Hubby's surprise

  Every once in awhile I make a plan and it actually goes as planned. This time, I had a plan and I hit it out of the ballpark. Hubby's bday is December 16. He is kinda hard to shop for because he does not ask for anything. I usually try and listen to things throughout the year that he is interested in and then usually get it for him.  This year was a no brainer.  Tickets to Slip Knot and Korn. Hubby, big time metal fan, me, I am okay about it. Hubby's sons? Big time metal fans. I decided to surprise hubby with not only tickets to the concert, but to attend with his boys. It was not actually that difficult. Texted youngest stepson and he was on board, got off work and was ready. The oldest stepson, I was a bit nervous to ask. You see, he does not hang out at our house, ever. I think he has been here less than 4 times this year. I still have not figured out why, but it is definitely not through lack of trying. We just bide our time and hope that he will figure out that we, especially his dad, are worth coming to see. Hubby (and I ) love and miss oldest stepson greatly. So, I swallowed my insecurity and sent the text. He was on board straight away! He just needed to ask off. Now, I was beyond thrilled. I was going to give my hubby something even better than a metal show. A night out with his sons! I could hardly wait til tonight to see his reaction. I asked oldest stepson to be here when we got off work. Sure enough his truck was outside our house waiting when we got home. Hubby could not get out of the car fast enough. He rushed in and hugged that boy for at least 2 minutes. Yes, I wiped a tear from my eye. Hubby really misses his oldest son. And honestly, I loved having both boys home at the same time. It has been way too long.  I then ran downstairs and grabbed the tickets, but honestly, at this point it was just icing on the cake. He was completely surprised and overjoyed. It could not have gone better. So thank you my awesome stepsons for making your dad's night. You have put a smile on his face that will last a long time. Love you Francis boys!