So last week I made fun of my husband for being paranoid. Tonight I got home from the store and he said, "Do you smell something?" He's been asking the same question for 2 weeks. I rolled my eyes. "No." I said. But then I did. And when we followed our noses to an electrical outlet in our kitchen and he pulled it out of the wall we found that the wires had short circuited and the plastic insulation was melting off the wires. My husband ran to the home store and purchased a new outlet, installed it and we can sleep safely tonight. I take back everything I said about the gas masks. (except for the fact that it's too small. It still is, thanks a lot.)
Today is our 8 year anniversary and I'd like to take a moment to say something...
Dear Husband,
I know that when you married me you thought that I would teach you to be more ambitious and you would teach me to relax. And that since that time I've been pulling you up off the couch with a Honey Do list in one hand and a cattle prod in the other. So, yeah, sorry about that.
And I know that sometimes when you see that I am completely stressed out and you pull me into your arms to comfort me, I pull away because "THERE IS NO TIME FOR THAT." I'm sorry that I don't always let you love me the way you can. I'm sorry that I can't make myself slow down for the hugs and kisses and affection that you try to shower on me as I race by. These past few years have been stressful for me and I hope that that is about to change and that I will be able to relax more.
But then I took that personality quiz and it said, "As an achiever you must learn to live with the whisper of discontent." And it made me feel bad because I don't want you to have to live with the whisper of discontent. I love you and I'm thrilled to be your wife. I love being your children's mother and I love watching you with them. You are the best father a woman could want for her children and the best husband a woman could want for herself.
8 years ago today we were introduced as man and wife and we danced to the song, "You won't ever be Lonely" and I haven't been. Not once. Thank you. I love you.
Me
First, I'd like to take this moment to say, "HAPPY ANNIVERSARY."
Yes, Happy Anniversary! :)
Posted by: buzzvibe | October 05, 2010 at 08:20 AM
Oh, you make yourself sound dreadful.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Fred Miller | October 05, 2010 at 08:59 AM
Aw. May the only electrical sounding buzz you hear be Carmen and each other.
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Shannon | October 05, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Happy Anniversary! :)
Posted by: Michelle @ Mommy Loves Stilettos | October 05, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Happy anniversary. sweet letter
Posted by: claudette | October 05, 2010 at 11:10 AM
i found you through twitter where you followed me! i feel special. love your blog, and love your letter. that's so sweet. happy anniversary to you and your hub!
Posted by: Lovethisjunk.blogspot.com | October 05, 2010 at 12:36 PM
Happy anniversary to you both. You sound like you have a relationship worth cherishing and being thankful for. Celebrate and have fun!
Posted by: Rocker38 | October 05, 2010 at 02:04 PM
warm gooey feelings!
happy anniversary!
Posted by: andygirl | October 05, 2010 at 03:19 PM
Happy Anniversary!!!!
Posted by: Becky | October 05, 2010 at 04:01 PM
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: angela | October 05, 2010 at 09:04 PM
Tears in my eyes, honey. I love reading of love. For a cynic I can be pretty romantic at times.
Happy Anniversary. Hope you got some x
Posted by: Paxochka | October 07, 2010 at 08:21 AM
I know you can't hear me, because we're not in the same room and stuff, but I just said "awww" very loudly, and my co-workers are looking at me kind of funny.
Posted by: alonewithcats | October 07, 2010 at 11:32 PM