Today

The Red decorations are down, and the tree is in pieces by the trash in the back yard. I am soooo over Christmas. Love to get that taken down ASAP.

Tonight at dinner, we lingered by the candlelight, long after we'd finished eating. We were drinking a really excellent white wine, since fish was the main course. I love fish. Tim is a great cook. Have I mentioned that I have not cooked dinner once since being married? I am way spoiled.
We lingered because we were talking. Tim and I get into these robust and vigorous conversations that escape the clock. We talk for the longest time.
I'll tell you, I love being loved by this man. He makes me feel like an exotic treasure.
But the friendship is one of my favorite elements here. He seems to genuinely like me, and that makes me feel like a Person. He acts like he thinks I am smart, and funny, and interesting. Maybe he does. Weird.
I'm liking this a lot; This relationship is a blast. Do you know, we still haven't argued? We've been married only 4 months, but we've been friends for nearly 3 years. I love that we don't fight. It's peaceful and effortless to be Us.

We're shopping for carpet. Our bedroom is in need of something fresh upon the floor, as our canine has a vomiting issue. We got samples of carpet today from the Home Depot. I was trying to talk him into hardwood flooring. I have always wanted it, myself. We got the price quote, though, and we both said, "I love carpet, actually!" Wood is pricey.
So, now it's a question of color. We both like the chocolate brown, and also the dusty blue. I'll bet we go with the brown.
We are also toying with a patio enclosure. That would go so nicely with the new patio heater, and also with the cigar smoking.

I'm happy. You know? Happier than I ever dreamed of being.
Pinch me.