It's been a while since I've posted. Sorry about that. Mom's been in the hospital (good results this time around), my birthday was the other day (this will be my last year as a twenty-something), and, well, this happened:
J and her kids were over. We had already eaten dinner and the kids were scattered throughout the apartment playing here and there as J and I cleaned up the kitchen. I noticed The Good Guy whispering something to The Girl but didn't think much of it (sometimes they do that).
Suddenly J and I had the sensation that we were being watched. We looked around and noticed we were surrounded by all of the children who were intently staring at us. We were both confused as The Good Guy started to speak from the other side of the partition that separates the living room from the kitchen.
"The kids and I have a question for you." He had that soft tone in his voice, that sorta nervous, and hoping that you understand this is serious tone.
I took a deep breath as he proceeded.
"Will you marry us?"
The girl took the box out from behind her back and handed it to me.
I was speachless. I knew this was coming, but I didn't know how, and I certianly didn't expect it that evening. When I had envisioned this moment I always figured I'd be reduced to tears, but I think I was too shocked. I went to The Good Guy and gave him a huge hug. The Girl followed me and wrapped us both in her arms, looking up at us with a huge smile on her face. Aloud she announced my first name with her surname and The Good Guy asked, "Is that a yes?"
Of COURSE it's a yes! Would I EVER let this wonderful man go?! Hell NO! Be his wife? Duh, YEAH!
The Boy was unmoved by the experience and as the three of us stood in an embrace, he and J's son stood at the door holding a kickball and asked, "Can we go outside?"
You gotta love little boys.
The girl started asking questions like, "What do I call you now?" I think she was perhaps more excited than I. It truly took me a couple of days to process it. I get teary in the telling of the tale, but I did not get teary in the moment. I seemed to have difficulty forming words (which doesn't happen often).
When deciding to write about this I thought about sharing more details, trying to get the descriptions just right, agonizing over how to explain the beauty of our relationship, but I decided this is it. Our love doesn't need adornment. It doesn't need jazzy descriptions and long winded explanations. I simply love this man to death, and he feels the same for me. Pretty words won't make this occasion any more special or meaningful, I simply want to spend the rest of my life loving him. What could possibly be better than that?
So, It's been a busy week. My mom's colon is whole again, I had a LOT of cake, and...I'm engaged!
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I am all teary.
The Good Guy is now The Amazing Guy, with the sweetest proposal and the best of taste when it comes to choosing a bride! I am so happy for you. And you are right: as much as words are powerful, there are some feelings and moments that just go beyond them.
So, uh, need a coordinator for the wedding? ;)
Also glad to hear that your mother is better and doing well this time. She must be so thrilled; this is great medicine for her.
As for the birthday, I am heading into my last year of the twenties come January, and I can't wait! Twenties suck, but Thirties seem nice and solid!
XOXOXOXOXO
Amy-Thank you so much. He is pretty amazing isn't he?
A coordinator? Yeah, that would be fantabulous. If you can come up with an easy way to unite families from two seperate coasts to share in this affair, let me know-you're hired. We're undecided as to whether we should have it here, there, or somewhere in between. I figure it will all come together in the end.
Yes, my mom is indeed thrilled, not only to be whole again, but that my second choice in a husband far surpasses the first.
Wait, I'm OLDER than you?!
xoxo
Well now, who could ask for a better reason to eat cake? Oh congratulations!!
See, I must be confused. I must have thought you were someone else. "The Amazing Guy"??? Oh please. He's not even the best looking guy in his family.
I will grant you this, he is an extremely fortunate man to have fooled such a wonderful woman into not only letting him hang around for a while, but to agree to marry him! Congratulations, and thank you for making him a very, very happy man.
omigosh! Happy everything! What a great week you've had. Congratulations!
Congrats to you & your family! Isn't it nice when the right people find each other? :)
And t-next is right... your words were perfectly chosen. I don't need rainbow and fluffy cloud metaphors to know just how wonderful your experience was.
Now as for that wedding... Have you considered a "Heat Vision and Jack" theme? Cause I have some ideas.
;)
Ryane-Do you ever REALLY need a reason to eat cake? I sure don't. And thank you :-)
JK-You must admit, your opinion may be slightly biased (regarding the amazingness of your brother) I think he's a hunka hunka burnin' LOVE. I would settle for no less! I'm gonna plead The Fifth regarding the looks in the family, but I will say that he is probably not the most CHARMING-(if you get what I'm sayin' ;-)
You called me wonderful-wow, thanks. And your congratulations means a lot. Thank you.
shpprgrl-THANK YOU! It's exciting isn't it?
David-Well, I hate to have to tell you this, but, Mr. Amazing wasn't lovin' the 'Heat Vision and Jack film' Perhaps you and Thursday could get together and help us plan an old time music theme-mix in some Sinatra, some Dean Martin some old school jazz,...that would be our style. And thank you.
Congrats, WIP!
Much success there, pal!
;)
Oh my goodness. I cannot imagine a happier day for you, except when the big day arrives. To say I'm happy for you is an gross understatement. Congratulations on your new and exciting future together! May the two of you be blessed beyond your wildest dreams. I have a feeling you already are. :)
OH my GOODNESS!!
That is wonderful news. And, it is such a cute way of doing it :)
You have one amazing guy on your hands.
That is also great news about your mother.
What a big week for you!
What a fabulous telling of the take!! Congratulations on a birthday, a better mother, and an ENGAGEMENT!! How cute to include the kiddies!
Congratulations! I love how he got the kids involved. It really shows what kind of guy he is. Seems like you guys are on a path most only hope to find. Your post melted some of the ice off my heart. There is hope.
Glad to hear your mom is doing better. I know how rough that can be.
Ooooo.
I constantly think about a wedding with a jazzy band all night. ;)
Oh silly bride2be, I am about six months younger than you! That is all!
Well, my cousin did a big wedding and reception in CA and then did a very nice semi-formal cocktail party for her friends and fam in new york after they got back. Does that help at all?
Marty-Thank you. This time around I'm not the least bit worried about whether I will experience success or not. It's a wonderful feeling.
Steph-Your enthusiasm has me all excited again. How about if we have the ceremony on your coast, you can come?
Rachel-He IS great ISN'T HE?! And, as his devoted woman, I must add a little..."GO PADRES" ;-)
Clearlykels-Hey, thanks for stopping by. He figured the kids will be/are as much a part of our marriage as we are, so they should be included from the beginning. Pretty great, huh?
Mel-Thank you. It DOES show what kind of guy he is. One of the many reasons I love him. And I don't think there is any ice on your heart, I think it's maybe hibernating...nothing wrong with that. You haven't mentioned your mom in a while, I hope she is doing well...
A live jazzy band...I like the sound of that! And yes, your suggestion helps some...I think we're going to take a pole and see who REALLY wants to be involved, then accomodate in the best way possible.
Okay, so maybe I'm a little slow on the uptake, but still...WAY. TO. GO!!!
Some things just make your heart happy. This is one of those things.
Congratulations.
How wonderful that he included the children in his proposal. That was so thoughtful and unique. You DO have a special guy there, CE. And wonderful news about your mother, too. Good things do come to those who wait! :-) Beautiful post!
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