Mothering on the Edge

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Couples Meme

How long have you been together? 10.5 years

How long did you date? before getting married--twice before his mission, and at least 6 times afterwards. Then we got married, and it's all one long date now.

How old is he? older than me, and that's the most important thing

Who eats more? We're pretty evenly matched there, and neither of us are big eaters except when he's preparing for a marathon or I'm pregnant.

Who said "I love you" first? Neither of us can remember, but probably me, based on the normal proportions of our conversations.

Who is taller? He is. When he stands up straight.

Who is smarter? Hard to say--our intelligences are in very different areas.

Who does the laundry? Usually I do.

Who does the dishes? Usually he does.

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I usually take the middle half, and he gets both edges.

Who pays the bills? We don't pay bills.

Who mows the lawn? He does.

Who cooks dinner? I do, although he cooks a meal or so every week in his wok.

Who is more stubborn? He is. Don't argue with me.

Who kissed who first? It was a mutual leaning that led to kissing. And then I almost passed out.

Who asked who out? I invited him over for our first casual "date" because he had fixed my motorcycle, but our first date that led to "dating" that led quickly to "engaged" was set up by his dad. I know. We're so cool.

Who proposed? He did, but I accepted so fast he didn't have time to get on one knee.

Who is more sensitive? I am. Perhaps, even overly so.

Who has more friends? I do. He hates people.

Who has more siblings? He does. He's the 4th of 9 children, I'm the oldest of 5. Yes, for real.

Who are you tagging? Hannah and Brad, Drama Momma and Beautopotamus.

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Friday, November 30, 2007

Anniversary wrap-up

We had some friends over. Cake.

And decorations:
Paper hearts declaring our true love,
the longevity of our relationship,
our dislike of falling in holes,
and of course...our tender feelings for seashells.

Here's to ten more years of randomness and love.

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Thursday, November 15, 2007

Ten Years, Ten Songs


  1. Barenaked Ladies: If I Had a Million Dollars
    I would spend it like this.
  2. Plain White Ts: Hey There Delilah
  3. U2: With or Without You
    On our honeymoon in a snowy cabin in the woods, we had two CDs. This was one of them, and it always reminds me of that.
  4. Elton John: We All Fall in Love Sometimes
  5. Kelly Clarkson: Miss Independent
     Before I met you, I was Miss Independent. Thanks for making sure I didn't miss out.
  6. Dave Matthews Band: Crash Into Me
  7. Fat Boy Slim: Praise You
     Yes, I do have to.
  8. Red Jumpsuit Apparatus: Face Down
    Our oldest asked me about this song today. Thank you for being the type of father you are. She was totally mystified by the idea of a man hitting a woman.
  9. Tonic: If You Could Only See
    I don't know if I've told you this before, but when we announced our engagement, two old boyfriends wrote me and asked me not to marry you. I thought of this song. If they could see the way you love me, and how blue your eyes are...maybe they would understand.
  10. Paul Stookey: Wedding Song
    That's what it's about, right? Love.

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Monday, November 12, 2007

By the numbers

arguments: 123
makeups: 123
nights in a hospital: 9
laughs: 7,211
tears: 429
songs: 83
children: 3
cars: 7
kisses: 10,952
years: 10
months: 120
weeks: 520
days: 3,647
hours: 87,528
minutes: 5,251,680
...and counting

Forever may not be long enough. Ten years hasn't been.

I love you more each day.

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