Tonight my husband and I traded our usual toddler chaos and dinner negotiations for bow ties, bubbles, and beautiful lawns at the Penfield Croquet Ball. It was one of those picture-perfect evenings—twinkling lights, garden party glamour, the faint clink of mallets on croquet balls, and of course, my husband looking like my own personal 007. (Truly, he serves as my full-time eye candy and did not disappoint.)
Now, if you know my husband, you know he’s a good sport—adventure-ready, patient beyond belief (especially when it comes to the kiddos), and always game for whatever event I rope him into. As a stay-at-home dad, he juggles snack time, storybooks, and school pickups like a pro while I chase my career, attend networking events, and pour my energy into nonprofit work. I couldn’t do half of what I do without his support—and probably none of it without him keeping our household running with calm and humor.
Back to the Croquet Ball. The evening was full of charm and community, and, well, a few too many glasses of champagne for one of us. At one point, I turned around and realized—my darling husband had raised his paddle. Was it planned? No. Did we walk away with a very unexpected auction item? Also no. He donated to the cause. And you know what? He did it with a grin. That’s who he is: spontaneous, sweet, and always in on the adventure with me.
He might be the one watching Bluey on loop during the week, but when it’s time to step out, he cleans up well—and keeps me laughing the whole time.
The Penfield Croquet Ball was more than a night out; it was a reminder of how lucky I am to have a partner who’s with me in every season—whether it’s stroller walks or champagne toasts, packed lunches or paddle raises.Here’s to unexpected wins, sparkling evenings, and the eye candy I get to call my husband.
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