This is Alpha, the first-born, when he was 2YO.
This is Beta, the second-born, when he was about 2YO.
This is Gamma, the third-born, when he was about 18MO.
Husbands and Wives: The List
Apr
26
2011
A while back I overheard my wife say something to herself along the lines of “cross her off the list.” My curiosity got the better of me, so I asked what list she was talking about.
Hey, inquiring minds want to know.
It was the list of good future spouse candidates for me, should something happen to my wife and death did us part.
Those of you who know my wife are not surprised, because she likes to plan. Reference 1: her request that she be cremated and turned into a diamond.
Now for those of you who are husbands, I have some tips for you. Before you go ask your wives about the list, finish reading this post.
DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT
- inquire about the list – it is for the wife’s contemplation only. She is just making sure that her family can be taken care of in her absence.
- ask to see the list – it is in the wife’s head only. And subject to revision.
- ask who is on the list – no good can come from that. And there’s really no good time to ask that question.
- make suggestions to add to the list – that’s just asking for trouble. No further explanation needed.
I was married for several years before I knew my wife kept a list. I don’t know who is on the list. I don’t know what criteria my wife is using – my guess is that it’s related to cooking skills. She probably wants our kids to eat something other than macaroni and cheese or grilled cheese sandwiches.
And no, I don’t have a similar list for my whom my wife could marry should she become a widow. I thought about thinking about it once, but I bought life insurance instead.
A wife is bound as long as her husband lives; but if her husband is dead, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 7:39
This little article thingy was written by Some Guy sometime around 6:41 am and has been carefully placed in the Life category.
April 26th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
Can I inquire about the existence of the list, if not the particulars?
April 26th, 2011 at 8:05 pm
Maybe you could ask if you could ask about it.
Or maybe just nonchalantly print out this post and leave it for her to read and see if she mentions anything.
May 2nd, 2011 at 1:53 am
That’s hilarious, because that’s what I did.
She says she’s never even thought about it and doesn’t have a list.
But I betcha she’s thinking about it now!