And I say Huh? and then Wow! and, as I read a bit further... And you get a dinner as well? (Last time he won one of these - for the motorcycle apprenticeship - the ceremony was deadly dull and I don't remember much in the way of catering. We only went the first year he won an award, and dodged it the next 2 times.)
Then he walks out saying but at what cost? not really worth it.. or words to that effect. But good-naturedly, not bitterly.
And I follow him and give him an enormous hug and say No! This is good. You are clever, you did very well! and he gets lots of smoochy kisses, which makes him laugh despite himself and he does look quite happy.
And then, to his embarrassment, I insist we ring his mum. He says I'm 40 and I say I don't care, I'd want my boys to ring me.
You're right, that's very impressive. Especially when so much around the rest of the year was crappy.
ReplyDeleteAnd the coughing up for dinner is quite something too. Depending on what the dinner is like, of course. And whether there's alcohol.
stomper girl, you are just a lovely, beautiful, gorgeous partner you really are
ReplyDeleteand congratulations to fixit
Fantastic. How terrific to get recognition for all that ability, persistence and effort. Well done, Fixit, I am so glad to get such good news.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Fixit!!
ReplyDeleteAnd of course you had to tell his mum. MDH's mum would kill me if I didn't tell her!
You are both gorgeous! I love that you made him ring his mum.
ReplyDeleteI would have wanted to be rung too!
ReplyDeleteYay Fixit :-)
He should be promoted right through to fourth year for his very consistent cleverness.
ReplyDeleteMums need to know stuff so they can proudly tell everyone else. This is the way of the world.
CONGRATULATIONS FIXIT!!! That is really brilliant. Bags the extra seat at the table; my table manners have really improved, and I almost never need the cork on the end of my fork anymore.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Fixit ! Of course even though the whole of blogland knew you were outstanding, its nice for someone else to recognise it. Yay for telling mothers Miss C - you are the bomb!
ReplyDeletePlease do go and have a grown -up date and drink a little bit and get tipsy and silly and have a lovely time.
Good onya Fixit! And Stomper for being supergirl!
ReplyDeleteAnd of COURSE ringing his Mum was the right thing to do!
Big congratulations Fixit! Enjoy your dinner and award, you've certainly earnt it!
ReplyDeleteps I loved zoloft back in the day when it didn't make me manic.
Mums of boys (aged four or fourteen or forty) know these things. I hope my boys' end up with partners like you.
ReplyDeleteMy sincerest congratulations to Major Nelson. That is awesome.
Oh! Yay, Fixit!
ReplyDeleteI say big pat on the back. Go to the dinner. Enjoy it. And yes, ringing Mum is exactly the right thing to do! Fabbo.
ReplyDeleteOh he should so ring his mum indeed. That is super I hope he has a great night and feels a little reward for all the hard work.
ReplyDeleteFixit! You smartie pants! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteFan-bloody-tastic !! yay Fixit !!
ReplyDeleteThe last dinner I remember he 'got', he had to pay for ( the farewell dinner with the eBay clock - was it a clock ? It was something clunky ) .. so I would say this is definitely a much better deal, and Myeh! ( that's a thumb-nose-snub-motion ) to the ex-workplace!
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Well done him, and of course he should ring his mum, mums need to be rung.
ReplyDeleteSo so happy for you both - yes it has been shitty but he did not let himself or you down and there is the award to prove it - I feel like a proud mother myself ! Or at least sister!!
ReplyDeleteNow that's a happy story! Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it nice to have good news to share?! The cream always rises to the top!
ReplyDeleteWell of course he won it!! Brains and beauty all in the one package. You lucky woman!!!
ReplyDeleteAdd my congrats to all the others. i'm reeeally happy for both of you (gosh, sounds like you're getting married).
ReplyDeleteDo you need a babysitter?
Does he have to wear a suit? Love to see him in a suit!
That's great Stomper, you guys deserve a nice dinner :) Congratulations Mr Fixit!
ReplyDeleteHe needs and deserves some reward in all of this. Congratulations! Revel in it.
ReplyDeleteHooray!
ReplyDeleteIt's great that people in his new field are recognizing his skills and conscientiousness.
He's been working hard.
ReplyDeleteDid you tell him he needs to call his Mum because he's allowed to bring 2 guests. His two favorite girls, one for each arm. There's gotta be a college girl who can watch the boys.
Congratulations to him.
That's great... I hope that's lifted some spirits... (alcoholic ones too!). Well done and thanks for the advice. You are an inspirational beacon of positivity :)
ReplyDeleteWay to go Fixit! Award AND a dinner? I haven't had one of those since my high school days! You deserve an award too for being a simply lovely, supportive partner!
ReplyDeleteI left a comment last night but it seems to have vamooshed. Just wanted to say - that is fabulous news! I'm really happy for both of you :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Fixit and the entire Stomperclan!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing I can feel so happy for a guy I've never actually met.
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