Simple
I still get giddy when my husband takes me out on a date.
I fix my hair and put on a pretty dress that twirls.
I fix dinner every night, usually from scratch, wearing an apron.
I like kicking around the house with Ben and the Babies.
People think I’m crazy when I tell them I’m still in love with my college sweetheart.
I don’t go on that many girls nights or getaway weekends. I like to see my friends during the week when Ben’s at work.
People tell me I’m hopelessly old-fashioned and outdated.
But they’re wrong. Because there’s one reason I do the things I do, and it’s nothing to do with the latest style or trend.
It’s love, pure and simple. Because that’s the only thing worth it.
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March 20th, 2012 at 2:02 am
I envy you! You are blessed and you know it!
March 20th, 2012 at 2:24 am
So adorable. Love the dresses and you rock in your own style. Can’t wait ’til tomorrow for the new “Wings”.
March 20th, 2012 at 3:22 am
You guys are officially the cutest ever.
March 20th, 2012 at 3:23 am
What a beautiful post. That is so lovely. And I love your blue dress – you look amazing in it. Your husband has found a treasure in you and how wonderful you’ve been together since college! xx
March 20th, 2012 at 3:49 am
This is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing this post.
March 20th, 2012 at 4:14 am
I feel the same way most of the time – I would rather spend time with hubby – my highschool sweetheart!! Just checking in to see how you are doing – have a great week!
March 20th, 2012 at 4:46 am
Awww…you and Ben are such a cute couple!
March 20th, 2012 at 4:55 am
I get giddy for date night, too…
Love these pics!
xoxox,
CC
P.S. VC has some great one piece suits: http://www.victoriassecret.com/swimwear/one-piece
March 20th, 2012 at 5:27 am
ADORABLE!
March 20th, 2012 at 6:13 am
Awww…so nice. Happy Love & Happy spring day to you
March 20th, 2012 at 6:25 am
Bravo!! You know what makes you happy and that puts you miles ahead of most.
And I’ve been married a lot longer to my grade school sweetheart, and I still look forward to our dates, lunch with him at work, etc. I don’t vacation with girlfriends either; I’ll do dinner out if he has a meeting that night, but I’d rather be at home with the Knight & the fur-girls most nights.
March 20th, 2012 at 6:30 am
You keep your priorities straight.
March 20th, 2012 at 6:43 am
Such beautiful thoughts. It’s wonderful that you are comfortable being whomever you want to be, that you have figured out what makes you happy and are sticking to it.
Thank you for sharing your joy.
March 20th, 2012 at 6:54 am
So sweet.
March 20th, 2012 at 7:08 am
You are not outdated. You’re a good wife and a good friend and a good doggy mama. It’s nice to be old fashioned.
March 20th, 2012 at 7:42 am
Nothing wrong with that at all – you two are such a cute couple.
March 20th, 2012 at 7:54 am
Very sweet pictures and lines along with them. Not many can claim a love like that. Congrats to you both. It warms my heart.
Glad you will be in the Real Women, Real Stories book with me.
March 20th, 2012 at 7:55 am
Lovely. Old-fashioned is the best way to go I say.
March 20th, 2012 at 7:57 am
Nothing wrong with old fashion!
Mimi
March 20th, 2012 at 8:10 am
Aww, this is such a sweet post. It is so wonderful that the two of you are so in love and I think you are an adorable couple.
March 20th, 2012 at 8:54 am
How wonderful! I’m so glad you have a Ben!
March 20th, 2012 at 8:57 am
Very beautiful!! I think it’s pure love, not old fashioned at all! And if that is old fashioned, well I guess I am too
Happy Tuesday love!! xx
March 20th, 2012 at 9:05 am
My husband took me on a date Friday night. I had a blast!
March 20th, 2012 at 9:26 am
Love it! You know what? I’ve never gone on a girl’s weekend. And we’re getting ready to celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary! I can relate totally to what you’re saying.
March 20th, 2012 at 11:22 am
i don’t know what these people are thinking, but it all sounds pretty good to me!
March 20th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
so sweet! love it!
March 20th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Love this! You guys are precious.
March 20th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
So sweet
And romantic, you two are an adorable couple!
March 20th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
I lvoe date night! I look forward to them (and try to do it at least once a month). It is so important to do that!
On another note, Duckie, when I grow up can I have your arms? Good gosh, you are toned!
*Erin
March 20th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
So inspiring! And so wonderful that you still feel that way about your husband. It’s not dumb. In fact, it’s a great example how married couple should be or try to be.
March 20th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Aww! So sweet! You are such a cute pair!
March 20th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
How wonderful! Hope you enjoyed your date!
March 20th, 2012 at 6:54 pm
AWWW…I love this post! You two are such cuties! I love my date nights. I get to get dressed up and do my hair and makeup and he still makes my heart pitter patter after 12 years.
I love cooking and I have an apron but I don’t make a lot of things “from scratch”. I make tons of things from pinterest!
Great post!!
March 20th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
This is so lovely. It is nice to hear that you love Ben like you do. I have been married almost 31 years and still feel that way about my husband, too.
March 20th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
The simple things in life are often the best Duckie!
March 20th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
So romantic!
March 20th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
This post lives up to its title… simple but equally charming. Lovely post!
March 20th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
So romantic, I love it!
xo Mary Jo
March 21st, 2012 at 6:33 am
I definitely LOVE this post!! =D You’re so sweet… I am not ashamed to say that I am in love with my prince charming too! =D
March 21st, 2012 at 6:39 am
It is indeed;ove: pure & simple: well stated, my friend!
A lovely post, as always!
March 21st, 2012 at 7:06 am
I adore you Duckie!!! You are so cute and so talented.
xoxoxoxo
Jen
March 21st, 2012 at 9:15 am
Inspiring!
oxoxoxoxoxo from San Francisco
Amy
http://bridechic.blogspot.com
March 21st, 2012 at 9:26 pm
This is the perfect post to read as I finish my day. I am already counting down to my own date night on Friday this week. I can’t wait to have my sweet man all to myself and not have to share him with our kids for a few hours.
Spending every single day in love with your college sweetheart is the best possible way to live. We are both blessed!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:22 am
When it is right, it is so right!
I’m very happy for you two.