First Date vs. 1,000th Date
Hubby and I will have been together seven years this Spring. We calculated that we’ve had approximately 1,000 dates in those seven years, 99.99% of which were during those early pre-kids years. In honor of our upcoming seven year itch, I’d like to compare and contrast some snippets of some “dately” conversations.
First Date
Hubby: “Pardon me for staring. I am a bit, well, overcome.”
Me: “Tee-Hee.”
1000th Date
Hubby: “Pardon me for staring. Is that a Laker’s game on TV?”
Me: “Grrr.”
First Date
Hubby: “So, what is a typical day like in the life of a third grade teacher? Tell me ALL about it. I am all ears.”
Me: “Well, Brian was 20 minutes tardy today….again! So, blah, blah, blah, SPITWADS, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE ! blah ,blah, blah, blah, blah, LUNCH DETENTION! blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, CORRECTING SPELLING TESTS! blah, blah, blah, blah, BROKE MY CHALK, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, LUNCHROOM HELL blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah ,BUDGET CUTS, blah, blah, blah, blah, PAPER CUT, blah, blah, blah…
And, that’s just before morning recess! After recess.….”
Hubby: “Fascinating. Tell me more.”
1000th Date
Hubby : “Hmmm?”
Me: “I said …I had to put her in time out twice…and then the baby ate some Play Doh…and…”
Hubby: “Oh. Is the remote over by you?”
First Date
Hubby: “Yes, I’d like a bottle of 1992 Lovey-Dovey-St. Châteaux-Bordeaux -Fancy -Wancy Expensive wine please…”
Me: (Blush) “Tee-Hee”
1000th Date
Hubby: “Hey, Baby, can ya get me a beer outta the ‘frig?”
Me: “Grrrr.”
First Date
Hubby: The ambiance here is incredible!
Me: Yes, that string quartet is breath taking!
1000th Date
Hubby: What did you say?!!!
Preschooler: I HAVE TO GO POTTY!
Toddler: AHHHHHH!
Barney: “Heads and shoulders knees and toes!”
Me: Not now. I am blogging.
First Date:
Hubby: Yes, that fork is for the fish. This one is for the salad and this one….
Me: *gush*
1000th Date:
Hubby: (In between finger licks and greasy mouth wipes) How ‘bout this bucket of chicken?
Me: Yum!
First Date:
Hubby: Yes, waiter, my date and I would like to start with the oysters…
Me: Yes, Yes!
1000th Date
Hubby: …and throw in a couple of Happy Meals…
Me: And the fries! The fries!!
First Date
Hubby: “I like you. I’d like to see you again.”
Me: “OK..” sigh... Eyelash flutter.
1000th Date
Hubby: “Baby, I really, really love you. I couldn’t ask for a better wife and mother for our kids.”
Me: “Tee-Hee…Purrrrrrr.”
10 years ago
50 comments:
Tee hee! That sounds so much like the progression of our relationship - which is going on eight years. I remember when he wore a starched button down to go out with me. Now he considers it dressed up if his jeans don't have dirt on them.
I was just thinking about writing a post about how a typical friday has changed over the last 15 years.
I hear you on this one.
You are right on the money, honey. Just wait for 10 years.
That's a perfect description of marriage and parenthood right there.
Yeah......I call B4 marriage "The Impressionable Stage" we used to do all kinds of things together, now? I get nuthin'. Kidding, it has just changed due to life, priorities, kids, etc. It's a good life.
Oh my! That was great and so dead on of the marriage before and after kids! I can't quit laughing. Thanks for that! Our date nights are so few these days!
Ha ha ha!
You mean you've gone on dates Post Kids? I think we have a no-kids date once every six months or so...I think it's been more than that! No wonder I feel like I'm going out of my mind!
awwww...that is so sweet!!!
Well said, Michele! Having been down that road once before, We (newish Hub.and I) are seeing how long we can keep the original spark alight.
Ahem, With five kids in tow! Ha, ha!
Wish us luck!xx
Ps four years together so far.
you described my life perfectly!
Tee hee is right :)
I used to get flowers, chocolates, love letters, gorgeous cards. Of course, I used to give a lot of that stuff, too!
Perfect. :) Hubby and I are coming up on 10 years together and we had a talk about this sort of thing just the other day. It's different, but, yeah, overall, I'll take today's relationship over the honeymoon phase. :D
Oh yeah, you got that right!
I can still remember Child Husband and his sweet beautiful little letters he would write me telling me how I was everything to him. Now all I get is a note with the cost of his medical bills cause he never remembers to pay them!
That made me laugh!! Great post!! Especially the last one, VERY sweet!
And fries! And fries! Haha - the whole thing is so familiar... I'd like to say it's because it reminds me of my parents, but alas... now they are the ones honeymooning with no kids and having romantic dinners again! Isn't amazing how fast those flirty dates turn into farty ones?
So true, SO TRUE! Especailly that last one...even with all the "unromantic" elements, the 1000th date is just good stuff, eh? =)
Soooooo true!!!
GREAT post!
I love it!
Ha! That was great, and so true!
We were married for 7 years in August! I can really relate! :)
LOL. I tee-heed, grrd, and prrr'd with you in all the right spots. That is sooo how it goes!
Spot on! "And fries!"
You are cracking me up! LOL
Mr. Cookie and I have been together 11 years this past October and Married 9 years the 17th of this month. I completely know where you are coming from :)
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xoxo
Once again, I nod at everything you say...(hey are you hypnotizing me??)
Loved loved loved it. Swear this that when I think my hubby isn't listening I throw in
"and after the giraffe poured the huge elephant some pancakes and coffee, the lion fired my ass"..."mmm, mmm, yes he did".."and then, your daughter became the first woman president. Yeah, we've been busy today."
:)
It truly is a trade off, isn't it?
'Course, for Buddy and I, the first date and the 1000th date were a little blurred, thanks to us being pre-procreative.
This post was SO funny! Every time I read your blog, you crack me up! :)
This is so true for us, too... *sigh*
Hilarious! You hit the nail on the head! Hubby and I have been together for almost 10 years (married 8) and yep, that's pretty much how our life has gone! Glad to know we are not the only ones!
So fricken true, it's scary lol
teehee! You crack me up! The sad thing is, that's pretty much dead on the money. What happens to those early date behaviors? Now I'd be happy if I could just get him to throw his boxers in the hamper! :)
It's too true. :) You said it best!
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You had me laughing through the whole post, so funny!
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So funny and too true.
I'd say, overall, your man knows just what to say . . . give or take a remote or two. BG
What a fantastic post! Too funny and so very true!
Mrs. Nurse Boy
How darn adorable and true to boot! Here's one of ours...1st date..dancing till dawn...1000th date..in bed by 9:00...sometimes earlier!
Oh...let me explain why we're in bed by 9:00 cause on date night we don't have kids so we can actually get some sleep!!!!
Ah, sounds like you're going to make it through that seven year itch! You've got yourself a keeper!
I loved it! I can't believe how true this post is and I have only been married for four years. Thanks for making me laugh!
LOL! So funny and so true. I love the last one too! It really does change and is totally worth it!
I was nodding and chuckling throughout. Our 10th wedding anniversary is in May. So relate to you, as always.
I love it! So sadly true. This year we have kicking around who gets to choose the Ramen Noodle flavor to add to our special anniversary dinner! Oh dear...you're hilarious! Enjoy your seventh year!
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Oh my gosh, this is too funny. No matter what restaurant we go to there always happens to be a tv at the bar and my husband always seems to manage to be able to see it...
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BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I love it! I will be married 20 years next week-- Most of our dates were prekids also:)
Oh yes, oh yes!
Hubs and I are working on lucky year #13 of marriage. We started dating 6 years before that.
You can imagine how our dates go.
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LOL!!! I love it!
OH MAN...that was such a cute and funny post...killer combo. Totally LOVED it!
Oh...and ....tell the hubby for me......nyah nyah nyah my Jazz beat his Lakers...tee hee
This is a great post. Thanks for making me smile.
That was an awesome post! Love the last one, in particular, but got a great laugh out of all the others. Grrr. tee-hee! *gush* :))
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