Man Saves Up For A Year And Surprises Wife With Key To Dream Home
When they were driving one day, a woman spotted a house and said that was her dream home. A year later, her husband saved up to buy the spectacular property and gave her the key in an epic surprise recorded on video.
She had no idea he'd bought her dream home
In a viral video, a man presents his wife with a gift box — but she has no idea what it is.
While she spends minutes unwrapping box after box after box, the man uses cards to break the fourth wall and tell the audience what he's giving her and why.
On the cards, he explains that they were driving one day and she spotted a home that she thought would be her dream home. Little did she know, he secretly wrote the address down.
After saving his money for a year, the man made an offer to buy the home. "It's ours and she doesn't know," he wrote on one of the cards.
Eating pizza on the floor together was his favorite moment
Before getting to this point in their relationship, the couple had been together for 12 years and had two baby girls together. The man explained that his wife is hard-working and a great mother. "She deserves it!" he wrote.
"But we started with nothing," he continues.
The couple's first apartment was tiny and they couldn't afford furniture. One day, they ordered pizza and ate it on the floor because they didn't have tables or chairs to eat at. "It's my favorite memory," he wrote.
"I love her so much. Now we start this new chapter."
A surprise for the ages
Meanwhile, the woman gets down to the end of the boxes with just a tiny ring box left. The man tells her to take the box outside and she starts to get suspicious. Now outside, she opens the box to find a key to the massive property in front of her — her dream home.
They run in together, and if you weren't crying at this point you might just start here because he jumps on the floor and opens a pizza, just like at their first apartment.
The kiss, and live happily ever after, or so we presume.
In the comments, someone said: "Beautiful, cried when she saw the key. What a beautiful person her husband is. What a lucky woman."
Another commenter wrote: "This is so wonderful. Life brings us joy in the smallest and biggest moments in our lives with the ones we love. Congrats on your new home!"
Dreams do come true
You don't need to buy your partner a home to show you appreciate your partner. Small gifts are nice too. Or even heartfelt expressions of love. But this video demonstrates what a loving partnership can accomplish and how, sometimes, your partner can help make your dreams come true.
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Military Dad of 4 Daughters Defends His Girls When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Austin von Letkemann is the military officer strangers feel "sorry" for — and the reason is infuriating.
Whenever the devoted father leaves the house with his four children, strangers can't help but notice the officer in uniform is holding hands with 4 adorable little girls. They will tell the traditionally "masculine" and "all American" dad they feel sorry for him, because he has no sons. This dad makes one thing very clear: They are his daughters, they aren't a burden.
In a passionate video, von Letkemann took to Instagram to share with his followers that the only thing that's "difficult" about being a girl dad — is clapping back to these sexist remarks over and over again.
They Mock His Daughters To Their Face
When strangers approach Austin von Letkemann and his four daughters, they don't always realize that their comments are being overheard. They seem oblivious to the fact that his girls understand every word. Von Letkemann describes how people will approach him and, without thinking, make remarks like "I'm sorry" or even joke about his lack of sons. What they don't realize is that these comments, intended to be light-hearted or humorous, can be deeply hurtful to his daughters. These strangers are not just disrespecting von Letkemann's choices as a father; they're also sending a message to his daughters that their presence is something to be pitied. It’s a message that von Letkemann won't stand for, and he's speaking out to defend his girls from these insensitive remarksSaying "Get Your Shotgun" Isn't Funny — It's Sexist
Another common comment that Austin von Letkemann encounters is the old "better get your shotgun ready" trope, often delivered with a smirk or a wink. This line is typically intended to suggest that a father with daughters should be on high alert to protect them from potential "suitors," implying that they are objects to be guarded rather than individuals with agency.
Von Letkemann finds this line of thinking outdated and sexist. In his viral Instagram video, he points out that these jokes are not just stale — they're damaging.
By suggesting that his daughters require armed protection, the joke reinforces the idea that women are inherently vulnerable and need to be shielded from men. Von Letkemann argues that instead of promoting this narrative, society should focus on teaching respect and consent, challenging these sexist tropes at their source.
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"If I Had A Fifth Child, I'd HOPE It Was A Girl" — One Dad's Message For Other Parents
Despite the constant remarks about his lack of sons, Austin von Letkemann is clear: He wouldn't trade his daughters for anything.
In fact, he told his Instagram followers that if he were to have a fifth child, he would hope for another girl. This declaration isn't just about doubling down on his pride in his family — it's a pointed response to those who see fathering daughters as a misfortune.
Von Letkemann's stance is a powerful one, rejecting the notion that a family is incomplete without sons. He encourages others to question the assumptions behind these comments and to appreciate the joy and fulfillment that his daughters bring. By sharing his story, von Letkemann hopes to create a more inclusive perspective on fatherhood, one that values daughters just as much as sons.