This is sweet and sad.
It really shows what kind of things marriage brings to you when you are older.
And that last line really got me.
You deserve a truckload of pencils.

Wow…. That was so good!!! I agree with studmuffin 100%. loved it! Thanks for entering!! <3

@StudM and KL thanks. Your comments are very sweet.

aww, that was bittersweet, and it tastes like tears.. oh wait those might be tears in my throat..

wow this was moving and sad. you always bring the guns with these emotional pieces.

The style fit it very well; very matter-of-fact and stated, letting the situation portray the emotion. Good opening, too.

@MJY and Stovo thanks for the comments. Hope you are having a great Labor Day weekend.

absolutely amazing stargazer! Great insight.