I have a very simple solution to get back into her grace. Ask her what color she wants. Then go out and buy them. And follow my instructions very carefully.
1. Buy several cans of paint
2. Carry the paint cans to the house
3. Pretend you are tripping over something that your wife left out
4. After you fall, stay on the ground. Pretend that you are groaning with back pain. Do this when your wife can see you.
5. Keep on the groaning but continue to carry the paint cans.
6. When you pry the cans open, groan but not too much. Just grimace as you are trying to hide the pain.
7. Paint for a couple minutes. Groan and repeat the whole step.
8. After 15 minutes, then fall to the ground and yell out, "arrgghh" as like you have thrown your back out. Do this quick and loud.
9. WHen your wife comes running to you, say, "I am really sorry I threw out my back while trying to paint the color that you wanted. My back is just busted up from painting twice."
10. This is very important, the most important. If need be, practice before you do it. Put on your most pitiful face such as the puppy look. Look into her eyes and give her the puppy look. Do not let her look away. Continue to do this until she wells up in shame or takes pity on you.
11. Let her do the work.
12. Enjoy the show while you are sipping some hot mocoa or coffee what ever float your boat.
I shall be expecting a debriefing.
