Email of the Day

When my husband retired, his company held a party for him. As he went onto the stage to address his colleagues I was told I would be asked to say a few words, also. I only had a few minutes to think about my comments. All the usual retirement jokes came to mind you know--like "Twice as much man for half as much money!" I thought about all of the retirement parties we had attended and how the wives complained about their husbands now being home during the day.

He finished his remarks and it was my turn. As I walked toward him and proudly put my arm through his he smiled, but it was a smile filled with apprehension. I then told all 300 of his colleagues that for the past 30 years he showered, ate breakfast and left for the office every morning. But now he would shower, eat breakfast and stay home with me. I looked him in the eye and exclaimed, "And I LOVE it!" My husband beamed and the crowd gave us a standing ovation as we walked off the stage--and into retirement--arm in arm.