted to make sure you saw the note that our Thursday link up party has now moved to Marriage Mondays – beginning today. We want to get all our favorite married bloggers linking up every Monday so we hope you’ll join us.
Janine Huldie says
Oh thank Mai and I linked up first thing this morning when I got an e-mail telling me this. Thank you for reminding me and giving me a heads up here, too!! 🙂