The other day, He requested a steak grilled by me, but that wasn't going to happen seeing as how I don't even know the first thing about grilling. ( Hence, why he is the griller in this relationship.) I told him if he really wanted a steak I would get it to go ( because he didn't want to go out to eat after work either) from Longhorn Steak House, but all of a sudden a KFC commercial came on and BAM! Fried Chicken was the birthday wish. He wanted me to get it from Church's but let's just say where this Church's is located I'd rather not risk my life. ( Yes, I am be exaggerating a bit, but seriously there are people hanging around there that look they are about to make drug deals so I will pass). When he got home from school, I took the truck and went by redbox and KFC. Once I arrived back home, I made Devin a plate and TA- DA the birthday wish was granted! I still tried to convince him to let me get him some type of sweet, but he still was adamant about not wanting it. I dropped him off work and then headed to the gym.
Even though this day has been pretty uneventful I am confident it is quite perfect to Devin. As long as I have known him, he has not been the type for "fancy" outings to celebrate his birthday or make "big deals" out of his birthday. He is perfectly fine with sitting at home watching a movie eating ice cream or something. I on the other hand would like to celebrate my birthday WEEK, but since my birthday is so close to Christmas and our anniversary I spare him and his pocketbook. :)
Yesterday made me realize even more why I love Devin so much and decided to be his wife. I decided I would take the motorcycle riding course to get my endorsement since I have been saying I wanted to for awhile now. I finally struck up enough courage to do it and with it being summer and me having nothing to do I figured why not! Well, it's harder than it looks. I lasted up until the point you were needed to weave through cones. Yea that just wasn't happening. I was nervous and tensed my arms up and dropped the bike 3 times. I just couldn't face the fear yet. I have also NEVER ridden a motorcycle or dirtbike just me, myself, and I so I felt VERY accomplished that I was able to even make it from one cone to another and turn with my feet off the ground. I was basking in the essence of accomplishment too long I guess and ended up freaking myself twice and grabbed the front brake to hard ( first 2 drops) and then the whole tensing of the arms ( making it the lucky 3rd time) ordeal.
I was shaken a bit, but mostly frustrated I wasn't going to be able to mark it off the list for the summer. I was disappointed and embarrassed too. I felt like Devin had spent money on me taking the class and I wasn't even going to be able to finish. I left the class and cried all the way home. ( Yes, I know crying come on! but seriously I did.) I think my pride was hurt because I was the only one who dropped the bike, but in my defense I am 5' 1'' people and this bike was 500cc Harley cruiser that I just wasn't ready to handle and couldn't maneuver too well with my height just yet. ( Yea yea laugh it up some of you. I'm sticking my tongue out at you while you do!) I was so upset. I called my mother in law on the way home since Devin was in school and she assured me that I just needed more practice.
When Devin got home, I told him the whole story beginning to end while crying. He consoled me and said over and over, " Don't cry. The class is meant to help you. The guards are there because they fall all the time. You should see the bikes at school! They are so messed up from people dropping them all the time." I knew he was right, but I didn't want to hear it. He told me we will get me a dirt bike so I can practice on my own and then when I am ready again I can take the endorsement class. I agreed. He hugged me and then tried to make me laugh. Gotta love him.
I know I chose the right man to marry just by those actions ( along with many more he does on a daily basis) because someone could have easily screamed and yelled and told me to suck it up and go again or not have been as understanding. Devin was. Devin has a big heart and doesn't judge people for what they have or have not done. I love that about him. He helps people as much as he can whenever he can. He is a huge animal lover ( hence why we have two dogs and a bird and have had a cat and 2 snakes and 2 other birds). He loves to do fun things like go on motorcycle rides. He loves to go to the movies and try new foods. He is a big momma's boy and loves his family and mine. I am honored to be his wife and so glad God put us in each other's paths.
Remember to always pray to have eyes that see the best in people, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad and a soul that never loses faith in God.
Happy 26th Birthday Devin!
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