Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Half and Half





On Saturdays we almost always finish up our around-the-house tasks by 3:00 or 4:00 pm, and we drive just a short way to our favorite Saturday afternoon place for a beer.  Some weeks, though, we stop at the hardware store on the way.  The list for True Value is never as long as the one for groceries, but it seems you never remember everything you need for a home repair or project.  Those never-ending "honey-do" lists.


Most times I wander around this little hardware store looking at stuff and don't have a clue what it is or what it is used for.  This particular Saturday I stuck close to Sam, and he told me later that in the space of 2 minutes, I had told him what to do several times.  Like I was some big hardware expert.  Which I am not!
  



My usual description of a home repair goes something like this:

"Hon, you know that gizmo by the stove light?  Well, it started blinking so I sort of smacked it, and this little piece of metal fell out."

Sam just rolls his eyes and asks me to show him what I am talking about.  

Anyway I thought about what he said.  Me telling him what to do and realized he was right.  I was being bossy.  I apologized and decided I needed to straighten up post haste.  And I did.




When we got to our "Cheers" pub, I waited for him to open the door.  I waited for him to order for us, even though the waitress and I are good friends.  As she showed me the latest picture of her toddler, I reached across the table and absentmindedly stroked Sam's hand.  Jill smiled at our hands and then at Sam and I.




"You know, you guys are an inspiration.  I sure hope my husband and I are still so in love when we get to be your age."


I could have done without the reference to my "age," but we both thanked her.  We had a wonderful 2 hours, as usual.  Some excellent IPA and pub grub.  Lots to talk about as we anticipated an upcoming trip.  I love, love, love our Saturdays.


When we returned home later, Sam pushed me up against the wall for some long slow kisses.  Then he quietly led me to the bedroom and proceeded to unzip and remove my jeans and panties.  As he gently positioned me over his knee, he explained that there was a spanking imminent but that it was to be a "Half and half."




I laughed and asked him, "What the hell is that?"


He explained, "Well, one of your pretty cheeks is going to be reminded that I don't need you to tell me what to do and how to do it, especially at the hardware store.  The other cheek is going to be reminded how much I love you.  Half and half."


The man never ceases to amaze me!  And he was true to his word.  I couldn't stop laughing, even as he lit into my left cheek like there was no tomorrow.  After 10 or 12 good whacks, he turned his attention to my right cheek with some love taps and erotic rubbing.  Just as I became complacent, he returned to the left cheek with vigor.  It hurt but my tears were from laughing and nothing else.  After several rounds, he finally finished up with a kiss to both cheeks.




I was thinking how lucky we were and glowing with pleasure - one side a little brighter than the other.  As I rubbed a bit on the left a thought popped into my head about how this ttwd thing really works for us.  Part of the time there is guidance and even discipline.  Part of the time there is pampering and petting.  But all the time, there is the assurance and overwhelming knowledge that I love Sam and he loves me. 


23 comments:

  1. Ella,
    I will not be mentioning this post to Jack. Sam is brilliant in letting you know what happens when he receives directions he does not need or want.

    I often wonder why I still give my guy directions.... last evening from bed as Jack brushed his teeth. He finished up and took me from the bed to spank me. "Did I really think I needed to give him instructions concerning the matter at hand?", he said as he spanked. I was laughing, but not for long. Why, after all this time , am I still directing...... not often, but nonetheless, still doing it?
    Meredith

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    1. Mere,
      That is the $64,000 question. You know how there are voluntary and involuntary muscles in our bodies? I think we are cursed with an involuntary mouth muscle. It opens all by itself and bossy stuff comes out.

      Ella

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  2. This isn't something I do - all because of a boss I had long ago. On rare occasions I'll say to Nick, "I have one questions. Would this work? If your answer is no, you don't have to explain it. I was just wondering." Usually my way wouldn't work for various reasons, but occasionally my input has been helpful.

    I like the way Sam handed it. That is I like the way he thinks, not that I'd want Nick to try it. I don't think I'd like the one sided feeling.

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    1. It really was mostly just fun, PK. Nothing can get me laughing harder, and Sam just loves it when I can't stop laughing.

      Hugs From Ella

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  3. Habit, my friend Ella ... habit. After a life time of being 'in charge', women 'our age'(haha!) sometimes have a tough time letting go of the reins. Sam's reminder was stingy and sweet to your sass and ass :>))
    Hugs! ... nj

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    1. NJ, I just love the "Sass and Ass"! Good name for a blog, don't you think?!

      Hugs From Ella

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  4. Ella,
    It seems we are a bossy lot here as ttwd wives. Laughing, but not for long, as Meredith says..... Sorry your buns were unevenly cooked, but not too sorry because ...well, because the whole spanking this is a good thing! Hugs, Windy

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    1. Yep, I totally agree, Windy. For some reason, I just thought of hot-crossed buns.

      Not So Clever Ella

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  5. Hi Ella,

    I love your Saturday routine. It's just so damn hard not to bossy at times isn't it? But our guys are only too willing to remind us.

    I love Sam's half and half spanking. Part reminder and part affirmation of his love...sweet :) well, even if your bum didn't think so at the time lol.

    Hugs
    Roz

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    1. We love our Saturday routine, too. Our favorite day of the week. Even when we are out of town on a trip, we think of our little happy bar on Saturday afternoons. Of course, I can't complain if I am sitting in an English pub.

      Sending Hugs Down Under,
      Ella

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  6. Hi Ella,

    Loved the post. My hubby calls it bulldozering. I just plow ahead running everyone over. I dont' mean to. It seems to me that those of us who love and appreciate this lifestyle the most -- are the ones who need it the most. :) But they did fall in love with our sass to begin with, it's what made us adorably cute in the beginning. haha

    Sounds like you both had fun -- totally worth it. :)

    Hugs, shell

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    1. Shell, I do love that term, "bulldozering." It describes this action very well. However, if I get down on myself for not doing better, I only have to listen to the exchange from certain other couples to realize, I am not all that bad.

      Love Having You Visit!
      Ella

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  7. Love, love this post. You two are a great example of how ttwd works. An inspiration. I need a little reminder, sometimes, not to be too bossy,

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    1. Glad you liked it, Blondie. If I ever figure out how to never be bossy again, I would run out of things to blog about.

      Hugs From Ella

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  8. The half and half! Brilliant! The whole spanking thing is full of half and half. I half look forward to it. I half dread it. I half crave it. I half question it. I half want it. I half need it. I half miss it. No, I whole miss it.
    Amy

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    1. Loved that you took the idea a step further, Amy. I should have thought of that!!!

      Hugs From Ella

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  9. You have a very creative fellow over there. I love those spankings with lots of laughing and loving, it’s such an important part of ttwd, and one of my favourites! Thanks for sharing this.

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    1. I so agree with you, Laurel. I wouldn't trade the laughing for anything. Even when it is punctuated with "Ow!"

      Hugs From Ella

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  10. Love this, Ella. Half and half but full of love.
    Rosie xx

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    1. Hi Rosie,
      Thanks for stopping by. I like your title better!!!

      Hugs Across the Pond,
      Ella

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  11. so sweet...love this post. Hugs to you both

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    1. Glad you liked it, Terps. Sam can be very sweet at times, and I am always grateful. He must have seen my post, because I recently had a spanking where he specified that it was not a half and half. Just a "Whole" I love you spanking. It was delicious.

      Hugs From Ella

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  12. LOL Did it leave you off balance afterwards to have one side smoking hot and the other just slightly warm? hehehehe Loved this story, and that he took care of you as soon as he got you home. :) Yeah, the age comment, actually saw a video about how we shouldn't say that just yesterday. Has me thinking a lot about the comment. :)
    Hugs, EsMay

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