A Whole Latte Lovin'

Yesterday I tried out a new topic on the blog ... and had a great response.  So, today I am going to try another something new.


I haven't ever done a Blog Carnival (and don't really know what it is).  I've never done a Blog Meme.  (I think that means a Theme for the Day).  And, I've never done a Blog Linky either, which links your post to other posts in Bloggy World.  But ... today I am going to step out and try something new.  (Hope it works.)


I have a new Bloggy Friend, who writes over at Living By Faith.  I've read quite a bit of her blog in the past week or two, and am excited to find a young woman who passionately loves the Lord and loves her husband, despite some serious trials that they have walked through.


Lauren writes a Meme (I think that's what it's called):  To Love Their Husbands ... Tuesdays.  Therefore, every Tuesday she writes a post about a specific way that she shows love to her husband.  Isn't that great?  And, she adds the Linky to these Tuesday posts ... so that we can read each other's posts ... so that we can be encouraged to always be finding new ways to love our husbands.


I thought this was a great way for me to jump into the world of Blog Linkys; because I, too, am passionate about showing love to my husband ... and encouraging others to do the same.  


I hope you will be encouraged, and I hope you will write a post and link up, too.


Today, I would like to share with you how I like to show Papa ...

A Whole Latte Lovin'

Yes ... I like to show Papa that I love him through our daily (or twice daily) ... LATTE TIME.  I like to make his favorite drinks.  In the winter it was a White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha.  Recently he has preferred an English Toffee Latte or an Irish Cream Mocha.  I need to keep his foam very low, as he's a "no foam" kind of guy.  But, I put just a tad bit of foam on the top, in order to dust the top with Chocolate Powder.  Mmmmm ... just right.

When we got the new Espresso Machine last December, I studied up on how to make quality espressos. Papa mentioned a few times that he would like to make his own (not wanting to bother me), but he really didn't want to study up on it.  He was hoping I would be able to give him "Push A Button" directions.  However, in order to make a commercial quality espresso, I prefer the semi-automatic style of machine, rather than the automatic, push-button variety.  I want to be able to control the quality of the shots.

After Papa realized that I really didn't mind making him his Morning Mocha, and hopefully realized that I actually enjoyed it, he relaxed and let me do my work.  


Now, I had purchased this little alarm clock for 2 reasons:


#1  It was CUTE.
#2  I needed something to time my shots with.


It never crossed my mind that the alarm feature of the clock would come in handy; but Papa found a use for it.


One day, when Papa was ready to ask his favorite Barista to make his Morning Mocha, he decided to "Sound The Alarm".  Yes ... the little bells started ringin' and Papa said, "Could you make me a drink, please?" This quickly became our morning custom ... when Papa was ready for his Morning Mocha, the bells would start ringing.  So sweet!


Not only do I take time to make his drink "just right", but I also take time to choose just the right mug for the day.


If the two of us are going to chat during our Morning Mocha Time, I may pick out our 16 oz. Valentines mugs ... fun reminders of our deep love for one another.

If we are wanting a hot decaf. in the evening, I may use our 12 oz. Latte & Mocha mugs.

And, if Jim is heading out on the road ... off to catch a ferry or attend a meeting ... I will most often send him off with his 16 oz. Harley Davidson travel mug.

After 27 years of marriage, I've learned that it's not just the BIG things that show my love for Papa (like the Surprise Harley Davidson for his birthday), but it's the many little daily things that keep a marriage strong.

I could buy a coffee pot that turns itself on and makes Papa's coffee every morning.  I could tell him to add some chocolate and flavored creamers.  Yes. I. Could.  But, I would much rather take the time to make Papa his favorite Mocha or Latte.

I could serve Papa's Morning Mocha in a plain white mug (and it would still taste good).  But, I prefer to take the time to choose just the right mug for the moment.  (I had a LOT of fun Winter Mugs. Now I'm on the hunt for Spring and Summer Mugs.)

I could serve Papa's Morning Mocha with however much foam happens to be in the Frothing Pitcher.  But, I prefer to take the time to try to keep the foam away, for my "no foam" guy.

I could serve Papa's Morning Mocha without the little dusting of Chocolate Powder (or Coconut Shavings or Raspberry Powder ... depending on the preferred drink of the day).  But, I prefer to add that special little touch ... to let him know that I want the BEST for him ... to show him that I care about the little things ... the very little things, like sprinkled Chocolate Powder.

I hope you will take the time to find ways to Add a Little Sprinkle to your husband's life, to show him that he is worth, A Whole Latte Lovin'.

Praying that Papa and I are back together again soon.  I know he is missing his Morning Mocha and his favorite Pajama Barista.  Can't wait to have a new house on the island, to set up Mama's Coffee Shop in.