Ok, I have to admit that chubby lil bastard got me with his arrow. Over the last few years I have spent time and energy perfecting my nonchalant attitude, being ok with not having a man or dating any one, controlling the level of my feelings for some one and just when my back was turned he shot me...now I am in love.
Who would have thought a few months ago after being stood up by ABB and walking into a fine wine store to purchase a bottle of Riesling would get to the point of a serious and very loving relationship? When people would tell me that it will come when you least expect it or when you are not looking for it; I used to roll my eyes and fight off the urge to tell them to get out of my face with that shit. Ehhhh well I guess they all made sense because that is exactly what happened.
A few months ago ABB and I had made plans to get together. He canceled on me at the last minute claiming he had to "work", so with my having dropped my daughter off to the sitter I had plenty of time on my hands. I was on the phone with my girlfriend who suggested that I stop and get a bottle of wine. Hell not much else to do, so why not enjoy the evening with some alcohol?
The store was big as hell...think of your local grocery store except it is full of any and every kind of wine and liquor you could ever dream of. I walked in and we locked eyes, I smile said hello and went about by business all the while whispering into the phone to my girlfriend about how fine this man looked. As I wandered around lost he offered his assistance, I told him what I was looking for and he took me right to it. We had conversation and he was inquiring about whether I was drinking alone that night(but of course I was drinking alone) he then asked me for my number. We talked on the phone and agreed upon a day to go out on our first date...that was one of the most perfect dates I have ever been on; movies, lunch and a trip to the National Harbor...absolutely perfect.
Now months later we are actually starting to settle down into the relationship, the shine of the new penny has worn off but it is ok...that was bound to happen. I found that I am allowing myself to do things that I other wise would not allow for myself to freely do, like think about building a life/strong relationship with some one and actually place energy into doing that, allowing someone to meet my children or bringing some one home to meet the family...LOL!
He came home with me for the Thanksgiving holiday. My family is harsh and I know off the bat that there were some men that I have dated that I could not take home to them, so for many years I have never really put much energy or emphasis in some one coming to meet the family. I mean seriously that is big for me and they know this. He fit in just fine and my family loves him. :) The kids love him and surprisingly even my ex hubby and his wife (his biggest supporter) like him. Needless to say so far so good. :)
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