A Husband's Defense

See, I knew it was a good idea to establish a presence with which I can defend my point of view. My Dear Wife caved to a “blog tag” and spilled all the dirt about me, so now I have to clean it up. You’ll have to read her blog for the original answers. I’m just posting the rebuttal here.


1. Where did you meet? She failed to mention that I was just the first guy she met at BYU after her mission… Like less-than-a-dozen-steps-out-of-her-parents-Dodge-minivan-carrying-a-box-of-something kind of first guy she met.
2. How long did you date before you got married? Six months. Here’s how I figure: We didn’t date in the traditional sense of the word that includes asking each other out with extravagant schemes like slaughtering a pig on her front lawn and using the intestines to spell “I’m dying to go to the dance with you”. We did spend a lot of time together, though; and it’s hard to say when we went from “Hanging Out” friends to “Love Interest” friends. Unless she was a lot more promiscuous with her kisses than I am currently led to believe, I think it’s safe to say that sometime before February 14th (see #11 below) was when it happened. That makes it six months.
3. How long have you been married? Just long enough to know how fun it is to make up after fighting.
4. What does he do that surprises you? Apparently I surprise myself, then, because I’m still trying to understand her.
5. What is your favorite feature of his? The “FAVORITE” feature could be interpreted to be that she just loves to see me walk away.
6. What is your favorite quality of his? Way to go, Babe! Make me sound all sensitive and caring. That’s worth at least a night of doing dishes. (Can we count yesterday?)
7. Does he have a nickname for you? See, above
8. What is his favorite color? I used to think that there were only 8 colors in the world. Back then my favorite color was blue. Since marrying Mikelle, I have learned that there are muted colors and burnt colors, and pastels, and deeper richer colors. Now that I’ve learned all that, my favorite color is, well… still blue.
9. What is his favorite food? Anything that Mikelle cooks J. She’s such a wonderful housewife and cook. She always looks so perfect when I get home, and the kids are all happy and dressed nice. (That’s getting even for #6, Babe. Now it’s your turn to do the dishes).
10. What is his favorite sport? No comment.
11. When and where was your first kiss? February 14, 1998, and I had to work for it.
12. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? As long as “your” refers to Mikelle’s favorite thing to do as a couple it’s pretty accurate. If I have any say in it… Well, we won’t go there.
13. Do you have any children? It depends on if you count Zoey as one. She takes as much energy as 3 normal children.
14. Does he have a hidden talent? I suppose that she picked artist since I’m not really that good at hiding any of my talents.
15. How old is he? 32 and balding
16. Who said "I love you" first? I don’t remember, but it’s usually me.
17. What is his favorite type of music? It’s a tossup between classical and big band swing.
18. What do you admire most about him? Dang it!!! I’m back to owing her a night of doing dishes again.
19. Do you think he will read this? Pretty self explanatory by now, idnit??