Twenty

My husband took me away for two days. He wanted a little time alone. So we went upstate and went hiking and exploring. But first we got lost. This always happens. I should always make a point of buying a map first thing. The tourist maps are good for nothing. Especially when you explore an area that doesn't really believe in posting road signs. You can go for miles in some places upstate without any indication of what road or route you are on. City girl that I am, I'm spoiled. I like signs posted at every intersection.

Did I mention it rained? A lot? Luckily, we had half a day to walk some trails before the sky blackened and opened up. I'll have pictures up soon. Maybe tomorrow. They will involve many butterflies, a dragonfly, rock formations and a giant beetle that was out to get me. Tune in tomorrow.

Today we celebrate our twentieth wedding anniversary. Here is a list of twenty reasons we are still together, in no particular order.

1. He laughs at my jokes. Even if they aren't funny. I do the same for him.
2. We like to read. Often we share books with each other. And then discuss what we read.
3. We can be quiet together, just sit relaxed, and know the other is there.
4. We touch each other when we pass. Even if there was plenty of room to get by.
5. He is one of the only people I feel comfortable talking politics with.
6. I know I can be truthful with him about everything.
7. I trust him. He trusts me.
8. We discuss, but we don't argue much.
9. He catches the bugs that would crunch if you step on them.
10. We are both nature lovers.
11. We are both romantics.
12. He steps in when I don't feel like being the responsible one.
13. I pay the bills so he doesn't have to worry about forgetting to do it.
14. We both read the comics first.
15. He edits and critiques my work.
16. We can finish each other's thoughts.
17. When I ask for the "thing", he knows what I'm talking about.
18. He is protective of our family.
19. We respect each other.
20. There is no one we would rather spend the next twenty years with!