May 12, 2005
Got Wood?
Today is my 5th wedding anniversary. The traditional gift for this anniversary is wood. Of course Shawn says “I’ve got some wood for you honey”. But I have been racking my brains out trying to figure out a good gift for Shawn. I thought about planting a tree, but I don’t have the money for that. Besides, we only rent this house.
Mary Belle suggested that I go out into the yard and find a stick he can beat me with. Not a bad idea, but it is a little passé. That was more like year 3.
Last night I had a dream that Shawn and I were being held hostage by aliens. The cast from “The Good Woman of Setzuan” were being held as well. But none of them would fight the aliens with me. Only Shawn was brave enough for the battle.
Perhaps that is the meaning of marriage. Having the guts to keep going, even when the odds are against you.
I love you Shawn-Pants. Happy Anniversary.
