Farmboy has Excelled Himself!!!!
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You may have noticed that I haven’t been around much over the past couple of weeks. My family have been staying at our in laws shack over the Christmas and New Year period. I’ve popped back home a couple of times for quick “do the washing and other stuff” type reasons but for the most part we’ve been relaxing at the beach.
Farmboy’s sister and her family have also been staying there. Between us we have 5 children although put together it can seem like 10 some days. LOL. It’s been lots of fun though. My SIL called us back before Christmas and kindly offered to have our children for a night so that Farmboy and I could have a nice romantic night away. Being the romantic practical person that he is, Farmboy suggested that instead of booking in to a nice romantic establishment by the seaside somewhere along the coast, that we instead come HOME. Actually, this suited me quite well as at least I have internet access at home and could get a desperately needed “fix” while we were here! Of course, this came with the added bonus of him being able to squeeze in some farmwork not having to book for any set night AND of course, not having to pay for any accomodation getting to sleep in our own bed!
As it turned out, it was a good thing we decided to go this way as our youngest hadn’t been well so we brought him home with us too. A nice romantic evening for two three.
We had to stop in for some food on our way home as I’d cleared out our fridge and taken all our fresh food down to the shack. DH told me to leave everything to him, so I did!
Here’s what he rolled out……
Entre (we have this so seldom, I’m not even sure how to spell it!!!)
Freshly prepared prawn cocktails (my favourite)
Main Course
Flame grilled t-bone steak (from our 1/2 cow in the freezer) served with bbq roasted zucchini (freshly picked from the garden), carrots (some in fridge from the 5kg I bought before Christmas) and potato. Accompanied by pink champagne (also my favourite).
To say it was delicious almost doesn’t do it justice. It was suberb!!!! Farmboy is sure turning into the BBQ king around here!
Pampering
We were so full after that we decided to postpone dessert until after our 4 year old was in bed. Once he was safely tucked away DH ran a bath in our spa bath and we relaxed in the spa with more champagne, fresh strawberries and some Ferrero Rochers. 
Twas delightful. He even added some of my peppermint bath salts to the bath. And gave me a foot massage in the bath.
Dessert (yes, there was still dessert to come after all of that!!!)
Strawberry cheesecake (generic - because we both really like the local generic brand cheesecake) served with ice cream and fresh cream and garnished with extra strawberries. He was going to add a swirl of strawberry sauce to the plate but we didn’t have any left. It’s the thought that counts though!
It was a really lovely evening! The next morning when I woke up, he cooked me bacon and eggs for breakfast as well!!! While he popped out to do a few jobs around the farm (like make sure the sheep had enough water), I treated myself to a microdermabrasian facial (I’ve been slack with skin care while we’ve been at the beach) and defuzzed with some Nair (I’m allergic to pain so waxing doesn’t really rate as an option for me!) and dry brushed my skin. It was so lovely to take a little time out for myself. DH took The Bomb with him so I had some nice quiet alone time (always something to be cherished!).
Estimated Costings and Savings:
Spa Room overnight $200
3 course dinner for 2 with champagne $150 (at least)
Cooked Breakfast for 2 $50
Massage $50
Hair Removal $30
Facial $30+
Total Potential Cost $500+
Total cost to us for food, champagne etc approx $60 (not including food already on hand)
That’s a pretty massive saving isn’t it? Who said frugality had to be about deprivation?
Isn’t my DH a very clever bunny? And a most adorable hunny? Jealous yet?
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Sounds like a wonderfully relaxing time, including the time with Hubby.
My hubby has his moments, but is far less ummm, frugal, in his methods. Although he couldn’t think of anything to buy himself with our “blow money” from the Christmas bonus this year, so bought me more jewellery for Christmas.
I hope you can now start the new year feeling relaxed and refreshed. And isn’t it only 3 weeks til the kids go back to school?
What a lovely way to start the New Year and what a thoughtful farmer!
My DH has been fishing for 3 days and with this heat I was able to please myself!
Best wishes.
After reading about you relaxing and pampered night….. I too am feeling the pampering….lol
Top marks to “Farmboy”
Hmmm…
maybe there are some advantages to being married…..
Glad you two had such a lovely time.
It all sounded wonderful (except your son being ill of course)
Farmboy certainly excelled himself
Jodie, I am quite jealous, even after reading your warning I read your article. How wonderful for you to have such a thoughtful and frugal hubby! You go girl! Maybe next time you can do it with out DS in tow, but it really didn’t seem to cramp your style -lol-
Meantime I can hope and dream, my BF is visiting his family in Sydney while I am melting here in Adelaide!
take care of you.
Lis
xx
I think farmboys are just born innovative! I think I might still make a few well meaning suggestions to my farmboy though, although we don’t have a spa…..do you rent yours out? Just kidding!
Sounds like you’ve had a fabulous Christmas!
I’m about to have my time at the shack so I hope I can come back feeling as refreshed as you sound!
Not jealous (no way I would want anyone else’s man - mine is just fine!) but very pleased for you - how wonderful!
*SIGH* Quite jealous. My husband would not even think to cook dinner for me, like that, never. Don’t get me wrong, he cooks, just en mass.
Besides that, no one would offer to take our seven children so we could have time together.
It seems the more kids you have the less help you get.
Glad that you had a wonderful night/morning. Every woman and Mummy deserves some precious ME time
No, no, not jealous at all, not one little bit, she lied.
Kin - the funny things is, farmboy wasn’t actually TRYING to be frugal. Just practical! LOL. We went away for our 10th wedding anniversary (was just before we hit our 11th but we won’t worry about that for now lol), anyway, we had the top suite, dozen red roses, jewellery, nice night out….definitely WASN’T frugal. But was VERY nice!!!!!
Mary - my DH talks about going fishing more than he actually does it.
Hope you enjoyed the time to yourself.
Lucky1 - that is rather clever!!!!
Glad you were able to share.
Frogdancer - there is a blue singlet, akubra wearing man waiting just around the corner for you!!!!! LOLOL. Bit of a warning though - think I got the best one.
And they’re not ALL romantic. Mine has taken about 12 years to “train”. 
Ali - he’s a gem isn’t he.
Lis - I find it kind of strange to be home without kids. So it was nice to have him around. It’s funny how when you usually have 3 kids, 1 just seems way too easy to care for.
HisPrincess - I know you’ve already left but I hope you have a nice time.
Yeah, not all farmboys are hopeless on the romantic stuff. Mind you, mine learnt a lesson from one we both know who did NOTHING for his 10th wedding anniversary even though his wife went on and ON about it for months leading up to it!!!! 
Give you 1 guess who that was. 
jeanie - I’m so pleased to hear how rapt you are with your own fellow.
It’s refreshing to hear in this day and age.
tiff - it does happen like that doesn’t it? Sorry to hear you don’t get much help or support.
River - your comments always make me smile. Thank you.
Farm boy rocks … what a great night and saving.
I will have to do this for our upcoming anniversary - we hopefully have the dinner for free (we won) but we won’t stay at the place (way overpriced) … thanks for sharing this idea.