Joy...
Comes to me in different ways/waves....
This particular incident happened in of all places, a restaurant, and, it was due to Erin's children - and just the feeling of becoming a 'family' part of something bigger than myself - all over again.
We were sitting in the restaurant Friday night - waiting to order food. J~, Erin's son mentioned that he needed some 'boy time' - time away from girls because for the past two weeks he had been surrounded by 'girls' - he began ticking off the 'culprits' - his mom, his sister K~. I chimed in, adding my self and he said no. I chuckled and said something to the affect of 'not being a girl eh?' To which he responded, 'Yeah, but you're fun!' His sister then agreed 'You ARE fun...'
With nearly tears in my eyes, I told them both that that was probably the nicest thing anyone has ever told me - and it was. What a high compliment. I was thrilled to hear that the kids who are now fully entrenched in my life, and I in theirs...find me to be 'fun' - I am sure my own children didn't think I was all that much fun back in the day (LOL probably still don't) - and perhaps this will change with Erin's children as my role changes, as the kids get older...but for now, knowing I am 'OK' to hang out with brings me a great amount of joy...
This particular incident happened in of all places, a restaurant, and, it was due to Erin's children - and just the feeling of becoming a 'family' part of something bigger than myself - all over again.
We were sitting in the restaurant Friday night - waiting to order food. J~, Erin's son mentioned that he needed some 'boy time' - time away from girls because for the past two weeks he had been surrounded by 'girls' - he began ticking off the 'culprits' - his mom, his sister K~. I chimed in, adding my self and he said no. I chuckled and said something to the affect of 'not being a girl eh?' To which he responded, 'Yeah, but you're fun!' His sister then agreed 'You ARE fun...'
With nearly tears in my eyes, I told them both that that was probably the nicest thing anyone has ever told me - and it was. What a high compliment. I was thrilled to hear that the kids who are now fully entrenched in my life, and I in theirs...find me to be 'fun' - I am sure my own children didn't think I was all that much fun back in the day (LOL probably still don't) - and perhaps this will change with Erin's children as my role changes, as the kids get older...but for now, knowing I am 'OK' to hang out with brings me a great amount of joy...
posted by Colette at 10:31 AM
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Sunshine of my life,
This is one the reasons that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you. You are fun. If we are not playing a games, which is rare anyway, we are doing something else fun. Laughing and wrestling together in the morning, going for walks at all times of the day, listening to music, having good conversations, etc, etc, etc.
I love you and how we are with one another.
Love,
Your Husband.
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