We met in October 1993. We shacked up in June 1996. We had our first daughter in November 2000. We bought our house in April 2001. Our 10-year wedding anniversary is today. Ten years, y’all. I have not bludgeoned him. He has not poisoned me. I have not stabbed him. He has not pushed me down the stairs. I have not gagged him, tied him up, duct taped his mouth, and stuck him in the crawl space. Ahem. After 10 years and three kids, there is not much we don’t know about one another. I would venture to say I could answer all the questions on The Newlywed Game. After 10 years, every answer he gives on that game that differs from what I think he’d say simply means he was wrong to begin with (or temporarily lost the ability to read my mind. That kicks in around year 8, y’all; hang in there).
After 10 years there is no longer the pretentious need to “show your love” normally associated with anniversaries. Screw you, Kay Jewelers. Also, we’re broke (but still together! The willingness to stay through the absolute fuckedupness that money can throw at you kinda needs to be there from day one). So, the traditional anniversary gift for 10 years of marriage is aluminum/tin. You guessed it: Reynold’s Wrap hats to ward off brain attacks during the zombie apocalypse. We are planners.
After 10 years, our safe word is “Dammit, stop; I said no.” After 10 years, I know that I will never leave him. Ever. Because I can’t risk losing his mama.
Fancy with my horse and carriage
Fancier with white people on strings
Mah daddy 'n' me
I LOVED THIS. The photos are gorgeous. You beautiful thing!
But…..it also made me laugh hysterically! You’re right about the money thing and we may be back in the poor house if he has to retire soon but I told him, I could do the poor all over again. No big deal. (23 years later).
Have a wonderful night. And I’m with you on the special occasion thing.
We were very fancy Friday night. Went to a club and laughed at all the still-dating people. And seriously, I believe that if we were to come into a We Can Live Off of This sum of money, we’d still live like misers.
Lovin that pink dress! You’re like a princess with your horse, carriage, and white people on strings!
White people make everything fancier :o)
Dying laughing…LOVE your tribute to your husband! And the pink dress?!!!! I had no idea you were a pink girl like me!! Gorgeous!
Oh, girly pink all the way! AND my mother-in-law made it BY HAND HELLOOOOOOO! I remember her saying, “Um, pink? You’re sure?” It’s been 8+ years, you’re seriously questioning my non-traditionalness now?
“After 10 years, our safe word is “Dammit, stop; I said no.” …I just laughed WAY too loud at work…congrats, lol
Do your office mates think you’re off like mine do?
I love this post! Happy Anniversary!
Thank you, Jen; I haven’t much else to say after 10 years. Saving it all up for 20. I guess.
You look beautiful!
This post, as usual, was a great post and made me chuckle.
Happy Anniversary.
It was the safe word, wasn’t it?
Oh, look at y’all! SO beautiful. And I identify- I’d never risk losing Jimmy’s mom either!
I’m just going to hang out here a little longer while I listen to Ellington…
That was one of the songs on the CD we gave as a wedding favor (only later realizing we’d pretty much involuntariily pirated music). On the CD, we each chose 5 songs. The Ellington was one of his (as I smile like it’s year 1).
It’s so beautiful when two fifteen year olds get married and stay married. Because you can’t be more than fifteen in that photo, you gorgeous unbelievably young creature!
Loved this, made me laugh out loud.
15. Ha!
Yay, I got your site to load & now I’m reveling in all your posts. Love this wedding post & the pink dress. My mom was shocked that I got married in a dress I’d bought to marry a different man (never actually married that one, just thought about it seriously) – but hey, even though I’m not always the most frugal fanny around, I didn’t want to shell out more moolah for another dress. Congratulations on making it to a full decade. I think tinfoil hats are really a very appropriate way to celebrate, frankly. Kudoes.
Yay! I’m glad you’re finally able to access it (what was the issue, you think?). And I’m glad I haven’t yet scared you away with my brand of crazy. I’m giggling because your dress is making me say ” um, duh.”
“After 10 years, our safe word is “Dammit, stop; I said no.” After 10 years, I know that I will never leave him. Ever. Because I can’t risk losing his mama.”
^^^^^^ and this whole line right here, especially about the safe word had me on the floor!!! Loved this post!
It’s a real not puffed up kind of love…Golden. I’ve enjoyed hearing about your journey and your firm stance on forever. It’s encouraging! Thanks for sharing and may your future together be just as gentle and rewarding.
Loved your safe word and the love for his mama, lmbo!!! I used to feel about that about my ex’s mom which is why she still loves me even though we’re both married to other people. Also, I don’t know what everyone else said about your dress, but I LOVE IT!!!! Its all kinds of Coming to America-ish!!!! Gorgeous!