Happy 20th Anniversary to us, Garth (not his real name!)
Most of my kids go back to school, this week -- my middle girl has been accepted into a specialized high school and doesn't start until the Tuesday after Labor Day AND yes the other kids are NOT happy about it.
So, to soften the mood of our house (seriously, where DID the summer go?) my husband Garth (not his real name) surprised me for our 20th Wedding Anniversary (thanks for the well wishes, btw!) by taking a vacation day last Wednesday, Thursday AND Friday to spend more time with me (yes, ME!) doing absolutely nothing of REAL importance, which truly is a MONUMENTAL act of love, on his part.
Trust me, I know!!!
Although, it's nice to find some folks sharing their secrets to a happy marriage (97 of them, to be exact) I just think it would be prudent to just tell you that Garth (not his real name) and I have absolutely NO idea how we made it, this far!
Especially, considering what happened THIS passed weekend.
Down by the Bay in Keyport, NJ
No, we don't agree on EVERYTHING and yes, there's A LOT OF stuff we just don't see in exactly the same way (i.e. no politics at the dinner table or when sharp objects are nearby) but, sometimes, spending a gray and cloudy day together can be quite beautiful.
Hiking the red trail in Bushkill Falls, PA
We've made A LOT of mistakes over the years and repercussions of bad decisions seem to haunt us, repeatedly (DAMMIT!) but, sometimes, deciding to just follow the current downstream can be quite relaxing.
Twittering while under the influence of teenagers can be...uh...REAL educational.
Parenting is hard. Being "the parent" is even harder (yes, it's a word!) but, sometimes, a quiet moment can speak volumes and there's no need for words, really.
/Summer 2010.
That's what I did on my summer vacation -- all 3 days of it -- aaaand, I didn't even have to pack clean underwear or pop Dramamine, either!!!
[ppppffffllllbbbbttt]
Now, if only I could convince Garth (not his real name) my kids, as well as the rest of the free speaking world, that being a Professional Dork (like me) CAN be a viable and lucrative career choice.
[sound of crickets chirping]
CAN SO, TOO!!!
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So glad you had a great long weekend!
LOVE the picture of you and Garth (not his real name)! I hope you're framing that!
Posted by: Melisa | 08/30/2010 at 12:09 PM
I should totally put "professional dork" on my business cards :)
Glad you got a getaway with Garth (not his real name) and got some relaxation time!
Posted by: Elizabeth @ Table for Five | 08/30/2010 at 07:49 PM
Happy anniversary - from one professional dork to another :)
Posted by: Donna | 08/31/2010 at 10:47 AM
Welcome back to school! Uh, kinda.
Posted by: Headless Mom | 08/31/2010 at 12:52 PM
Congratulations on your 20th. We've been married 11 years, and we keep wondering, 'where did the time go', well I think the riposte is 'time flys when you're having fun'. Here's to the Next 20.
Posted by: Wills@ Lasting Power of Attorney | 08/31/2010 at 04:53 PM