It's Been How Long?

Fifteen years ago, on a rainy Saturday on the outskirts of Flint Michigan, a bright eyed and idealistic young man convinced, conned, cajoled a bright eyed, idealistic young woman into marrying him. That would be a great way to begin the story, but we all know that I have never been very idealistic. The rest of it is true as far as you know.

Today is "Wife" and my fifteenth anniversary. I guess that's a long time, but it seems like it hasn't been that long at all. I see pictures of our wedding day all the time in my office, so I don't feel that far removed from the event. When I think about it though, fifteen years is over one third of my life. Now it seems like a longer time. Some people have been congratulating me, but it always seems like the kudos are more for the amount of time than for actually being married. I can understand this. Over half the marriages in this country fail, so if a couple makes it past a week and a half, it's a big deal.

This is our "crystal" anniversary. No, I didn't just know that off the top of my head, I did a little research. I also found that there are two lists of anniversaries, traditional and modern. When I was trying to figure out what to get "Wife" to both celebrate the best decision either one of us has ever made, I was horrified to see that my gift giving had turned into a multiple choice quiz. Did I branch out, and go the modern route, or did I stay true to my traditional roots? I'd like to tell you, but since "Wife" is one of the three people that read this thing, I'll have to keep mum. Let's just say I never disappoint when it comes to gift giving. In a lot of other areas that may not always be the case.

We don't have any big plans for tonight. I guess after all these years, we don't need to go crazy, especially since "Wife" informed me that between fifteen and twenty years, anniversaries have no titles. I let "Wife" pick out tonight's menu and then I'll give her my awesome gift. I may even let her unwrap her present. Ha! Part of being married is being comfortable, and spending the night at home is comfortable for both of us. That, and "Daughter" has school tomorrow.
Happy Anniversary "Wife". I love you.

There, that didn't get too mushy. Later...Brian