verbal constipation.

A husband looking through the paper came upon a study that said women use more words than men.
Excited to prove to his wife that he had been right all along when he accused her of talking too much, he showed her the study results. It read “Men use about 15,000 words per day, but women use 30,000″.
The wife thought for a while, then finally she said to her husband “It’s because we have to repeat everything we say.”
The husband said “What?”

I found that joke and thought it to be strangely fitting for what’s on my mind.

There are tons of things out there that say a woman says “x” amount more words than a man on a daily basis. The reasons range from we’re programmed that way, to it releases endorphins in a woman’s brain that result in the same feeling as an addict getting a fix….regardless of the reason, I believe it.

I have a husband that graciously listens to as many words I can say and does it without complaint (most of the time ).  That husband is in Afghanistan. While I am thankful and proud, I am also sad and full of words. Full of  “I love you’s”, and “Can you believe our son is…”, “What do you want for dinner?”, and “Are you ready for bed?”

I cook for one, I go to bed when I’m ready, and I sleep alone. My “I love you’s” are sent in emails and Levi’s milestones are sent in pictures. I’m just full of words. Now understand that I have an amazing support system. I have military wives that become more like sisters each day, I have mothers, fathers, sisters, and aunts. While I am so appreciative and grateful, there are some words that are only for him.

I am a happy, proud, wife and mother that is overflowing with love. I’m a little sad tonight, but tomorrow is a new day full of giggles and smiles. Smiles with teeth!

So be prepared, I plan on giving you all the words that I’m unable to use! It’s exciting, I’ve missed you wordpress.

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