Hi there, I’m Molly from These Little Moments. BB is off in sunny Costa Rica, drinking a frosty beverage no doubt while she lies on the beach all day while I sit at my desk and try to warm up from the seventeen degree temperature outside.
I hate her.
No, not really. I actually think she’s pretty awesome.
Those of you who have read Barbie for awhile know that relationships, both good and bad, have been a big part of her story. You see, Barbie is like me. She loves fiercely. Go back and read through her archives if you don’t believe me. When she loves, she loves hard.
I think that’s an awesome trait to have and in lieu of the upcoming Valentine’s Day, I give you my list of What Is Love?
Love is…
- the one that gives you the last cookie.
- being able to fart in front of each other (accidentally, of course) without having to dig a hole to hide in.
- wanting to cry out sometimes because your feelings for them are so overwhelming.
- accepting that they are cluttery and will always make piles of things.
- feeling like the best times are doing nothing more than curling up on the couch together.
- eating dinner — all of it– no matter what it is, just because you made it for them.
- and compromising by making them broccoli even though you hate it.
- being able to talk without words.
- and knowing when sometimes all they need is to be held.
What would you add to the list?
February 13, 2008 at 9:22 am
Making decisions based on both of your best interest without even realizing it.
And watching terrible TV just because the other person likes it.
February 13, 2008 at 9:23 am
-doting on you while you’re sick.
February 13, 2008 at 10:41 am
-driving you to work or picking you up just because it’s snowing
-going grocery shopping with you every time and pushing the cart
February 13, 2008 at 11:02 am
driving 4 hours each way just to have dinner with them.
February 13, 2008 at 11:10 am
little surprise gifts…just because.
February 13, 2008 at 11:26 am
[...] PS- I’m guest posting over at Barbie’s place today. [...]
February 13, 2008 at 11:35 am
Encouraging you to buy new shoes because you haven’t bought any in a while and you deserve them. I love him.
February 13, 2008 at 11:41 am
kisses on the top of my head when he thinks I’m sleeping.
February 13, 2008 at 11:47 am
Love is accepting the other person for just the way they are. No changes needed.
February 13, 2008 at 11:49 am
First scaring the heck out of me by ringing the doorbell last night – because he surprised me and took the night off work.
February 13, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Wow, I feel pathetic that I don’t even know what to add to that. I don’t think I’ve ever had any/all of those things. That’s bad, right?
February 13, 2008 at 12:53 pm
- scraping the ice and snow off your car without being asked
- not feeling ashamed to cry in front of them (even when you really, really, really hate crying and they know it)
- the couch thing totally- just laying together all day doing absolutely nothing and not even looking remotely attractive but still loving every second!
February 13, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Hi over here, Molly!
- putting the other person first, more often than not, and being able to trust that they will put you first too
- knowing that an argument, or a fight even, are not the end of the world or the relationship or even the moment, and not letting The Crazy take over
- learning new things together
- forever and ever, a-MEN!
February 13, 2008 at 1:49 pm
notes left all over the house for you b/c you’re having a shitty day
hearing that they’re proud of you when you hate yourself and your job
knowing that it’s forever and that you are both equally elated about it
morning breath kisses
bear hugs
ok I’m not crying at work. I hate my period sooo much. I just want to go to bed and cry for no reason other than I’m a ball of blah!
February 13, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Not committing homicide when they act like a total AS*HOLE first thing in the morning. After having acted like a total AS*HOLE twice already this week.
Or, you know, something like that.
February 13, 2008 at 2:30 pm
- kisses on the forehead
- brunch with his mother
- that special place that only he can touch that always makes me feel better.
February 13, 2008 at 4:11 pm
- Letting you wrap your COLD feet around my warm feet in bed
-Saving a tiny bit of Brownie batter in the bowl because I know it is your favorite and reminds you of when you were a little boy
- rubbing my shoulders when I am doing dishes
February 13, 2008 at 5:33 pm
- Coming home and cooking without going to the grocery store because he’s so hungry and has been at home the whole time with the very same food, but needed me to make it for him.
– Holding on to each other when we have nothing else to hold on to. And knowing that’s enough.
– Writing cheesy posts on your blog, because, even though you might try to not write about it, sometimes your love for them bubbles over until you just can’t hold it in anymore.
February 13, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Watching a really bad movie with you because he knows it’s your favorite.
February 13, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Opening the car door (even after 5 years), just because your fat and pregnant.
Getting you water and blanket, even before you have to ask.
Love this post by the way!
February 13, 2008 at 7:47 pm
hey Molly!!
how about:
secretly putting notes in your pockets or wallet just to remind you they are thinking of you
telling you “everything is going to be okay” when you have had a really bad day.
knowing it is not what you are saying but what you do not saying and picking up on that…
February 13, 2008 at 10:24 pm
I guess for me it’s when you can talk on the phone for 13 hours straight and not have a pause. Oh. And not absolutely hate it.
February 14, 2008 at 12:02 am
j. farts in front of me all the time. however. in his case, it’s NOT accidental.