A random thought

There we were, watching some inane programme on the TV when I realized it was our anniversary. Now keeping in mind both my partner and I have been frantically busy it was little wonder each of us (appeared) to have forgotten this event. In order to gain some brownie points for at least remembering the occasion, I leaned across, planted a kiss on her forehead and whispered "Happy Anniversary" into her ear.

She pulled back and gave me one of those quizzical looks that only women can do so well and quietly replied; "After all these years you still fill me with wonder."

I was deeply touched by these words and, gazing lovingly into her eyes said I felt the same about her.

"Oh no." she replied,"I think you misunderstand me; I'm filled with wonder as to why I've stayed with you for all these years!"

Once again, the quick female wit had gotten the better of me and I found myself unable to come up with a pithy retort.

Oh well, I suppose I deserved it for for not marking our anniversary in some way. Note to self that next year the "Happy anniversary" words need to be accompanied by something from Tiffany's.