It's been about two weeks since my husband came back home from a 4-month long training. In previous trips, I go all out trying to have the house, the dogs, the cars and motorcycles, and especially myself in tip-top shape. Except for the dogs whom I bathe right before he arrived, the rest was a mess.
My job was in fire-drill mode during that week and the previous one, and to top it off, I was asked to go to another city to work during my husband's first weekend at home. I also had other commitments... I tend to over-stretch myself. Because of this, I was feeling like poop and so my mind started to find a work around, hum, let's see:
My husband is a clean freak. He just notices the mess faster, does the work faster, and never complains or resents me for it. ----> Reasoning for the house being messy upon his arrival: Honey, I wanted you to feel at home by doing the things you would normally do here.
Fixing and modifying the vehicles, repolishing the already polished rims of our sportscar and looking for ways to improve them is a hobby of his. -----> Reasoning for the vehicles needing a wash: In case you were bored during your time off after your arrival, ta da!
When I look crappy, he always seems to tell me how pretty I look. -----> Reasoning for me being a mess: I look crappy, hence pretty. You're welcome ;-)
Eventhough my husband smiled due to my childish remarks, shook his head and gave me a kiss on the forehead, I knew I was in trouble... yep, in trouble with myself. The fact is that the house, and everything else is my responsibility when he is not around and I never want him to worry about this when he is deployed or trying to focus while in training.
My husband loves everything about me (or so he makes me feel) and never complains, which makes me want to show him my appreciation every time I have a chance. This time around, I just had to pick another way.
I got him an amazing coffee machine and the full season one of Spartacus - and yes, there might have been more to this.
I am very lucky to have such an amazing man in my life.
I came upon your blog while looking for an article to write about for my english paper...(there is a poem called "My Husband's Back")
ReplyDeleteI am a former military wife and so I just had to click on the link to your blog. I love this post, it's refreshing and reminded me that we're all human but with love, it all works out.
Thank you!!
Hi BecomingKayli, I'm so glad to hear that you liked my post. I had no idea there was a famous poem titled like that; I am going to have to check it out now... I'm curious. Hopefully your paper was a success and I also hope that I gave you a good break from homework. I really appreciate your post, it has given me courage to keep writing, so thank you!
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