I Married Well

For me, being a working mom is existing in a constant state of managed chaos. Two small son, plus two rescue dogs, plus demanding career, plus – you know – life in general equals a daily nail-biting existence. And, yes, I am insane because I wouldn’t change a thing about it.

And I seemingly hold it together pretty well. It’s not uncommon for a friend or co-worker to ask “how do you do it all?” To which I always reply, “I married well.” And by well I don’t mean I married a trust fund baby or a billionaire. What I got is so much better than that. Truly. I married a guy who “get’s it” and is in-it-to-win it with me. Now don’t get me wrong, money is certainly nice to have and if my current husband had also happens to be a secret billionaire I wouldn’t kick him out of bed for eating crackers. But I’ve watched friends marry for money and I’d rather keep my current day job and be married to someone who respects me.

Because no amount of money can beat a husband who listens to your dreams and says “go for it!” And there’s no better foreplay in my book than a man who does laundry, dishes, and floors. I’m getting hot and bothered just thinking about it! And, ladies, I am not afraid to say that I actually swoon a little when I see my husband suited up in his t-ball coaching outfit. Watching my husband connect with our children in a way I never could (really camping and team sports just aren’t in my bailiwick) melts my heart like a Hershey’s Bar left in a hot car by a careless six-year-old.

I don’t want to give the impression that my husband is perfect – although he is pretty darned close. But in real marriages there are tough parts, not so nice parts, parts that require lots of hard work and understanding. So if you’re there right now, hang on sister! Because getting through the fire is what creates the bond and the true understanding of how to love and support each other in the way you each need.

But if you’re a lucky girl like me and have walked through the fire and come out on the other side with the life partner of your dreams take today to tell him how awesome he is. Show him how awesome he is – yes ladies read between the lines I’m suggesting getting a little naughty here. You’ll thank me for it when you walk on your spotless floors.

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