Wednesday, May 20, 2015

A Present for Mama

Before I begin, I'd like to thank everyone for your congratulatory remarks regarding my new book, Ten Zany Birds. You are all so supportive, and I want you to know how much I appreciate that!

I'd also like to let you know that I'm a guest on author, Roy Huff's blog.  I talk about surviving the publishing process. Please stop by and visit if you have a minute or two.

Now for the story.

I was busy typing on the computer, when my husband called me. "Woman! Come here. I have something for you!"

I couldn't wait to see what it was.

I walked into the kitchen and found the man standing next to the table with a huge grin on his face. He was pointing to a huge package of toilet paper which was sitting on it.

I raised my eyebrows. "An anniversary present?" I asked.

He laughed. "It's exactly what you need. Twenty rolls of toilet paper. And look, it has a new design for improved comfort."

"Thanks," I said. "You're so thoughtful. Always thinking of my comfort. And it's what I always wanted."

He walked away, looking quite pleased with himself.

(I'm trying to decide if this tops the toilet I received for Mother's Day. What do you think?)




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42 comments:

  1. nashvillecats2May 20, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    Well you have to give your huaband top marks for unusal present, or is it just "A flash in the pan". sorry for the pun. Enjoy your present.
    Yvonne.

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  2. Chrys FeyMay 20, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    Toilet paper as a gift? I understand we all use it and mothers have to buy a lot of it, but really? haha

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  3. Alex J. CavanaughMay 20, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    I'd say the toilet is still the winner

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  4. DEZMONDMay 20, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    pass them on to moi! I just found out I'm out of it

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  5. ariverflowsbyMay 20, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    I do not what to say to this. Really. I can only imagine where my wife you stuff that-gift- if I did that!

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    1. Sherry EllisMay 22, 2015 at 12:01 PM

      Haha! I'm used to his quirky humor, so I just go with the flow.

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  6. Launna May 20, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    Oh my gosh Sherry... your hubby is such a romantic... lol...xox

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    1. Sherry EllisMay 22, 2015 at 12:02 PM

      Yes. Absolutely the most romantic hubby on the planet! :)

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  7. The CrankyMay 20, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    And here I thought the Goodwill gift certificate was bad.......

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  8. Pat HattMay 20, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    Yeah, the toilet is still the winner. But nice to have gentle bum wipe

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  9. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    My husband gets me toilet-paper too, but only when I put it on the list. He likes shopping far more than I do. Haha! I loved your publishing steps on Roy's blog, and I adore the cover for the new book!!

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    1. Sherry EllisMay 22, 2015 at 12:04 PM

      My husband always buys the extra large packages. I always by the 8 roll. He says that's never enough.

      Thanks for stopping by on Roy's blog!

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  10. The Happy WhiskMay 20, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    You got crapper paper. That is funny.

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  11. DMSMay 20, 2015 at 10:36 PM

    I don't think I have ever heard of toilet paper as a present before! :)
    ~Jess

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    1. Sherry EllisMay 22, 2015 at 12:05 PM

      In my family, we get all kinds of unusual presents -- like the camel I got for Christmas. ;0)

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  12. Liz A.May 20, 2015 at 10:47 PM

    Hmmm... You might consider giving it back to him, a roll at a time, for all subsequent present-giving occasions. I think a prank-gift gifting war has begun... (No? That's just what my family does? Yikes.)

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    1. Sherry EllisMay 22, 2015 at 12:06 PM

      Actually, my husband and his brother do that. They have something stupid they gift back and forth to each other. So silly!

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  13. Janie JunebugMay 20, 2015 at 11:17 PM

    Buy yourself a gift.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. Sherry EllisMay 22, 2015 at 12:07 PM

      :0) He actually got me something else for our anniversary, but he had to make me think that TP was the only thing I was getting. :0)

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  14. RachelMay 21, 2015 at 1:35 AM

    One time, my boyfriend surprised me with half a bag of skittles. Half. I would have preferred the toilet paper.

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  15. www.norbuwangdisblogspot.comMay 21, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    Born for each other I believe.

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    1. Sherry EllisMay 22, 2015 at 12:07 PM

      Haha! Yes. We're both a couple of goof balls! ;0)

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  16. Felicity Grace TerryMay 21, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Well at least you can say its an original present. Not one many of us have been given I'm sure.

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    1. Sherry EllisMay 22, 2015 at 12:08 PM

      Probably not. We give some unusual gift here in my family. ;0)

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  17. Holy Ghost WriterMay 21, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    The toilet is still the winner but now you can use it

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    1. Sherry EllisMay 22, 2015 at 12:09 PM

      Yes. He should've given me the rolls along with the toilet!

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  21. sageMay 22, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    I'd say, if I tried that stunt I might not be able to blog (or breathe) for a few weeks....

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    1. Sherry EllisMay 22, 2015 at 12:10 PM

      Haha! Your wife wouldn't like it? ;0) Can't imagine why not!

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  22. sageMay 22, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    btw, congratulations on the book, but I couldn't get the link to Roy Huff's blog to open.

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    1. Sherry EllisMay 22, 2015 at 12:10 PM

      Sorry you couldn't get the link to work. I'll check it again. Thanks for the congratulations!

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