A week in the life …

A shared and combined home was what we yearned for and looked forward to spending our life together but with 2 kids each, could it work?

We had waited and with separate spring breaks at two different weeks, made us distant for 2 weeks. At first it seemed like an eternity but because I preoccupied my time, time went by quickly. I knew soon he would be back and then I would be gone. Time with my best friend is just what me and the kids needed.

Though time went by for me quickly, it was not the same for him. His patience grew thin and it was overwhelming and saddened because he faced other issues with the X factor. I tried to comfort from a distance but he missed us that all I could do was to leave as planned on Tuesday and spend the remaining four days with him and his two kids.

We arrived late Tuesday night at 1030pm. The kids enjoyed seeing each other and they went to bed after showers. We couldn’t believe we were in each others arms. We cooked, cleaned, planned, shopped and essentially lived as a unit. As we walked around in Costco hand in hand, I couldn’t help but wonder if this is what I look forward to as a couple? I wasn’t scared for the first time in my life. I saw the reality and I was excited and relieved. Times we drove in his car and I waited to see if he would forget to hold my hand, but he never forgot and he always reached for my hand. Times I wondered if he would walk without me or leave me behind, but he never did. Times I wondered if he would forget to tell me he loved me, but he always reassured me. Mornings I wondered if he would forget to say goodmorning, but as he hugged me and kissed me each morning, he never forgot to say goodmorning. He was patient, kind, loving and wonderful. It was the best five days of our lives. We got to see what life as parents of four felt like. We shared the affection of the four children and we complimented each other on cleaning up and cooking. It was amazing and if this was a preview to a day in our life together, I couldn’t wait to do it full time and permanently.

If I ever had any doubts or concerns, the ended during those five days together. He asked me if I wanted to be his forever and I answered yes. I also had to ask for clarification.. he stated that meant we were together. Only thing left was for him to ask my parents permission. ….