G and I continue to deal with repercussions from the recent pipe burst in our basement. (Okay, that’s a lie. G’s handling everything. I’ve barely even seen a single plumber’s crack). Contractors and subcontractors are coming in and out of our house all day while we’re at work, and calling G with updates. Last week the carpenter–Earl–called G with an update after his first day working on our house, and afterwards added:
Earl: You have a very beautiful house. Very well-decorated.
G: Thanks.
Earl: When I first walked in I felt like I was walking into a magazine.
G: My wife will be so flattered to hear you said that.
And of course G was right! After hearing about that little exchange, Earl The Carpenter quickly became my new favorite person. In fact, I couldn’t shut up about him:
D: I mean–he’s a carpenter! A real “man’s man”, you know? That’s a damn good compliment!
G: Uh-huh.
D: And his name is EARL! How many Earls do you think go around complimenting home decor??
G: Yes dear.
D: I mean, it’s one thing for him to even notice and think it, but another to then actually tell you–another MAN–about it! He must’ve been really impressed!
G: Uh-huh.
D: And our house isn’t even that clean right now–imagine if he’d have seen it clean!
G: (Turns on SportsCenter)
Oh yes, my ego was flying high after the big Earl The Carpenter compliment. Yes indeed! The next day I got home from work and 2 different subcontractors were just finishing up. When one of them stopped me as I walked through our ‘magazine-worthy’ entryway, I eagerly anticipated the flattery to continue:
Carpet Guy: Excuse me, ma’am?
D (flashing a wide smile): Yes?
Carpet Guy: Would you like me to recommend a housekeeper for you?
D (red cheeks replacing wide smile): Um.
D: Uh…we clean our own house.
D (looks around): Sometimes.
In less than 24 hours my ego went from sky high to swiftly knocked back down to size. I can’t help but laugh and appreciate how life has a way of balancing things out!
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oh my gosh… this is hilarious. I think Earl had it right. you do have a magazine-worthy house.
LOL! Hilarious.
I completely agree w/ Earl! Your house IS magazine-worthy. I’m madly in love with it =)
*giggle, snort* If you want to see some plumber’s crack, come on over to my house. Mr. FC has been flaunting it lately.
G: (Turns on SportsCenter)
LMAO! I need to find me an Earl, but I’ve already dealt with a flood, so I’m willing to wait. And, really, what does carpet guy know? Earl is clearly the more in touch with home decorating contractor.
Ok, so is there any chance the contractor made that comment in regards to the mess he made in your house? Can it really be that bad – for a guy to notice?!?!?! I’m standing on the side of your ego and hoping he meant it all in reference to construction debris/cleanup!
I love your house,and am completely jealous of it – you have the gift that sadly, I once had. But, since children and no disposable income, home decorating is seriously low on the priority list….so I live vicariously thru you! I love it! Keep up the good work!
hahaha…that was too funny! š
Do you think maybe G had something to do with this and asked the “guys” to mess with you? Has to be because your house really is out of a magazine! š
I’m with Andreina and I think G said something to the contractor to mess with you. There’s no way a dude says to a woman she needs to hire a housekeeper. That’s crazy!
I would just take Earl’s compliment and run with it. Your house rocks!
That is so rude!! I’d totally pretend nobody said anything after Earl.
LMAO! How rude, I would have not really known what to say either! OMG. You should have asked him to go ahead and vacuum your carpets when he was done, lol.
Please document name of snooty, snobby sub-contractors as they are not allowed to be hired for anything in my home……..ever! Your house is the furthest from messy……………mine is always. Two children, a dog and a full-time job take care of that. Messy NOT dirty.
I can’t even imagine what the carpet guy would have said about my house! That is too funny though!
You know what else is funny? I was reading this post to my plumber husband, and he was waaaaayyyy more interested in what kind of pipe burst, what they were using to replace it, etc. I think he missed the whole point of the story!
LOL…I love it
LOL! Thanks for commiserating with me everyone! :DD
@Andreina & Heidi–I definitely don’t think G had anything to do with it, lol! I’m actually pretty sure he had family members in the housekeeping business (or maybe even a side job himself) and I think he was just soliciting business. But how it came out (and so soon after the big Earl compliment) just really through me for a loop, lol!
@Meredith–I’d love to feed your husbands curiosity, but I have NO CLUE how to even begin answering those questions, lol! Sorry!