I guess it would be appropriate to do a blog about Brian and I since this month we've been married 7 years and it is also Valentine's. So luckily I've been tagged by both my sisters-in-law to do a blog about we two.
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How long have you been together?
7 years of marital bliss. Before that 3 1/2 months being engaged proceeded by 2 weeks of dating. Yep we are one of THOSE couples!
Who eats more sweets?
Me, definitely me. I would eat dessert for every meal if it didn't kill me, come to think of it, do you think it would actually kill me? Maybe I'll do an experiment...
How old is he?
He he he, He turns 30 in a couple of days.
Who eats more?
Brian eats more, but I look like I eat more. I would give anything to have his metabolism!
Who said, "I love you" first?
We don't agree about this. I think I said it first, but he says he did. No matter, we both said it on the same occasion one right before the other. (did I mention I said it first?)
Who is taller?
Brian comes in at 5'11" and I'm 5'4", so he is a bit taller.
Who can sing better?
Brian has the voice of an angel! He sings so beautifully, I just adore his voice. We both sing, I do fine, but when we sing together, it is one of my most favorite things on the planet. The kids love it too.
Who is smarter?
Brian is a genius in a lot of specific areas. I'm more universal with my knowledge, all the basics. I'm good at math, reading, guessing movie plots and outwitting 3 year olds. Brian is super smart at pretty much anything he decides he wants to know more about. His best quality when it comes to smarts is that he studies hard and then he actually remembers what he has learned. I cram to pass a test, and then, it's gone.
Who does the laundry?
I do. But because I bore two hurricanes (Nora and Ethan) I usually end up waiting to fold the laundry until after the kids are in bed, so Brian ends up helping me fold the laundry about 50% of the time. And he usually hangs up the stuff in the closet (I hate hanging up clothes!)
Who does the dishes?
We both do. I probably do the bulk, but he always helps me load and wash the dinner dishes. and if he happens to be home when the dishwasher finishes, he always unloads without being asked. He's good like that.
What is your love song?
I don't think we really have a love song, but we both like Sarah McLachlan's "I love you." If you've never heard it, give it a listen you'll be in for a heartwarming treat.
What was the first thing that attracted you to each other?
Hmmmm. Well, Brian was SO funny and nice and cute, and oh those dimples! I think he just thought I was cute. (nothing wrong with that)
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?
I do. Closest to the bathroom (for late night trips for a pregnant woman) and also closest to the door (for late night trips to crying children's bedrooms). Maybe if I sleep on the left side we won't have anymore children.
Who pays the bills?
Generally I do, but Brian and I like to do the finances together, so when he isn't too busy with work or side jobs we will do it together. Oh and sometimes I don't want to do it, so he does.
Who mows the lawn?
Brian does. I have done it once or twice, and once I got the home teachers to do it, and another time I got the missionaries to do it... But I pull the weeds and plant the flowers. I love Brian for mowing the lawn.
Who cooks dinner?
Me, I do. Brian has been known to make rice and beans and pull out a mean Nicaraguan feast. Also Brian bakes bread and pretzels like a pro. But as a general rule I cook.
Who is more stubborn?
I am most certainly more stubborn. End of story.
Who kissed who first?
We kissed each other. It had been a WHOLE WEEK of dating, and we were just dying to kiss each other. Brian's sister Emily made him pinky promise that he wouldn't kiss me until we had dated at least a week. He kept his promise, but he told me about it. So he walked into my apartment a week after we started dating, sat on my couch, I sat (oh my gosh!) on his lap, and we kissed! Boy did we kiss! (I'm blushing)
Who asked who out?
Brian asked me. Well, he asked my whole apartment. His group of friends and roommates did this thing called open mike night on Thursday's and he called and asked my whole apartment to come (because he wanted me to come). Then he sat by me the whole night, got me hot chocolate, walked me home and asked me to come to homecoming with him while we were standing in front of my door. I said yes, of course!
Who proposed?
Initially we just came to the conclusion together. Then about 3 days later, he proposed in a park and when I said yes, all of my roommates and his roommates (who were hiding in the bushes) lit off fireworks. Then we all had to run because fireworks are illegal.
Who is more sensitive?
It depends on what time of the month it is, if you know what I mean. Otherwise Brian is more sensitive.
Who has more siblings?
I do. He has 3 I have 5.
Who wears the pants in the relationship?
Lets put it this way: He is the head and I am the neck.
Who gives more hugs? Kisses?
Equal. Although I kiss the kids so much that Ethan decided for a while that he didn't like kisses, that was really hard for me.
We are pretty much perfect for each other. What can I say? Seven years and still going strong.
