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Love — Marriage — Mr. Bean — and God
Celebrating love on Valentine’s Day
I don’t know when it happened, or how. But it did. One unremarkable day, we became that couple. The one people snicker at and call CUTE! Sometimes even SOOOOO CUTE!
At first, we were confused. Nothing had changed. We were the same couple doing the same things we’ve always done — holding hands, sneaking an occasional cheek peck — just normal behavior. Then one day no different than the day before it, fingers pointed and exclamations of delight proclaimed our adorability. We can only imagine what might happen if they caught us partaking in an innocent love pat on the behind. Oh my!
What changed?
How did we jump from being the rude couple, known for PDA (public display of affection), to the Cutie Patooties belonging in the Guinness World Record book with the caption: Old Farts in Love?
When the “Awwwws,” first began, we’d back away, fearing our groupies might pinch our cheeks, or worse, snap a photo to share on Facebook. Over time, we’ve dealt with the fear of death by koochie-koochie-koo. Today, when it happens, we share a secret nod of wisdom and a wink stating, “If they only knew.”
Truth is, I’m more in love with my husband today than ever. And, yes, I mean IN LOVE. Mad, lust-worthy, hot, married…
