Dancing in the kitchen
It has been raining all day to day, which is not such a bad thing for someone who suffers from the spring allergies. The plan would have been to go to the city and eat Munkki (Finnish donuts) and get some fairy floss from the marketplace.
Vappu (May Day) is a public holiday as it is in many countries for Labour day but more importantly for us, it was the day I asked her to be my wife and she said yes. It was about the most nervous I have been in my life even though I knew she was going to accept the proposal, perhaps it is because of the commitment involved. I am not afraid of commitments but, they are just that so in my head, they carry weight.
Even without the rain we wouldn't have made it to the city anyway since my wife got food poisoning on Saturday ans spent Sunday (her birthday) and most of Monday in bed. She is still pretty weak. So instead, we have been chilling out at home playing games with our daughter. Things not going according to schedules is part of the commitment too.
This is one of my favourite photos of us and it was shot at distance through a crowd by my good friend @adigitalife and was taken at a summer dancing event in 2011 if I remember correctly. Some of you might know this but she and I met dancing salsa together and a lot of my memories of how we came to be a couple centre around a dance floor. She is a great dancer and makes me feel like I have two feet that belong to someone or something else. It is always handy to have someone better than you to help you at a skill and she never fails to remind me that she is better than me. I can't even argue the point.
Perhaps this summer we will get a chance to dance at the Summer salsa parties where we are able to take our daughter and maybe, I will get some video of us. It is always weird seeing us dance together though as it is obvious who is holding who back but, I would also like our daughter to see what her parents got up to when they were a bit younger. Our daughter loves to dance and sing and I am pretty sure that at some point we will put her into some lessons. At the moment she is still happy dancing with us in the kitchen though which is something I really enjoy too.
All of these little things matter to a relationship and perhaps, they are the only things that do. Like any couple, we face many challenges both big and small but at the end of the day, we are there for each other and when we must, we will dance to whatever music happens to be playing. I am just lucky she is a good enough dancer to improvise and take the lead when I trip over myself.
Find your rhythm and live life dancing. She is my rhythm, the dance continues.
Taraz
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@tarazkp proposing is one of the moments in a man's life he feels extremely scared. I could remember when my elder brother wanted to propose to his wife, he felt so scared.
I'm just wondering how am going to feel when my turn comes. And honestly I would love to watch you and your wife dance 😉
I will only do it once thankfully :)
Those are special moments playing around with your children. They are lots of fun. Unfortunately I have two left feet and I have no clue. I blame it on my ears as since I was young from a botched operation my one ear is not 100 percent. More of an excuse as you need some sort of rhythm. It's great that you met like that and share a common interest. Glad she is getting better.
Beautiful moment. She really does look like an amazing dancer. I should tag you guys 'the salsa couple'
What a lovely share of your lives together. And, you’re right, it’s the little things that enrich our lives so much.
On of my maxims is, “Life’s joys are found in the small moments. Never let those moments pass uncelebrated. Embrace the Joy!” ~MomzillaNC
Wow, so it means today is the true date of your anniversary together. I respect your value for your family. I'm not sure I have met anyone else on this platform who mentioned his wife and daughter more than you. That shows how close they are to your heart. I wish you guys more years to dance together till the very end.
Some people are very protective of their personal life and think that hiding them helps to protect them.
I hope your wife is feeling better and will be back to normal soon. What lovely memories, nerves and all. Lasting commitments need those lasting little habits that keep you connected. Movies, dancing, long walks, candle lit dinners and such. Keep your feet on the floor, not on hers. Have fun
You love her very much, that's clear when I read your message !!
I hope you can dance a lot more in the future.
I hope we can too. It is weirdly when I feel the closest to her.
Beautiful to find a person to commit whole life, to enjoy "dancing in the rain", to cook and share a smile, a hug in bed when there is health break... And having a daughter is like the cherry in the cake =) Congratulations!
Reading this brought smiles to my face. It's a beautiful thing to know that you both love dance and this reminded me of my dad...
Commitment is just far beyond words, and I've felt the kind you have for your family through your posts. Well done and more Happy years to your marriage.
Hahaha this is the funniest statement ive seen you make
This is life, this experience is life my friend
Im glad you have both found your rythms. This too is life
The dancing is totally worth it
:)
Having good people makes life a lot better, even when things aren't going well.
This is everything
I still wish your wife a speedy recovery