celia on "one simple joy."

I have one very simple joy that I take pleasure in every single day. Sleeping with my husband. Or I should say, actually sleeping with my husband. I'm sure that this may sound a little odd considering many of us go to bed each night with our significant other, crawl under the covers, switch off the lights and doze off. No big deal, right? Well to me, it's kind of the biggest deal in the world. It's the one thing I can count on every day that I know will make the gross and icky days all better and the happy days even happier.

The last time Joseph and I spent a night apart was over 4 years ago. Usually when I mention this to someone, they'll get this look on their face as if I just told them I'm planning on running for President of the United States. Half disbelief, half "that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard."This does not mean, in any way, that we are pathetically codependent. Believe me when I say, I thrive on alone time. Lots and lots if it. We've made the decision to not spend nights apart, unless 100% inevitable, because we feel it's what works best for us. We work opposite schedules and by the time he gets home, it's usually past midnight. Because of this, the hour or so before we fall asleep is our version of "quality time." We share our stories from the day, tell each other jokes, make plans for the upcoming days, and basically just hang out. Every morning when I wake up, that's the time I look forward to the most. I truly can't think of anything more joyous than spending time with the person you love... for me, that time just so happens to be bedtime.

--Celia of Life According to Celia (whose wedding wasn't too long ago, and you absolutely must check it out. Wasn't she such a gorgeous bride?)

*Photo of Celia and her husband, getting ready for bed, the night before their wedding.