If my blog was a lounge act, this would be the part where the lights come up a little and the music starts to get jazzy. I’d grab the microphone and say, “It’s been getting a little heavy in here. Let’s lighten things up!”. And the audience would cheer, oh how they’d cheer, and I’d start a great salsa number or some such. That would be so awesome.
But, my blog is not a lounge act, it is a blog. And I think that the best way to lighten things up when you don’t have the luxury of a jazz piano and stage lighting is with a Top Ten List. Are you cheering? Sure, you are.
Top Ten Reasons Eric and Amy Made it to the Big 8.
Some people may say, “Now, Amy, ‘8′ isn’t really a milestone year. I wouldn’t say ‘Big’ until it’s the ‘Big 10′ or some such anniversery.”
I know, I know. 8 is not a very big number. It’s rather tiny when I compare it to the 50th wedding anniversary party Eric and I attended on Saturday night. FIFTY years. That’s BIG.
But you don’t get to 50 until you’ve gotten to 8, so that’s got to be something.
Also? This marriage thing is work, people. Maybe it’s just us, but it seems like Eric and I are always working on it and adjusting to each other as we grow and change. I am talking about a near full time j-o-b keeping this marriage on track. Just us?
In honor of our Big 8 year anniversary, Eric has actually worked with me on this list. Just so you know, the two of us together are a laugh riot at parties.
10. A truce was called in the fall of 2002 regarding the amount of mattress allotment for each. An agreement was reached giving Eric 57.8% of space, while Amy received 42.2%.
9. We don’t blame each other for the pets’ deaths. (No worries. Charlie’s fine. For now.)
8. Amy responds with enthusiasm and encouragement when Eric talks about his “plans” to be dropped by parachute on a mountain in Africa, or China, or Colorado, whatever, with only a knife and a compass to help him find his way to civilization.
7. Eric pretends that it is cute that Amy has no idea how to get anywhere. She is directionally challenged beyond aid of a compass and Eric pats her on the head and declares it precious. Through gritted teeth, he declares it precious.
6. Amy cooks. Eric eats. This one was easy.
5. Eric makes money. Amy spends money. This one was also easy.
4. The “Toilet Seat Treaty of 2001″, amended in 2004 when two toilets were introduced to the household, is agreed by both to have been the source of much peace.
3. Eric finally stopped getting all huffy about Amy having never watched, nor ever caring to watch, any of the “Star Wars” movies.
2. Amy finally quit hounding Eric to read her blog and just hacked into his e-mail and subscribed him instead.
1. Eric thinks he is funnier than Amy and Amy thinks she is funnier than Eric. We are careful to always play it up like the other one is funnier, but secretly? We know the truth.
August 28th, 2008 at 7:12 am
Happy anniversary. 8 is big, and I’m glad to know about the toilet seat treaty. Sounds like a good one.
August 28th, 2008 at 8:39 am
This is too funny. You are both invited to my next party.
Happy Anniversary!
August 28th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Done, Brandy. I’ll bring chips and my secret recipe dip.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:36 am
Congratulations on the Big 8! It IS big! TWO was big for me this year!
You’re right, though, marriage is work – and EVERY year should be celebrated (not as a relief that you’ve made it this far, but joy in knowing that you’re in it together, making marriage a success!)
Happy Anniversary! Keep on Striving!
Heather
TheStrivingWife.com
August 28th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
My husband doesn’t read my blog either. Now, maybe its just me… but if my husband put his heart and soul out there regularly, you can be darned sure I’d be reading…each and every word.
We are 2 months away from the BIG 8, and I do think it is BIG. We’ve seen a lot of people last a lot less. I’m lucky that I have a husband who always puts the toilet seat down AND remembers to change the paper, however, separate sinks and toothpaste in our house is a must.
Great post and Congrats!
August 28th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Word, Kristen. What is up with that?
August 28th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
WOW! Are you already at 8? Boy, do I feel old.
August 28th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
TOO cute.
8 is gr8. I remember when we hit the big 8. No, wait. No I don’t.
Never mind.
I sure do wish we could par-tay together. I think that would pretty much make my life complete.
August 29th, 2008 at 5:35 am
Congratulations! We are going for the BIG 10 this December. Wow! Has it been that long already?!?
Your list is hilarious. ^-^
Laura from Japan…
August 29th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
8? Man that was so many years ago for us!!
Congrats!!
August 31st, 2008 at 6:18 am
Happy Anniversary~Hope you get to do something special!
September 1st, 2008 at 8:19 am
Congrats on the 8th
I know which one of you is funnier. Of course that comment my not be fair to eric sice I don’t know him or read his blog.
I love #8!
You haven’t seen Star Wars? Not even the first one, which was really the 4th one that they did first. LOL
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:49 am
I was thinking today – we are coming up on the BIG 9, not the big 8. Duh.
September 2nd, 2008 at 11:35 am
Happy Anniversary! We have our big 8 coming up in a couple of weeks too.
Our toilet seat compromise has been very successful, but what I wouldn’t give for the boy to learn how to replace the toilet paper roll.
Oh, and I’m totally the funnier one in my duo.
September 10th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Happy anniversary!!!
September 14th, 2008 at 8:44 am
BUZZ!!
Laura…
September 24th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
i LOVE this post. as a fellow 8 year veterani hope you had a truly awesome anniversary. i also wanted to thank you, because i’m always encouraged and inspired when i stop by your page. <3
October 16th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
ARE YOU EVER GOING TO WRITE ANYTHING ELSE, AMY??????
Just thought I’d ask.
*pout*