I drove by a home today, where a retired colleague lives with her husband. I could see them sitting at their table eating a quiet dinner together. As I drove home after a full day, I fast-forwarded my life to that point. Will we still be in Niverville? Where will our kids be and what will they be up to? A smile passed over my face, I was excited about the thought of having a quiet dinner alone with my husband. I thought about treasuring his smile over the dinner table, discussing our favorite things, and enjoying his sense of humor.
It's weird how kids and school and work and friends can take over our lives sometimes. I haven't eaten a dinner alone with Jon in forever but I planned one tomorrow night with some girlfriends. I then felt guilty. Tonight as we snuggled up to some television I asked him out on a date! We have to make the effort, we have to make time for the dates. It's just easier said than done sometimes, the way life goes....but that's no excuse....retirement will come too soon! I'm booking the babysitter tomorrow for us...thank goodness they both just live around a block or two in this town!
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