Teamwork

After writing that post Tuesday night, I crashed hard. As soon as the kids were in bed, I was in bed too. I knew the next day was Wednesday, knew we might have a crowd coming over for dinner, but I was so tired, and figured whatever needed to be done could wait until the next day. The next morning I woke first and stumbled out to the kitchen to get a start on the day. I was groggy and tired with my mind set on making 7 lunches for the day. But I walked into a sparkling clean kitchen, leading into a sparkling clean family room. I was so completely shocked. Fitz had stayed up late, cleaned everything up, scrubbed the kitchen, and even scrubbed the floors. I walked back into the bedroom with my jaw hanging, wanting to thank him, and he just said "I knew how tired you were, and I knew you would be stressed with people coming over tonight.

This, in a nutshell, is how it works... working mom or stay at home mom. It's having that partner who knows you inside and out... knows when you need that extra boost, and knows what will make you the happiest person alive. (And I've done the whole single mom thing as well... so I totally appreciate this.) For the almost 11 years we have been married, I am constantly amazed at our partnership. Amazed at how we finish eachothers sentences, finish eachothers thoughts, complete eachothers lives. If there is anything, any day that I am lacking, Fitz will be there to fill in. I am so incredibly thankful to be living with my best friend, who will pick up my slack, count on me to do the same, and appreciate each and every day of this crazy life we have built together.

So working mom/stay at home mom.... having that partner who's "got your back" is key to not losing your sanity. I can't imagine a better teamate than Fitz. He is everything I am not, and then some.

Comments

[Janet]

Sweet...

[Laraine]

I love the energy of your writing. It absolutely flows! The last sentence comes as a surprise. It contradicts what you've elegantly proven in the previous paragraphs: that you are equals, counting on each other to pick up the slack. Whereas the last sentence expresses subordination. I wonder if what you were aiming for was gratitude or humility?

[elizabeth cobblah]

Your partner's actions express the same sentiments that you expressed about him in writing! The reader feels his sense of gratitude and the reciprocity in your life!!
I think I agree with Laraine and would say you could leave off the last paragraph altogether. It's extra.

[Denise]

I am laughing at the subordination comment Laraine! I went back and tried to read it with an outside perspective, and I think I can see where that might come through. But honestly, I know Fitz feels the same way, so it is equality there. We fill in eachother's gaps, while at the same time each offering our own 'extra' qualities to the partnership. There are definitely gaps on both sides that need to be filled (I will refrain from listing Fitz's gaps!)

[Fitz]

Yes. Please refrain. Nobody want to read a long entry:)