“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

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“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

April 18, 2011 by serialswooper

Be warned. This post will contain some reference to bedroom activities. Which means that anyone horrified by such discussion (Mom) should probably skip this one.

So, stop reading now. Ok?

Really, stop reading. Did you stop? (Mom. Stop.)

Anyhoo.

A couple entries ago I mentioned how my husband was encouraging me to get some Victoria’s Secret lingerie for his birthday.

Well, I didn’t.

But, I did have a little too much wine the other night and decided I was feeling a little frisky so maybe I’d throw the old dog a bone.

(I told you Mom. It’s not too late to turn back now.)

So, I snuck off into the bedroom a few minutes before him and donned a little black number. A matching pair of lacey mini-shorts and a slinky corset top. I brushed my teeth, fluffed the hair a little, sprayed a dash of perfume and hopped into bed.

(Now, I know that any men reading this probably already see a few things wrong with this picture. Like, so maybe shorts and a top aren’t really the sexiest of possible attire. Like, the fact that I put it on and then essentially hid under the covers might not be the most seductive move. Whatever. Beggars can’t be…you know.)

Sure enough, along comes my unsuspecting husband wandering into the bedroom. Bathroom routine complete, he climbs into bed. Our king sized bed. I’m about a million miles away and as far as he knows I’m wearing my usual pajamas — you know, the ones I bought at the Big Y grocery store in 2006. Sexy.

So, I crawled over a little.

Surprise!

(And now, like on The Bachelor, we will stop the voice over, draw the curtains to the Fantasy Suite and cut to commercial break. You can speculate.)

Many hours later. (well, ok, maybe not hours but at least a good few minutes or so)

Husband (sleepy voice): Well, that was a nice surprise.

Me: Glad you liked it.

Lingerie back on, I head towards the bathroom, grabbing my old faithful cotton pajamas on the way.

Husband: What are you doing?

Me: Just going to the bathroom. And, changing.

Husband: Changing? Why? Why don’t you just sleep in that? It’s cute.

Me (laughing): No way! It’s like sleeping in a costume. I can’t sleep in a costume.

Husband laughs.

Me: What?

Husband: It just makes sense that you’d call lingerie a costume. You know, considering you put it on once a year.

Posted in Uncategorized | 15 Comments

15 Responses

on April 18, 2011 at 1:47 pm | Reply knowwhentoshutup

Wow. How did you respond to that?

I would like to see men try and wear some of the outfits they “think” look sexy. But, that may create more problems than it solves…so, nevermind…
- on April 18, 2011 at 2:12 pm | Reply serialswooper
  
  ew.
on April 18, 2011 at 8:50 pm | Reply Andi

And he better be darn grateful for that once a year! Besides, my girls are old enough to wonder why I wear night clothes like that…

Ew.
on April 18, 2011 at 9:14 pm | Reply comingeast

Sounds like you’ve got a cutie for a hubbie, though! Great post, and I bet Mom was laughing her socks off!
on April 19, 2011 at 1:43 pm | Reply cam-bibs and baubles

cute post. that reminds me… I need to reach for that lingerie drawer more often! my husband would thank you.
on April 21, 2011 at 5:27 pm | Reply Kimberly

LMAO.

Good for you 😉
on April 23, 2011 at 1:41 pm | Reply needsatimeout

I came over from As Cape Cod Turns. I am so glad I stopped by. What a great blog!
- on April 23, 2011 at 2:41 pm | Reply serialswooper
  
  Thank you for reading!
on April 23, 2011 at 5:38 pm | Reply Mrs4444

I love you already. This was really funny (and totally like something I would do).

Stopped over by way of Sue’s link 🙂
on April 25, 2011 at 8:07 am | Reply kim

I am rolling over here!! You want to know why?!?! Because you have just described our *ahem* bedroom activities to a TEE! That is exactly what it’s like over here too. Complete w/me hopping up to change after. Him wanting me to sleep in it. Me saying, “um….hell no!” And HIM calling it a “costume.” I had to remind him it was lingerie. It was NOT the tacky Frederick’s of Hollywood Wonder Woman costume he bestowed upon me at my surprise 30th birthday party that still had the tags on it on my 40th! thankyouverymuch.
on April 29, 2011 at 4:43 pm | Reply lisleman

came here via FF but that post started with a real teaser so I had to read this post. Very funny story – but hey now you both can have another holiday besides Halloween. Just need to figure out what to call it.
- on April 29, 2011 at 4:56 pm | Reply serialswooper
  
  oooh, what a fun challenge.
  
  St. Victoria’s Day?
  Spanksgiving?
  The Nightie Before Christmas?
on May 17, 2011 at 9:26 pm | Reply maryct70

Great post! (Found it after reading your FP post today)… I can absolutely relate (and I’m pretty sure my husband could too!) Very funny … I’d love to add you to my blog list if that’s ok….
- on May 17, 2011 at 9:47 pm | Reply serialswooper
  
  Of course! Thank you for adding me! Look forward to reading yours, too!
on May 22, 2011 at 11:56 am | Reply Mark Petruska

I believe your husband’s response is sometimes referred to as an “oh, snap” moment. Heh. And the whole costume analogy is fitting, considering you tricked him first, and then treated him. (Hope your mom skipped the comments, too). 😉