There we are! Aren’t we cute. I’m the grey one by the way. The one looking morbidly at the dirt I’m sitting in. The bright orange fellow mid bounce would be my husband.
We have a perfect marriage. We’re alike in all the things and dissimilar in everything else. It’s a crazy balancing act that must have originated in heaven, because it’s effortless. We almost never argue, often laugh, and always adore each other. It’s been that way for as long as we’ve known one another, so don’t rain on my parade with all that “honeymoon stage” bologna. It’s been eight years. I think it’s safe to say “for keeps” at this juncture.
But still, sometimes how crazily different we are makes me snort derisively.
I’m a determined pessimist. My husband is a dedicated optimist. I think my way is better. I tried to explain it to him. I said, “Look, if I always expect the worst, I’m more likely to be pleasantly surprised.” He doesn’t seem to see my logic so instead he bounces around me, laughing while he showers me with rose petals and glitter.
Sometimes he annoys me when he pounces me from behind with all his talk of sunshine and butterflies. I worry that he’s not being realistic, because there COULD be an earthquake, and thusly a little preparation is in order. But really, life would get pretty gloomy without his constant rays of sunshine. He brings laughter to my gloomy spot, and encourages me when I feel like there’s no point in moving forward.
My life would suck without him. ❤
Text © Rachel Svendsen 2016
Oh my goodness, this was so cute! 🙂 (And YES the honeymoon does not have to end, love is supposed to grow!!!!!!) – Amelia
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Oh my goodness! This was so cute! (And YES the honeymoon doesn’t have to end! Love is supposed to grow!)
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ha ha ha this is funny, but like all funny things there is realism, love, and conflict behind the joke. or am I reading too much into your story today?
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Not everyone is as lucky Rachel..wish u many more years of happiness and togetherness..stay blessed!!!:):):)
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Thanks so much. ❤️
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It’s always nice to hear someone talk positively about their spouse. It’s not common enough, and I think it does so much good (to yourself and to your spouse).
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Thanks! Honestly, it’s hard to really talk bad about him. 😉
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Superb post, Rachel. Love it! Two of my favourite ‘Cartoon Characters’. Perfect Imperfection! Delightful. Hugs! ❤
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Thanks. 😄
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