Walking into Christian's office I'm stopped in my tracks by what I see. On the floor in front of his desk is a checked blue and white picnic blanket, full, and I mean full, of a selection of food. My hand instantly goes to my heart and I cant stop the huge grin that spreads across my face because of the sweet gesture. Oh Christian.
I look to my husband who is leaning against the door frame, smiling at me whilst trying to stop Phoebe from running in.
"What do you think?" He asks.
"I think that is one of the sweetest things you've ever done." I smile at him.
"Ever?" He raises his eyebrows at me and grins.
"Well, maybe not ever." I mumble.
"Come." He offers me his free hand and I take it.
"Nicnic!" Phoebe shouts as we walk over to the blanket.
"Yes, we're going to have a picnic right here." Christian tells her as he picks her up and throws her into the air.
"No Dadda! Down!" She shouts through her laughter.
"She's been wanting a picnic for ages, but we never got round to it. So i thought, why not?" He shrugs at me as he explains his reason behind our indoor picnic.
"You're so thoughtful, Christian. It's a great idea." I rub his arm before sitting down on the blanket.
Looking at the food I try to hold back a small chuckle but fail miserably. There is just about everything you could think of, and enough of it to feed a small army.
Christian sits down beside me as Phoebe throws herself onto his knees, before reaching for the food.
"You know, you look so good right now." I lean in and whisper in my husbands ear.
"Oh, do I now?"
"You do. The big shot CEO, sat on the floor in his grand office overlooking Seattle. Wearing one of my favourite designer suits, whilst having a picnic surrounded by sandwiches. Who'd have thought it?" I laugh and reach for one of the sausage rolls.
"I would do anything for my family." He tells me. "Including having a children's picnic on my office floor."
"I know you would, and you do. Often. That's one of the many reasons I love you. You're the most selfless person I know."
And it's true. He never ceases to amaze me. There are times where I wonder how it's possible to love this man anymore than I do, but sometimes, times like this, I fall in love with him a little bit more. Christian leans over to give me a quick kiss, then plants one on the top of Phoebe's head. I look at my confident, happy little girl, stuffing her face with food like life depends on it and wonder how I got so lucky to be married to such a wonderful man and to have two beautiful children.