Weird POV but I kind of like it. Those are my polka-dot flannel pajamas lol. My fave for the fall/winter. I've got to get ready to go soon...
Today I'll be attending an event I'd prefer not to... But I'm doing it to be kind, doing it for my husband because I love him and he strongly suggested I go, and doing it because...well, hey, it's Sunday and I got nothing else to do. I will not hold it over him or use it against him. That's not what you do when you do something because you love a person. It's a celebratory event for someone to whom I am not close at all, but it doesn't mean I can't enjoy and add my well wishes.
I will never use this "against" my husband in the future, as in "Remember that time I went to that one place because you wanted me to?" Because, truth be told, I have many a situations where I could have played that card but haven't ever. That's not me or how I ever want to be in a relationship.
We're not children. My husband and I aren't like that. We actually hardly fight over petty stuff. (Though when we have fought, it's been over BIG things -- moving, career, etc.) We honestly don't fight or nit pick about chores or the other's annoying habits -- my favorite is when he doesn't replace a roll of toilet paper and just puts a new one right ON TOP of the roll bar. How much more time does it take to put it in?? To be fair, he never complains how I never do dishes and almost never volunteer to take out the trash, even though he would like that I do. We've got bigger fish to fry than that petty shit.
In my work as a counselor, I have had the opportunity to see what other couples do and how other couples handle adversity. It's amazing how many people fight dirty with their spouses. Fighting is inevitable. But doesn't mean you have to fight dirty.
Husband takes care of me. Makes me breakfast almost every weekend he's not working and packs my lunch for me almost every week day for work.
I'm going to this event because I know it would please him. And that is reason enough to make it a good reason to go.
This is a wonderful "Good Morning" shoot;. The photo is very laid back and invites one to stay in bed awhile and not go to a Sunday celebratory event. I find bed lounging to be the greatest ever!
Very well said and thought out. Your husband is a very lucky man to have your support. As you know that isn't always the case in marriages. My job takes me into situations where I see how not working together and supporting one another cause all sorts of problems. I hope you have a good time at the event. Oh, and I like the photo as well.
your hubby is a lucky guy!! And a lot of times when I dread going to event it turns out that I end up having a really good time. hope that is the case for you...and i need to look for my flannel jammies it's freaking cold today!
@tosee I like bed lounging too. Especially on Sundays. Thanks for checking it out!
@thirdjoe thanks, Joseph! I had a really nice time today and I'm glad I went. My husband and I work at supporting each other, both physically, emotionally, and financially. We both decided to change careers later in life to less lucrative but more emotionally rewarding for us. We struggle financially but we do support each others' choices because we trust the other is making the right decisions for both of us. While neither of us is perfect and most anyone could improve upon communication and expression, we don't fight about the "small" stuff. I think a lot of that had to do with growing up from past relationship experiences. We don't always agree and I know we'll have more ups and downs to face but we are the others biggest supporters. At the end of the day, that makes the "small" stuff...small and not worth arguing about.
@sunshinephoto5 you were right! I didn't think I'd have as enjoyable time as I did. I didn't think I would have a horrible time but I was pleasantly surprised by a lovely afternoon meeting lovely people. And the guest of honor was touched by everyone who made the effort to support her. I felt really happy I went.
The TP part made me LOL :) I think it is almost time for me to break out the snowman flannel sheets! So glad you had a nice day, and I think it's lovely how you both support each other.
@baznman the TP thing makes me laugh and irks me at the same time. Snowman flannel sheets? I think I want some of those. lol.
@jbc2013 thanks! Now for some reason your comment has got me thinking about all the songs about Sunday mornings... hmm food for thought for a future Sunday pic.
It is an interesting perspective - both in the shot and in your narrative. I like the positioning of the cup in the shot - slightly off center and reflective. Excellent.
@thirdjoe thanks, Joseph! I had a really nice time today and I'm glad I went. My husband and I work at supporting each other, both physically, emotionally, and financially. We both decided to change careers later in life to less lucrative but more emotionally rewarding for us. We struggle financially but we do support each others' choices because we trust the other is making the right decisions for both of us. While neither of us is perfect and most anyone could improve upon communication and expression, we don't fight about the "small" stuff. I think a lot of that had to do with growing up from past relationship experiences. We don't always agree and I know we'll have more ups and downs to face but we are the others biggest supporters. At the end of the day, that makes the "small" stuff...small and not worth arguing about.
@sunshinephoto5 you were right! I didn't think I'd have as enjoyable time as I did. I didn't think I would have a horrible time but I was pleasantly surprised by a lovely afternoon meeting lovely people. And the guest of honor was touched by everyone who made the effort to support her. I felt really happy I went.
@jbc2013 thanks! Now for some reason your comment has got me thinking about all the songs about Sunday mornings... hmm food for thought for a future Sunday pic.