Somehow, it has been 18 years since we were married! Our marriage is officially an adult now. On some days it feels like it has been 40 years and perhaps just 5-6 years at other times?
IDK. Math is tough for me.
(I usually don't specify how long we've been married because we have a 25-year-old, and I don't want to get into the inevitable mathy-judgy questions about that. But essentially, IDC.)
The morning was deadline-fueled editing, the afternoon was interviews with candidates for a faculty position. But I took a couple of hours off for a drive and dinner with Big A, reminiscing about our top favorite things about the last 18 years.
Pic: Wedding afternoon. My tiara is off, A's coat buttons are undone. We're in my MIL's house in Ohio. I have a photo like this on the nightstand, and it always makes me laugh because the kids once said it looks like I went and married a teenager.
9 comments:
Oh, happy anniversary to you!!!
People do still judge about weird things, don't they? Bah to them, I say!
I love that photo, you haven't aged at all since then!
Happy anniversary. Beth and I had an 11 year old and a 6 year old when we got married (legally).
COngrats.
Happy, happy anniversary to you. May there be many more and much joy in between.
I love going for a drive! I often say that I'm like a big dog in that way. Just put me in a car and hit the road. I won't stick my head out the window, but I do so love to ride around and look at things. It's relaxing yet adventurous, and it's sometimes inspiring.
Happy anniversary!! Make sure your marriage registers to vote! ;)
I know exactly what you mean about it seeming like a short time and a long time all in one. Life is weird like that.
Happy Anniversary! I think people have pretty much gotten over the judgy-ness about things like that. At least I doubt any of your blog readers will think twice about it.
My husband and I have been married 24 years now, which is SO LONG. But like you said- in some ways it feels short. Time is just weird.
Nicole--Thank you! (Although I have aged since then... but that's a good thing, right?)
Steph--Thank you! Yes--that is a reality check of how terrible things truly used to be. I knew a lot of straight couples who chose not to get married out of solidarity.
Gillian--Thanks!
Nance--Thank you! Your drive comment made me laugh. I know you have Mr. Z, but I'm surprised that you don't live with a lot of dogs...
Engie--LOL. Ok, and thank you.
Jenny--Thank you. I like to think so too (about the judginess), but having to explain it can also be a bore. It's your silver anniversary next year... that's awesome!
Happy anniversary!
Thank you!!
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