Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Hijinks and Hilarity in the A-Z

We think we're funny.
And we are.
At least to us we are-ha!

To people outside these four walls maybe not so much, but it's what happens inside these four walls that's important. I knew in writing about the topic of marriage I would want to say something about humor, but what?

Hi Girls-

Marry men who have a sense of humor.

Love,
Mom

There. Done.

Okay, not really but pretty much. I mean if you have a sense of humor you understand this sentiment, and if you don't, well then it's likely you're scratching your head in bewilderment at this entire post.

As you live out the years of a marriage, you'll discover that some days are pure magic, and others are something less than that. The boy you adored on your wedding day? Well he's going to irritate you every once in a while. The good news is, if he's able to interject some humor into moments where the air is thick, then it's likely your irritation won't last. You might wish it would, but it's awfully hard to stay angry when laughter is bubbling to the surface.

Humor helps you remember why you loved him in the first place. 

In life there are situations that come up where we all take ourselves just a little bit too seriously. Having a spouse who helps you laugh at your own ridiculousness is a good thing. That isn't the same thing as one who laughs at you, which I don't believe is ever a good thing. But one who makes you laugh when you're overly tired, stressed, put upon, or hormonal? Yes that is a good thing.

Humor helps you regain perspective when it feels like the world is against you.  

It's safe to say that nobody leaves planet Earth without feeling hurt or disappointment from time to time. Humor can lift a road-weary spirit, make you smile when you feel like crying, remind you that even in the middle of something hard it still feels good to laugh.

Humor helps soothe life's sharp corners and rough edges. 

Then there are your children. Little beings you love more than life itself who occasionally do something requiring your super serious-I mean business-mom face when you confront them, but whose words and antics you and your spouse will laugh out loud over once they've gone to bed.

Words and antics you'll tell and re-tell through the years, around the dinner table, at assorted family gatherings. Where you'll say 'remember that time...' and everyone will nod and laugh at the memory of a shared experience.

Humor is bonding. 

Who else in this world can love and appreciate the funny little people who grow big under your roof besides the co-contributor to their DNA?

H is for Sense of Humor

Don't get married without one! 

11 comments:

  1. I think it is important to marry someone whose sense of humor is similar to yours. Makes it much easier to deal with over the years.

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  2. You are very correct!
    And I loved your daughter's precious post today. :)

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  3. A sense of humor is important. I can't imagine going through life without it. My daughters were all born with a great sense of humor where they can say something with a straight face until you think about what they said, then we all crack up. They make me laugh and I love it.

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  4. This is a great post.
    A good sense of humor will help us keep going in all kinds of circumstances.

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  5. After almost 49 years of marriage, we realize it's those silly, crazy moments that are bonding and memorable. Those funny happenings that no one else would understand or appreciate. I think maybe in this respect, humor would be relative.

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  6. After almost 49 years of marriage, we realize it's those silly, crazy moments that are bonding and memorable. Those funny happenings that no one else would understand or appreciate. I think maybe in this respect, humor would be relative.

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  7. Isn't it the truth! As they say, "laughter is the best medicine." Especially in marriage! Enjoyable post!

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  8. I could not even imagine being attracted to someone who has no sense of humor. I'm guessing your girls couldn't either. Laughter certainly lights life's loads (and I didn't mean to make that so alliterative).

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  9. Well said! Humour is such a wonderful thing and it brings people together, married or not :). I cannot imagine going through life with someone who has no sense of humour.
    Tasha
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