Toby and I have been married 18 years now. Eighteen years of ups and downs. Some of them more memorable than others. One of the funniest things I remember was way back in the beginning……

We were fighting about something (can’t remember what) and it was getting verbally heated. We were both mad and probably well on the way to saying something that could not be retracted. After all, once spoken you can never take it back. Amidst all the arguing Toby called me stupid. I fired right back “Yes I am and I have a certificate to prove it!” He looked at me oddly asking, “What? What certificate?” I answered with, “My marriage certificate.”

With that, we both started laughing uncontrollably. It’s been a standard comment in our home now for many years…..and one that always brings a smile.