What almost 9 years of marriage is really like. Well, add 5 years of pre marriage dating and that sums it up to 14 years. Here’s a progression of the Marriage portion.
2004 – Year 1:
Me: I want to go where you want to go. I’ll make your lunch for you.
Him: What’s for dinner?
Me: Your favorite!
2005 – Year 2:
Me: Whatever you want to do is fine with me. How can I make you the happiest?
Him: What’s for dinner?
Me: Your favorite!
2006 – Year 3:
Me: What do you think? What sounds good to you?
Him: What’s for dinner?
Me: Whatever you’d like!
2007 – Year 4:
Me: But the baby is awake, can you wait till he’s asleep? Let me feed the baby then I’ll make dinner.
Him: What’s for dinner?
Me: A frozen lasagna
2008 – Year 5:
Me: We can go here for dinner, the baby likes their chicken. I’ll make the babies dinner and I’ll make your dinner at the same time.
Him: What’s for dinner?
Me: Canned soup
2009 – Year 6:
Me: The toddler is eating his vegetables see? You should try them too, they won’t kill you. What do you mean you don’t like vegetables?
Him: What’s for dinner?
Me: Chicken, rice pilaf and Vegetables
2010 – Year 7:
Me: I’ll feed the baby and the little boy; you can make your own dinner. While you’re at it, make my dinner too.
Him: What’s for dinner?
Me: Whatever you’re making
2011 – Year 8:
Me: I’m pregnant; I have a toddler and a little boy, go wash the dishes. I don’t know what we’re having for dinner.
Him: What’s for dinner?
Me: Food
2012 – Year 9:
Me: STFU I don’t care if you don’t like it, eat it anyway. STFU too bad, you’re going whether you like it or not.
Him: What’s for dinner?
Me: That stuff that’s on your plate.
Yes, that pretty much sums it up… in other words kids added to the equation change everything… including our level of tolerance and energy… I liked year #7. Of course here it would either be take out or sandwiches! haha… Although he does make a killer hamburger helper “cheesy enchilada” haha
Hamburger helper is my husbands specialty too. haha
Too funny!!!
Yes, Yes & Yes!!!! This is right on sister! My hubby is going through that phase where he’s feeling left out. I do everything for the kids and he gets the back burner. Although, I did make him the Year 6 Dinner last night!
I used to make him meat and potatoes. Every night. Now he has to eat what is best for the kids. And what the kids like. He hates that 😉
Hilarious!
So so so true. And I’m 13 years in to marriage, 16 years together… LOL
soooooo funny and true!
This is the best article I have read all day!
Thank you! That means a lot!
#Truth! The hubster is happy when he gets an entree AND a side when I make dinner. It’s bad enough that I’m not the best cook. Couple that with not wanting to do it, well it’s just a sad time at our home.
My husband is extremely picky. He would prefer meat and potatoes, I make healthy food the kids will eat. He hates it, but TOO DAMN BAD! haha
Desiree, woman you crack me up.! This is so right on woman!
We are hitting 25 years here this year, once the kids move out you move back to years 3 and 4 LOL