Todd and I have a huge crowd of people coming in town this weekend for the USC v. Tennessee game. Thirteen of his law school friends will stay at our house from Friday until Sunday. We’re very excited because it promises to be a very fun weekend. I’ve got a lot running through my head of things I need to do to get ready. I’m going to make some casseroles to have ready for Friday night as people trickle into town, I need to get tailgate food in order, and wash all of our towels and sheets to make sure that everyone is accommodated.
Todd goes out of town today until late Thursday night, so I’ll be handling most of this on my own and I wanted to make sure that we weren’t forgetting something before he left town.
I called Todd at work to run some of this by him and here’s how the conversation went:
Me: “We need to make sure that we have tailgating in order because it will be so late when you get back.”
T: “Yeah.”
Me: “We should just order some chicken and pick it up on Saturday morning. I’ll make pigs in blankets, cookies, brownies, and something else that will stay hot.”
T: “Sounds good.”
Me: “You’re going to help me, right? I just don’t want to forget anything.”
T: “I understand.”
Me: “Well, are you writing any of this down?”
T: “No. Actually, I really haven’t even been listening to you. About fifteen emails just came in and I’ve been reading them while you’re talking.”
Excellent!
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Aw you are such a great hostess!!!
haha.. so sounds like me and my fiance. He finally asked me today to make him a wedding to do list : )
Yikes! I, too, am guilty of tuning people out. I can’t help it sometimes. HA! Good luck with the upcoming events!!
Wow…remind me to come tailgate at your place sometime, what a hostess!
Oh and I totally understand what you mean about husbands not listening. I tell mine things all the time and without fail a few weeks later he swears up and down I never mentioned it. Hmm…
ha ha… i know exactly how that is, except my hubby can recite back to me word for word what I said, but not remember the conversation 2 days later when he’s supposed to be doing something…
you’re a Hostess with the Mostest for sure..
I know exactly how you feel. I guess I’ve always known they don’t always listen, but I’m always hopeful. I guess it just frustrates me more when they actually admit it and know full well that they aren’t listening at all. Oh well, you gotta love them anyway. Sounds like you’re going to have a great party!
I just fell out of my chair… laughing! Thank u! Good Luck with the Tailgate & your guests…with you in charge everything will be perfecto!
HAHAHAHHAHHA.
seriously 13 people??? oh man!! that sounds intense but really fun!!
Yikes, that is SOOO me on the phone while at work. My poor husband!
And wow, you sound like an awesome hostess, can I come over??
Bad ha haha. Too funny! At least he owns up to it! Casey is the The Mrs. husband – he’ll repeat what you said word for word but five minutes later swear the conversation never took place!
Hmmm…sounds very familiar
Nate says I always do this to him, but sometimes I just can’t help it! Good luck with the party!
That’s a man for ya!
At least he admitted to it! All you can do is laugh!
This sounds familiar.
Have an amazing time! Good luck with all of the planning/cleaning!
I think I may know your husband??? I *swear* I thought his name was Hot Police Boy though…..
Just drives you crazy I’m sure! Talking through Nick’s packing list for the honeymoon sounded familiar to your conversation too!
hahaha! I was afraid after his first 2 responses that might be the case! haha!
it will be fun and you’ll have great stories on monday 
13 people, you are a brave woman! i don’t know if I could handle all that
Oh my goodness! He needs to pay attention especially since you’re doing all the work (it seems). Good luck and have a great time!!!!
haha!! Good luck getting everything ready!
men and listening – for some reason, those two things don’t go together! sounds like you are going to have a fabulous weekend! enjoy the tailgate!
Ha ha ha. Oh, have I had that same conversation! Too funny.
Sounds like it will be a crazy, but great weekend. Good luck getting everything ready!
Well… you’re definitely married… and… at least he owned up to it…
I found your blog from.. well I’m sitting at work, bored, and I started clicking link after link and ended up here… so… HI!
Apparently our husbands are alike as well
Sounds like you have a BIG weekend in store for you. Fun time for sure but, if you're anything like me (and I know you are!), you'll have a bunch of stress to deal with before you get to enjoy yourself. I wish I lived closer so I could help you through this week. Plus, I'd love to see UT & USC play!
Take a deep breath and focus on just one thing at a time. As Lee likes to say when I'm overwhelmed…"you can't eat an elephant in one bite!"
Let me know if I can help!!
Oh, Erin, this is too funny! I feel bad though, but I think this is really typical behavior in most households. Haha. Good luck with the big weekend, sounds intense, but will be so fun I’m sure!
Oh that sounds like a fun weekend! I love having company over
Thanks for visiting my blog. Your pictures to the left are GORGEOUS!
You know it’s love when he feels comfortable enough to straight out tell you he wasn’t listening and was doing something else. LOL!
The party sounds fun! A lot of people, but a lot of fun!
Thirteen??? THIRTEEN?????!!!
That sounds like me and my fiance. I explain a whole to do list and he zones out…good times!
In the end, it all works itself out.
How funny!! He sounds just like my hubby! Are we married to the same man??
Good luck this weekend with all of your houseguests, it sounds like fun!
Oh, you sweet newlywed girl…it only gets WORSE…
Augh! How aggravating!
Haha! Don’t you just love how you can tell when hey aren’t really listening?!?
You might as well learn this lesson now. THIS is what girlfriends are for! WE actually listen and write it down. Bless your heart! As long as there’s food and a place for them to sit–they will be fine. Don’t worry about making it “cute” or anything!
Wait a minute, I’ll give him a little bit of credit–he did tell the truth! Ha ha!
You are going to be quite the domestic diva this weekend! That is quite the crowd!!
And as for the hubby…you gotta love men
I’m sorry but that is so hilarious! Sounds like my Conor. Good luck this weekend – you’re taking on quite the crowd. Don’t forget to have fun and enjoy your time with your friends!
Oh goodness! That sounds pretty typical when it comes to men and party planning
what a fab hostess you are!!!! I am wondering if my lawyer BF knows your husband- riley went to USC law???? ciao, ciao!GO GAMECOCKS!
so funny! at least he was honest
sounds like y’all had a great time and were able to rest once everyone left.
you truly are the hostess with the mostess!
I think once one has a ring on her finger that they put ear plugs in! You are not the only one who has experienced this phenomenon!