I took Emily to Wendy's today just her and I for a frosty. It was rainy and there weren't too many people there. But I did notice a couple sitting a few tables away. They were probably in their late 60's. They sat eating their dinner in silence. Maybe it was a comfortable knowing, that they've been together for so long it's okay to not say anything. Or maybe it's a quiet resign. Their marraige hasn't ever been that fulfilling but neither one wants to put forth the effort to make it so. And so they sit quietly eating, not really looking at eachother. I think it's kind of sad actually. I don't want to be that way with Taylor. Smiling is important. Talking is important. Laughing is important. The conversation doesn't have to be profound. I don't remember much of what Emily and I talked about but we had a good time and I think she likes when I take her out. I need to do that more with my girls. Evan's easy because he's with me more. I also have a goal to get the kids to bed earlier so Taylor and I can have time at night to talk. I usually fall asleep putting the kids to bed.
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The floor is slowly but surely coming along. I may post pictures someday.
Hi Shannie, I visited today. :-) Peter and I went to dinner on Saturday and we enjoyed good conversation, but when the food came the talking stopped and we ate. I'd like to believe it was the comfortable knowing on the old couple's part. I mean, they are there at Wendy's together. I have always loved that I can be completely comfortable with Peter, even enough to just BE with him and not necessarily talk with him.
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