Day 2401 – Sometimes, My Husband Is Not Perfect

Posted on February 6, 2016 by 365 days of marriage

If you’ve read this blog any amount of time or if you know Bret and I in person, it might seem like I think he’s just the greatest and can do no wrong. While this is true about 99.5% of the time (ok, minus the “do no wrong” part….he’s not perfect), there is that 0.5% of the time when he royally screws up. I want to pull back the curtain on our marriage and tell you about two recent experiences.

Last night, I spent about 2 hours shopping at various grocery stores. I’ve been trying really hard to not go crazy with junk food. After the snow storm and the gallons of soda and energy drinks as well as pounds and pounds of snacks and treats…I’ve been wanting to stay more strict in what I eat. I felt quite proud of myself after walking through the ENTIRE Wal-Mart bakery section and NOT getting anything. Oh. So. Proud. In a moment of weakness, I grabbed a Mt. Dew and a King Sized Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. Four glorious cups. Two for me and two for Bret. My mouth drooled with anticipation.

After everything was put away in the cabinets and fridge, I settled in front of my computer to eat some of the snacks. I only got TWO bags of snack foods….that’s a LOT less than normal. Again, super proud of myself. Bret was playing video games, so we had our backs to each other. After eating about half of each bag, I was ready for some sweet treats. Here is how our conversation went.

Me: ::walks around apartment….searching…:: Bret, where are the Reese’s?
Bret: ::looooooooong pause::….I….ate…..them….all…
Me: What? Really?! You never eat everything! You always ask before you eat the last one!
Bret: I’m so sorry. 😦

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I jokingly stayed mad at him and this morning, gave him a very hard time. After every request, I would remind him of his downfall – can you make some coffee? It’s the least you can do after eating all of the Reese’s. Can you come give me a hug? I mean, you did eat all the Reese’s.

As we were laughing about this, he did express genuine sorrow about the situation. This is NOT like him at all. This is the guy who gives me the first of everything, saves the last of everything. Does almost all of the dishes. This is NOT like him. We were reminded of another time Bret did something out of character. To be fair, this did happen while he was asleep.

For some reason, I was very cold one night. Maybe I didn’t wear a sweatshirt to bed or we had the heat off or a combination of both. I was in the “I’m too cold to even get up and put on a sweatshirt” zone. I turn towards Bret and notice he has ALL of the covers. I have just a portion of one blanket. I’m about to fix the blankets when I see my dear husband’s face. Friends, he had the cutest smile on his face. Like some content kid.

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I didn’t have the heart to fix them. So I suffered.

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But both stories still give us a LOT of laughs. 🙂

* Editor’s note – the pictures above are recreations.

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Day 2400 – Holy Smokes, That’s A Lot Of Days!

Posted on February 5, 2016 by 365 days of marriage

As we near our 9 year “met ya” anniversary, I’m also wowed by the number of days we’ve been married! Friends, take time to celebrate big anniversaries, like years together….but also celebrate the little anniversaries, like days together. Even if it’s just a “I’m thankful for one more day with you, spouse.”

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Day 2398 – Sometimes It’s Ok To Talk To Strangers – or – Marriage Champions

Posted on February 3, 2016 by 365 days of marriage

Yesterday, I had a really funny and cool conversation.

I had been reading and eating lunch at Dunkin’ Donuts (surprise, surprise) and was walking out when an older couple stopped me and made a comment about me having a lot of keys. Here’s roughly how it went:

Old guy: That’s a lot of keys!
Old gal: Oh honey, leave her alone.
Me: It’s not as bad at it looks. These three are for this, these two are for this, this is for that, these are my grocery cards and this one…well, I’m not sure what this one is for…
Old guy: Probably an old boyfriend!
Me: Not a chance. I’ve been married for 6…almost 7 years and we were together for 2 beforehand. *chuckle* not an old boyfriend key.
Old gal: You don’t look old enough to be married for that long! You look 18.
Me: I know.
Old guy: How long do you think we’ve been married?
Me: Well…let’s see, should I be polite and super under guess?
Old guy: No, guess away!
Me: At least 30 years.
Old guy: 60 years this year!
Me: WOW! *high fives both of them*
Old gal: I’ve been stuck with him for a while!

I can’t remember the last little bits, but they said goodbye by saying good luck. It was so awesome to meet a couple married for so long like that. These are the people we should be championing. These are the ones to look up to. The fact that they were still joking around with each other was just awesome.

So have you talked to any strangers today?

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Day 2386 – The Story Of Bret And Jennilyn Looking For A Shovel Before A Blizzard

Posted on January 22, 2016 by 365 days of marriage

It was a tale of woe, adventure and poor planning. Our heroes, Bret and Jennilyn (Bretilyn, if you will), discovered they were behind their cohorts in preparing for what may turn out to be the greatest blizzard they have ever encountered. On the eve of the snow, Bretilyn discovered they were without a shovel. As you may recall from previous stories, this couple lives very light and their personal possessions are few. Alas, a shovel was not included in their inventory. Cancelling all plans and expecting the worst, our duo ventures out with the other procrastinators.

Their first stop was Lowe’s, thinking they could perhaps go to a place no one would think of for this holy grail. Lowe’s had an ample supply of salt and heaters, but alas, no snow shovels. They ventured forth.

Jennilyn thought they might have luck at Big Lots, but she only found more delicious treats for the long exile to their home. Arguably, this may have been a more important purchase.

While waiting in the line of fellow dawdlers, Bret burst through the doors, phone in hand, heralding the news that snow shovels were in ample supply at the uniform depot only one store down from Jennilyn. The news was spread with the line of new friends. The shovel had been found and everyone rejoiced…..between grumbling at each other for cutting in line and being upset that there was a line. Imagine! Lines at a store with food the day before a blizzard!

After this joyous victory, our adventurers investigated the local Walgreens and discovered a stock pile of non-alcoholic drinks. Jennilyn filled her arms with virgin margaritas, mojitos and a bottle of virgin wine.

Bretilyn now wait for the incoming apocalypse with a vast amount of supplies.

33 books and magazines from the library. 3 of which are on Jennilyn’s “to be read” list.
9 movies from the library (1 watched)
14 borrowed figures for the Lego Dimensions game, in addition to Jennilyn’s 16 figures
6 bags/boxes of snacks
3 desserts to make
11 cans of virgin margarita’s (1 down!)
3 can’s of virgin mojito’s (1 down – not as good as the margarita’s)
1 bottle of virgin wine
3/4 of a box of real wine for Bret
2 beers (for Bret)
3/4 bottle of Mt. Dew
~12 liters of water
And 1 shovel.

Our heroes will survive.

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