CC: We Promised....

As the saying goes "promises are made to be broken" and yet I still find myself making promises to my family that I have difficulty keeping. For instance: I told my husband to spend less time in front of my computer, but due some unavoidable circumstances every once in awhile I fail to keep it. The sad thing is that I promise to be more patient with my son, but I couldn't control my temper when he doesn't listen to me, thus breaking his heart and mine, too!

I am not a perfect wife, but believe it or not I am trying to be perfect on keeping my promises because I don't want my family to stop trusting me for breaking promises. It is not healthy for me and my family to make promises I couldn't keep. God is good because HE gives me wonderful husband who understand me and have enough patience to forgive and give me another chance to try keep those promises. Hubby and I promised to each other that no matter what happen, we would never leave each other and we will be there for each other through good and bad times. It's been 9 years since we got married...and here we are still together. Those trials and challenges made us stronger and better person and couple. We owe it to God who is always there for us.

CC: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

I really like the topic for this week's Couple's Corner created by Liza which is “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?”

Love is a feeling of deep devotion, concern, and affection. The greatest example of God's love for His children is found in the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ. Love for God and fellow men is a characteristic of disciples of Jesus Christ.

Believe it or not, but I so trust my husband enough not to worry about wrinkles, gray hair and toothless when we both get old. Matt loves me for who I am and how different I look now... ten years ago when we first met. I was skinny then...and now am big...but he still loves me. We always said to each other that “I want to grow old and gray with you.” And that is enough for me. Matt shows me how much he loves me in countless ways...we've been through a lot...and he never stopped loving me...never gave up on me. Yup, every once in awhile, Matt will tease me saying how big my tummy is, how shinny my face is, or it's time or need to comb my hair...I am not worried because he loves me. Despite of my many imperfections, he always assures me that “He will and still love me now and forever. My husband is not a perfect person, but a perfect lover/hubby for/to me!

Couple's Corner: I Love You, Honey!

Growing up, being vocal with how you feel toward one another is/was the hardest thing to do. My parents, siblings and I love each other but we don't express it in words; we just know and feel it. I think it would have been nice had my parents were expressive with their feeling in words. Even now, I rarely say I love you to them before hanging the phone up. I admire my hubby's family because they say "i love you" after they talked over the phone.

Anyway, Matt and I are very vocal with what we feel to each other. A day will never pass without saying "I love you" before going to bed and right before he steps out of the door on his way to work. My son is not quite as vocal yet, but It makes me feel happy when he says it to me without being ask. We always hugs each other, hold hands when walking and sometimes even when driving the car. He knows that I am not in the mood when he said 'I love you" on the phone and I didn't say "i love you" back. Then, he would call back and wouldn't stop till I say "I am okay". Just yesterday, I asked him whether he still loves me despite of the fact that he had seen the worst in me (lazy, moody, prideful, and can be a nagger sometimes). And he said: what kind of question is that? Of course I love you! You are the best thing that ever happened to me...I love you and I would do everything for you to make you happy. I seldom look Matt in the eye saying I love him so much and thanks for marrying me with tears in my eyes... then he would give me a great big hug!

I love it when he says: thanks for the nice dinner, honey, or thanks for cleaning the house, etc...and he feels the same way when I appreciate even the small thing he does to me. This man is the best husband I have ever met. Oh how much I love this man!

Couple's Corner: We Know Each Other Very Well!

Matt and I have been married for eight years now and I can say that we pretty much know each other from head to toes. He loves to eat but doesn't like garlic that is why he stopped eating adobo. He can eat spaghetti everyday and will never gets tired of it. His burger must not have mustard while his steak is medium rare. He wants the bed to be made every morning and sleep on all sides. A very simple man who is contented wearing sweet pants and cotton t shirt when home. During his days off, he would rather watch his fave shows and movies except sports than going out with friends. One who loves western movies and a fan of John Wayne. Just like most men, hates mall shopping, but loves Walmart and Sprouts. I like that he knows when to keep his distance when I am angry. He never gets angry when he gets home without food on the table; he will eat whatever is left in the fridge. He cooks and washes dishes without being ask.

He very well know that when I eat lunch or dinner, the meal is not complete without rice and veggies on the side; and that I love seafood and steak and my fave resto is TGI Friday and Maggiano's Little Italy. He knows I like expensive stuffs, but never buy them. He knows where to find me when we are at the mall shopping (shoes and purses section). He knows my fave color and I don't like sparkly jewelry especially silver. When I am silent, he knows that something is bothering me and he would ask if I he could be of help.

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Couple's Corner: I Am Angry!

I always say how wonderful my husband is; but I tell you he makes me so angry sometimes. I still remember the time I got so mad at him when I had my monthly visit coupled with my moods swing due to some of the medicines I am taking. It was the little things he does that annoy me that adds up and I couldn't take it anymore from deleting email addressed to me, changing our plans right there and then, procrastination to name a few. It happened last year where we were still living in VA and that was the day his parents are coming for a visit. I was so mad that I decided to pack my things up and leave him. He was very sad and apologetic that he couldn't stop me from leaving him. Well, finally he said okay, you can stay at a hotel and I just make something up when my parents ask where you are. Well, all I want to do that time was to be alone and for his parents not to see that I have been crying. I actually left but really didn't check in at a nearby hotel. I just couldn't do it. I went to the mall...did a little window shopping...to forget what happened. I finally went back home to be with his parents. Thank goodness we don't live close to my parents or else I would probably go there and stay for a night or two. I tell you when I get angry...I would scream or leave so I can avoid saying something to him that would hurt his feelings and I would regret saying afterward. I made him mad too, but when he is mad I just shut my mouth up...and be calm. And oh by the way, I can't really afford to leave him...I just want to scare him....and I tell you, I always succeed, hehehehe!

Couple's Corner: Most Irritating/Annoying Habits for Both

Time for Couple's Corner once again created by Liza...and this week's theme is about Most Irritating/Annoying Habits for Both.

These are few things that hubby does that irritates me most...

Scratching his armpit and smelling it.

Cooking more than we can eat; as if he is going to feed the whole town.

Leaving his dirty socks anywhere in the bedroom despite that the laundry basket is just few steps away from him.

When I asked him to get a couple of things at the grocery store and came back with at least two bags of of stuff we don't even need.

Skipping lunch.

...and here are the things I do that annoys him much!

He hates it when I tell him where to park the car when we are out dining or shopping.

He doesn't like it when I criticize his driving skills.

He doesn't like that I am too strict when it comes to disciplining Jacob.

He gets mad at me because I spend more time in front of the PC; so I decided to spend less this year.