Jon and I really like to date. We were told by the man who married us that it is critical to our marriage, and we take that counsel seriously. I mean honestly, when a man of God tells you to do something...you do it people.
My parents were wonderful examples of this. Most weekends of my childhood, my sisters and I were told to fend for ourselves for the evening. This meant we made Sarah's soup suprise, or Ramen Noodles for dinner and watched TGIF. Boy Meets world was a guilty pleasure for me....Oh Cory and Topanga (that is really how you spell it you guys...I googled it.) At other times we had some neighbor boys come over...I believe we kept this a secret from my parents for a few years...we did this because Sarah would hold hands with one of the boys behind the garbage can, while Beth and I yelled at each other. things like..."Stop looking at me like that!" And, "Stop breathing my air!" We really loved each other...
So Jon and I do our best to follow the counsel given to us. One of our favorite spots is this little theatre on Broadway. It's a lovely little place that shows mostly independent films. Jon has taught me to love good food and a good cinema experience.
This weekend we went and saw "Young Victoria." I didn't know much about Queen Victoria and her life. I thought the film was beautiful, well written, well acted, and suprising. In many books and movies I've seen portraying that time period people were married for many, many reasons. Money being the biggest, social status, lack of opportunity, or obligation, which I find very sad. The only hope I have that anyone ever really loved during that time is when I read Jane Austen. I just love Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. But unlike others in her situation....Victoria fell in love. Even though he was her cousin....don't judge people. When I was younger I thought my cousin Steven was it. I remember getting nervous going to Canada to visit.My face would turn red and I'd get all sweaty and everything. Yikes. Good thing I grew out of that. Anyway....I found it charming that Victoria and Prince Albert fell in love. They ruled together and apparently did quite a good job as partners.
You need that in a marriage....just as much as you need a good date.
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Slander! I have no recollection of holding hands with any boys behind garbage cans. We held hands right in front of you!!! All the while hoping, that no one I knew drove by and tattled on me to mom and dad.
Oh, and for the record everyone...'Sarah's soup surprise' was a very yummy dish that I made for my sisters and I. However, the name does sound questionable...I'll admit that.
You guys are silly! Dating is everything, I'm totally with you there Jess! If you don't date, you most likely won't remember how great it was to date and fall in love, and without that the fire dies.
I'll have you all know that Sarah's soup surprise was the beginning of Sarah's culinary experience. Since then she has continued to pursue that avenue in her life. She progressed to "Snicker Doodles" & let's not forget the famous "Pasta Salad". She's an icon in the cooking world. As for you girls sneaking around behind your parents backs,shame, shame, shame. I've been duped, it's shattering my confidence in the perfect beings we thought you were.
Your family is hilarious! I love the "breathing my air" bit! Best ever! I miss you!
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