I have a confession to make.
I’m not actually the best wife ever.
Or mother for that fact.
This morning, Bailey told me that at tidy up time at preschool, the kids all yell and not the mums and dads. Which inspired an automatic note to self: less no yelling at tidy up time.
But, I digress.
Today is not about my motherhood failures; it’s about my wifing ones.
Now obviously I love Boatman. He is a wonderful dad, a great person, and dare I say it, a fantastic lover. (And I really hope my mum isn’t reading…)
Occasionally I even take the time to tell him all these wonderful things, or write them down for the whole world to see.
Other times I fail dismally.
Like the day he started his new job.
By some miracle, Boatman has managed to score, not one, but two new jobs, in two Completely different professions, but both ones he loves. One week he is Skipper extraordinaire; ferrying divers from gps location to gps location, and then feeding his face waiting patiently for them to surface.
The next week he is the professional financial adviser, talking about the stock market and insurance and other highly provocative things.
Yes. I am a little weird.
That’s not new information.
On his first day home from the boat driving job, he was clad in his new uniform.
Dark blue coveralls.
For some reason, he thought his new outfit might inspire an outfit change of my own.
He was sadly mistaken.
Rather what ensued was a discussion as to whether or not they were overalls or coveralls (as if one is sexier than the other), in which google images proved the referree.
I, of course, was right.
Boatman went to wash said coveralls, sad and dejected that his new uniform had not inspired the hoped for response.
Fast forward a few months to Sunday afternoon, and after yet another failed birthday party, we had visitors dropping off presents. We were seated outside whilst I force fed their children all the party junk I had prepared, when the man himself arrived home from work.
The conversation then went something like this.
Friend 1: Boatman’s home from work. In his overalls. (They are coveralls people!!!)
Friend 2: They’re nice aren’t they?
Me: Really?
Friend 1: Yeah I like them. They suit him.
Friend 2: He is very top gun, with his sleeves rolled back like that.
Friend 1: Yeah definitely.
Cue Hollywood music, and some fancy back lighting. A Boatman walked towards us in his dark blue coveralls, sunglasses on, his hair freshly cut, and yes, the sleeves rolled up, I saw it.
Tom Cruise eat your heart out.
Boatman’s got it going on!
It took me a little while, but I got there eventually.
Coveralls for the win!
Now speaking of Top Gun (points for the awesome segue), it’s time to announce a new top blogger of the Mo. This time I put the vote to the awesome #teamIBOT and the voting was unanimous.
It’s Becky from Becky and James.
What I love about Becky’s blog is that she is always so refreshingly honest, even when it’s probably easier not to be.
She has also been doing some awesome crafty stuff with her book of days, which just looks awesome, and is worth checking out.
Do Boatman’s coveralls totally have you singing ‘Highway to the danger Zone?’
Have you seen Becky’s blog? Isn’t she a total Top Gun?
loved this Jess – the resemblance is very striking indeed!!!
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Great read to start my day! I could even hear the top gun music!! x
Catherine Rodie Blagg @CoTaaB recently posted..My child is a genius
Yuk, I hate Tom Cruise but if you squint just a tiny little bit, he looks more like Val Kilmer as Iceman but with dark hair. Phew! Much better!
PS I think they’re overalls!
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Hahahahahahaha *snort* So true!!!
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Ha ha. Loved your side-by-side pictures. My husband is constantly being told he looks like (a) Tony Abbott or (b) Someone in The Matrix (but sadly, not Keanu). Neither of those do it for me… but hubby sure does!
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PS – I just wanted to clarify that is MY hubby who does it for me… not yours, or anyone else’s for that matter (as great as I’m sure they are!)
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17 comments done before breakfast!
Kimba recently posted..Cocktail Heaven : Shrub Cocktails Exclusive to Lumia
I see the resemblance. But I’m assuming your husband is less weird.
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Thank goodness Boatman is Top Gun hot and not “Jumping around on Oprah’s couch” variety of hot (which isn’t hot at all).
Happy Tuesday Lovely xo
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Nice one Jess, how great to have your very own top gun. There is an uncanny resemblence.
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So how is Boatman’s ego today? Excellent I bet.
xx
Yes to the Hollywood movie music and lights on the significant other LOL.
And Becky rocks. Just saying is all.
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hmmmm did boatman pay your friends??? Bet he is smiling all the way to the boat LOL
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Honestly I don’t remember what Top Gun is about haha. All I remember is that T Cruise is in it and Boatman does look like him in the pic. The boy and I are watching old movies now (just finished Preadator!!) so I’d ask him to grab Top Gun too :p
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Perhaps it wasn’t the coveralls that eventually sparked your interest but some competition. He he he. I’m not saying your freinds were eye-sexing your hubby but they were giving him compliments that made you see the light. I hope you had a nice time role playing Top Gun. :p
Congratulations Becky!!! Welcome to Blogger of the Mo’dom! lol
How could you not notice Boatman outdone Mr Cruise?!
I swear it’s something about uniforms lol
Ogre Dad is the spitting image of Liam Neeson in the movie Rob Roy. Even his Mum says so!
Happy iBOT beautiful! x
miss.cinders recently posted..the curtains are open, feel free to gawk, because i’m making some kick arse muffins!
I have to thank you (or hit you over the head with a loaf of bread) for the fact I now have “Highway to the danger zone” running through my head…over and over…
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The first time I met Mr. Mandie I thought he was good looking (though he wasn’t wearing coveralls, maybe if he had have been I would have been swooning even more?!) – but out of my league!
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I love my husband in his work clothes. I dono just something about the dark blue shirt and pants makes me want to jump him then and their. If it wasn’t for the little people then I would lol.
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FABULOUS post!! hehe I will now be humming top gun themes all day.. because I am now watching Top Gun!
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Great post Jess. Nothing like the interest of another woman to make you see your fella with fresh eyes!!!!
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Okaaaaay- not that I’ve ever been there but I do suspect not commenting on another woman’s husband’s Top Gun factor is probably a good way to stay out of trouble. Even if you’re asking! Glad you could see it though. I find, (if I must share) nothing makes my man look more attractive as those rare occastions when we are the only two in the house.
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Good choice for Becky for blogger of the mo’! Love her blog. As I do love yours Jess. You have this incredible habit of always making me smile, even when you’re talking about overalls. Err… I meant coveralls.
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Haha nice post jess. love the side by side photos, his coveralls look great wish my husbands uniform looked that good.. lol
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Haha! Good picture!!! My husband use to have a coverall like this for his previous job!
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Oh you make me giggle, Girl!
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Coveralls are HAWT!
x
And yes…now, I’ve got that song in my head! Thanks, Jess !
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This post should make up for all the failures, shoudn’t it? You got there in the end and that’s what matters
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Exactly!
Glad you stuck to your guns re: the word coveralls. When I think of overalls the picture is definitely not sexy. I see how coveralls could be though.
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Will`he be auditioning for the top gun sequal??!! Thanks again for the link up!!
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I’ll suggest it to him
coveralls, overalls… same same to me! But hey, let him be Tom Cruise resemblance for one day and make him feel super sexy! x
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Hi Jess! Love your linky. Will put in my diary for next Tuesday so I can put your little IBOT logo on my post
Top Gun! I always think of Ice Man for some reason. So now I have “Highway to the Danger Zone” and “Ice, Ice Baby” stuck in my head threading through each other. Hey, someone should do that! It makes a cool song. Well, in my mind anyway …
And yes, definitely a bloggy top gun
Cheers
Happy Tuesday!
Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit
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Hubby is a builder. He puts that tool belt on and it’s all over. Swoon.
Dagnammit! I’m going to have Highway to the Danger Zone in my head all day. That and Push It (thanks Muddy Farmwife!).
And I agree, Becky would look great in overalls. I mean coveralls.
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It’s so nice to hear everyone loving their hubbies look. Lots of healthy IBOT relationships!
I really love this post! Its inspired me to think about what it is that attracts me to my Hubby and why I feel the way I do about him! I think its something that is too easy to lose sight of sometimes, so I really appreciate the reminder! Thank you!!
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Very easy to forget unfortunately. It’s good to remember
Ha! Yep, I get that. Hubby thinks he is sooo sexy with his Hard Yakka pants on. I think a lot depends on how he smells when he gets home from work though…
Oh Smell is definitely important!
haha! Love the segue, Jess!
Hows Boatmans ego today?
I linked up today after a long hiatus (too long actually!) I just haven’t had time to read many blogs. But I think I have sorted my time management issues out so hope to be back every week again to link up and visit others!
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So glad you’re back!
Yes Boatman looks very Top Gun ish! ha that is better than my hubby being asked by a kid at the airport if he was Adam Savage from Mythbusters, and then put a picture up of Adam on FB doppleganger week and his own MOTHER wrote to him saying it was such a lovely picture of him! haha.
This is my first time linking up too! xx Karen
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Oh that is hilarious!
Written as I’m watching Myth Busters
It is a shame that Tom Cruise has gone all loooopy-lah-lah…. That has totally wrecked his Top Gun appeal… but… that is not what you are asking…
Mr Cool has a shirt and tie job and quite often wears a suit. When I see him at work at his desk with his funky work glasses, wearing his suit and being all ‘I am so the boss right now’ routine I have a ‘Top Gun’ moment.
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For me, nothing beats my man in a suit jacket … mmm mmmm….
In the 90′s, he had the whole Clark Kent thing going on which was pretty cute!
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Oh nice! I won’t ask if he was Super Man by night
I wish we had Top Gun moments * cue You’ve lost that loving feeling*
Just kidding. Love the coveralls, I think overalls are the ones that just have the straps that go over the shoulders, not the full suit.
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my hubby came home from a funeral yesterday in a white shirt and black pants (he travelled 4 hours) and i nearly fell over head over heels seeing him dressed like this. i told him to get a job where he has to wear a shirt and pants lol
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Gotta love a man in a suit!
Dinner Suits did it for me.
Now he’s in flannies and comfy pants…and you know what, he’s till got it.
Love your work, Jess
Clever.
Becky was a great choice. She is a good blogging friend.
Denyse x
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STILL not TILL (mmm, teacher must be more careful)
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I have been trying to find the time to comment here forever (or, at least since I read it yesterday) to say, firstly, I think overalls are hotter than coveralls, but I’ve not seen Top Gun, so maybe I am missing something?!
Your hubs has a good likeness going on, though.
AND thank you SO very much for making me Blogger of the ‘mo. Your words have made me feel so amazing x
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You are so welcome. All of team IBOT thought you were worthy of the honour.
And overalls are much hotter; though probably cooler…