It wasn’t long into our marriage that I annoyed the Mrs., (just a couple hours after exchanging our vows) by giving a speech. Granted my address was rather lengthy, longer than the State of the Union, but it included more truth than Obama has ever uttered. It’s the first time I’ve ever had a lot to say. By the time I got to page four (teen), even though it was close to 90 degrees and I was outside in a tux, I started to shiver due to Jessica’s cold stare. A year later I still occasionally get grief about my speech. However, like most husbands, I’m a slow learner, so in honor of our one year anniversary here is another speech.
Calendars don’t lie, otherwise I really wouldn’t believe that its been a year. I would think it’s just because I’m old that the time seemed to go so fast, but Jessica thinks it did to. So it’s not because of age. We just must be having lots of fun…thanks Netflix!
A key to a successful marriage that I strongly believe in is to never go to bed angry with one another. Any issues should be resolved before going to sleep. It means some late nights, and I’ve started taking more afternoon naps, but we’ve tried to follow the rule. One thing I’ve learned from marriage is that couples who say, “We’ve never had a fight,” are liars. Either that or have husbands who didn’t spend their honeymoon following their Fantasy Football picks.
Seriously though, Jessica continues to amaze me on a daily basis, she can spot the tiniest of spills on my shirts. She is easy to praise, that’s why I tend to get a little longwinded when ‘talking’ about her. Jessica is extremely hard working, she currently has three jobs and works an average of 16 hours a day. I’m actually not sure if that’s a testament to her work ethic or how she feels about being home with me, but the paychecks are nice. I’m always impressed by all that she’s able to do, as nothing is impossible in her eyes. Jessica can use power tools that I don’t even know the name of. I got a carpenter, a plumber, landscaper, nurse, chauffer, therapist, and wife. Cook? Will nobody can do everything.
A master organizer, Jessica uses her time wisely and can accomplish more in one day than I can in a week. She can work an 8 hour shift at one job, clean house, go to the grocery, make Sangria, get an oil change, walk the dog (wait that’s my job) and balance the checkbook …all in one hour.
Perhaps the most impressive of all is that she’s taught me how to do laundry. I now know the difference between lights, darks and delicates. Or at least I haven’t missed anything up to bad yet. Still waiting to figure out the purpose of the dryer sheets though. In addition, I can now also cook a meal, that’s edible. It sure screwed up my weight loss plan. Never thought I would be searching Pinterest for recipes. All she asks is that I take care of the laundry, dinner and keep the house somewhat presentable..two out of three isn’t bad.
Nobody ever said that marriage is easy, and it’s not, nothing in life ever is. A thing called reality gets in the way of fairytales. It’s our anniversary and rather than being joyous, we’re worried about the health of our dog. Just like all other married couples, the pile of bills keeps rising on us. Every time there’s a light at the end of the tunnel one of our cars breaks down, we get a kidney stone or some other unexpected expense comes up. While it might not be true of our savings account, there’s nothing that will break us up though.
It’s became abundantly clear that Jessica really is the only one for me, guess that’s why it took me so long to find her. Not everyone would have the patience, understanding, responsibility and willingness to spend their life with me. I’m constantly reminded by her actions of how extremely fortunate I am and keep hoping that she somehow still considers herself lucky for having me. Assuming I survive this speech, it is a lot shorter, I look forward to spending many more years with my Princess.
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