Curtis is a husband that is home every night. His job doesn't require travel and he loves to hang out with his family. (At least he is good at faking it if he doesn't). This week he has been away for the last two nights - a very rare occasion for him. I am sitting here exhausted as usual just wishing he was home. It seems when he's here, our kids monopolize the conversation. Katie tell Daddy it's dinner time. Abbey let Daddy know we need more milk. But even though we may not always be able to have the deepest conversations on a daily basis I miss that he isn't here.
We met twenty plus years ago and started dating soon after. With in six months we moved in together, but took another 8 years to get married. It is hard for me to remember a time when he has not been in my life. Curtis' humor is his best quality. He is smart and quick witted. Something I always lacked and wish I had. He is patience when I am not. He is sensible, when I am impulsive. He is compassionate, when I am stuck in my head and indifferent.
He made a career change seven years ago. It was a difficult financial move. He went back to school and decided to become an elementary school teacher. Besides the love of the craft, the job security was very alluring. Lately, with the insane budget crisis in the state of California it has been so stressful for him - not knowing if he will be able to continue to teach. Its all so sad... he is a really, really great teacher, totally dedicated and passionate about the job. As his wife, best friend, and lover I wish I could fix the whole mess and give him some peace of mind.
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