Our closet is the modest walk-in variety, small by middle-America standards but obscene if I compare it beyond our back yard. I prefer not thinking about either.
I'm hanging a pair of jeans when I feel his presence before I hear him. It's crowded when two are standing inside and I hurry to get out of his way.
But I'm not in his way, I'm the reason he stepped inside. I realize this as he blocks my exit and wraps his arms around me.
He kisses me softly but I back up and run my tongue over my teeth, not having taken time to brush my teeth after lunch. "Does anyone brush their teeth after lunch?" I wonder, and then I wonder if I'm the only person on the planet who considers thoughts like these.
I find some remnant of chili between teeth, dislodge it and swallow. "N i c e …" he says and I fling back "Well, I don't think that's the kinda thing you're after," and we laugh at the contrast between his gesture of affection and mine, the opposite of sexy, and I think this…this is a picture of marriage…
…well-worn marriage,
…decades-long marriage,
…marriage grown comfortable and familiar and tested, with occasional flashes of brilliance found in falling stars and unbrushed teeth.
He kisses me again and I taste hunger and he says "I'm so glad that after 23 years I still like to kiss my wife," and I remind him we've been kissing for 28 years if you count dating. Then he says some more things that would make my children blow chunks if I shared them out loud but give me reason to smile. I wiggle closer.
But then he lets go of me and I start on the next load of laundry and the moment is history.
And that, my young married friends is a spectacular lesson in foreplay.
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Ooh la la! I think I’ll go kiss my husband now…
Oooooo, I LOVE it! And that is exactly what it should be like. The End.
Perfect.
And true.
I was looking for the “like” button.
WHOO HOO!
Absolutely!!
=D
Perfect!
Saw this post linked on twitter and just had to leave a comment letting you know I love it!
LOL. Nope, you aren’t the only one who considers such things.
And yes, boy howdy is it ever!
We’ve still got it after six… 🙂 Praying (and protecting) so that we’ll still have it after *twenty*-six… 🙂
What are you doing in my closet? 😉
I love it. Kissing for 28 years…that’s beautiful.
I love your stories because you describe inner thoughts instead of simply keeping to the external world.
You and your husband share those small but important bonding moments and for that I am very thankful. They help balance out what happens “out there”; stuff that can divide the bond. And, you’re correct, they do serve as some great kindling when you light the fire later on!
Ooooh, *blush*
It’s as it should be! 😀
WOO HOO! I hope me and my hubby will still be like that after 23 years! Right now he still gives me butterflies whenever we kiss!
I loved this! My husband and I have been married 13yrs, together 15, and I still love it when he kisses me like that!
In our season of 12 years Sunday, children 7,5,3,and 3 months… new puppy… ballgames… school… laundry avalanches… I need to kiss my husband more. 🙂
Directed here by Kristen and I’m soo glad I clicked on the link. What a beautiful picture of marriage…the way God intended it to be. Yes, busy at times (or all the time if you have any number of children), but focused on each other at some point in the day. Able to communicate your love with the touch of a hand or a kiss or even a look.
Sara, then my work here is done ;).
Jamie, BabyBloomr, Karmyn, Amber, Rebecca, Jeni–y’all make me smile, and I love that you liked!
Megan, Ooooo! Twitter for the win! So glad you popped over (and told me!).
Fried Okra, why does it not surprise me YOU get exactly what I’m talkin’ about. Love that :).
Lindsay, those two things will help you get from “there” to “here” :).
Shelly, Smiling–ear-to-EAR! 😉
Amy, I wonder if there’s an Olympic record for these types of things…. 😉
Suzanne, thank you…much. Sometimes inspiration comes at the oddest times–like “here”!
Alicia, 🙂 🙂 🙂
Eve, butterflies? You’re well on your way, hon!
rrmama, yaaaaaaaaaaeeeeeeeee!
Amy, truth be told it’s not always like “this” (for the reasons you’ve stated, and MORE); which makes me VERY thankful for when it is!
Jenn, It’s the little things that do it for me; c l e a r l y ;). So glad you popped in!
I came over from Wearethatfamily’s blog, which is linked from my blog, so linking led me here!
I love this post, because it’s so true.
I love your blog, because most of your posts are short and sweet. I mean, short compared to some other blogs I’ve read. I feel like mine can never compare to the lengthy posts. LOL.
Works well in the laundry room, too. 😉
Saw your link on We Are That Family and had to take a look and then I had to share it on my FB page. Great just great.
That’s a great moment. thanks for sharing 🙂
Beautiful Love, Robin. I want to meet my hubs in the closet right now!
New here. Love it! I can’t wait to kiss my hubby tonight! 🙂 After 6 years, it is still great! Can’t wait to say that after 28 years.