What are some appropriate stories where a husband discovers something unexpected about his family?

Maybe the husband catches his wife redecorating the whole living room by herself. She has moved all the furniture around, painted one wall a different color, and is in the middle of hanging new curtains. He is shocked at how different the room looks already and how much work she has put into it.

There could be a story where a husband finds a larger community or group. Let's say he was into a hobby like painting and he found a much bigger art community in his town than he thought existed. He got to meet new people, learn new techniques, and participate in bigger exhibitions which really enhanced his passion for painting.

One story could be that the wife saw her husband's old diary which was full of his dreams from childhood. It had cute drawings and innocent wishes like wanting to be an astronaut. This was unexpected as she never knew he had such creative and ambitious thoughts as a kid.

There was a case where a person was practicing a really bad singing in the shower thinking no one could hear. But his partner came home and heard it through the bathroom door. It was quite an unexpected and embarrassing discovery.

The wife could catch her husband learning to play her favorite song on the guitar. He has been secretly practicing for weeks. When she catches him, she is overjoyed and it brings them closer together as it shows his love for her.

A husband might find an unexpected talent. For instance, he could be helping his child with a school play and discovers he has a knack for set design. He then starts getting involved in local theater projects and it becomes a new passion for him.

One time I caught my mom trying to learn a new dance move secretly. She was all embarrassed but it was really cute. She thought no one was home and was just having fun in the living room.

Another story could be that the mom, husband and sons decide to renovate their house together. The mom is in charge of the design, the husband does the heavy lifting like moving furniture and the sons help with painting. They learn about teamwork and create a more beautiful home in the process.

A husband might come home and find his wife has started a small indoor herb garden. She has little pots of basil, mint, and parsley on the windowsill. He discovers this newfound love for gardening she has developed.

One time, I went on a hike for the first time in a new forest. It was unexpected to come across a beautiful hidden waterfall. The sight of it was amazing, with water cascading down over moss - covered rocks.