Amanda had yet another productive wedding planning trip home to Wisconsin last weekend. I felt my weekend was equally productive, however mine involved less wedding bells and more soap suds and sponges :)
Besides hand making all of the invitations with her mom and several bridesmaids, she also found our musicians and planned most of the music with them. The way she found them was rather unconventional – but when you’re planning a wedding from such a long distance you need to get a little creative. She was at her parents’ church Sunday morning where there was a small musical performance. After the service, Amanda boldly introduced herself to both a trumpet player and a violinist and quickly proceeded to ask what their plans were for July 30th of this year. The trumpet player (and vocalist) agreed almost immediately and he and Amanda spent the afternoon picking songs and talking about plans for the ceremony. So, while we don’t have a strong personal connection to this artist, Amanda did already hear him perform and was impressed.
Staying behind in D-town while Amanda was away, I took advantage of the opportunity to roll up my sleeves and clean house… literally! I reached a new high of male domestication with this; the second half of my valentine’s gift to Amanda. She was delighted to return home to a clean bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom - yes, I even scrubbed the toilet and shower! In case you’re wondering… I’m not planning on renting out my cleaning services just yet – I’ve got plenty of work to keep me busy for now, between the new house and Amanda’s apartment :)
Sounds kosher to me!
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Reuben,
ReplyDeleteWe are happy to hear that wedding plans are coming along so well!
Yes, your weekend tasks sound kosher to us.
Wow, you are getting ever more domesticated as you approach the wedding day! Cleaning up a difficult room (like the bathroom) in the house is something your Dad did faithfully for a while back on the farm, but the luster wore off (of the sink that is, not of the marriage itself:)). I wonder if my loss of that talent is because the other meaning for the word "luster" is "a period of five years".
I can see why Amanda would appreciate your domestic help, but you are wise not to rent your services out. The service loses part of its "shine" after a while.... Still, you are both very thoughtful for each other and we congratulate you both.
Love, Dad Vyn