He had me at “Let’s go to Lowe’s”

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 I love my hubby for many reasons.

He is patient, kind,  smart, a good father and he puts up with me.

Putting up with me is a rather difficult job. I’m a little high maintenence. I’ll admit it…but he was fully aware of this going into the deal. My mother even warned him.

Two days before our trip to the beach, he came home on a Sunday afternoon after working on a side project.

He was tired. I was manic…as usual.

After a seductive hug and kiss, I said “I would like to paint the kitchen before Secret Agent Man’s surprise birthday party next weekend…maybe chocolate brown…wouldn’t the kitchen be DIVINE in chocolate?…it would be like a huge brownie.”

He sat there patiently, looking at me like I had just jumped off a spaceship from Uranus.

I continued…

But you know, I could never pull off chocolate in this kitchen with the green countertops…I really hate these countertops…they are so dated…and we need more cabinets…more counter space….and have you seen that antique looking metal back splash…OMG…I would give ANYTHING FOR THAT IN MY KITCHEN

Anything?”

Yes, I say…”Anything.”

“Let’s go to Lowe’s!”

And my Rico, my hero and soon to be my sex slave master says to me, “You want a new countertop? I can do that…and we can get some cabinets to go over there…and move the refrigerator over here… and mount a microwave up under here…and the back splash. It’ll be done by the party.”

In 2 1/2 days, my kitchen was totally remodeled…all by Rico and his dad. 

I have been paying for it in the bedroom ever since.

It was worth it…

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  • Tonya

    This is wonderfu… I think I might steal. Been looking for a new kitchen do and love the color scheme. Got more pics…It is definitely thumbe up

  • Laura

    OMG…I absolutely love the new kitchen!!!!

  • http://barefootfoodie.com Brittany

    SHUT THE EFF UP!

    I put out ALL the time and I STILL hate my kitchen. Yours is BAD ASS!

    MOTHER!

  • azn8tive

    WOW!!!

    Love it! You’ve inspired me to get moving on my kitchen.

  • http://www.Momisodes.com Momisodes

    OMG! Your kitchen looks gorgeous!

    And can I please tell you how jealous I am? Our cabinets (circa 1975) and formica counter tops are the bain of my existence.

  • http://queenofshakeshake.com/ Heather, Queen of Shake Shake

    I’m so jealous!

  • merica

    NO wonder why you are stressed and with out money!!!!! Duh, I shouldve figured this one out!!!! I’m ready for another dinner by Chef Todd!

  • http://thedanafiles.com Dana

    Holy cats! It’s gorgeous! Does he remodel bathrooms, too? If so, he’s hired! ;)

  • http://www.itsasmalltownlife.blogspot.com farmchick

    It looks much better in person. The pictures don’t do it justice.

  • pissy

    OMG! I’m laughing SO hard at Brittany’s comment! LOL

    your kitchen kicks ASS!

    It’s worth whatever you …ahem…”have to do” in the bedroom. ;-)