100 Things (Deels)

My wife made me do it.

1. Deels is a nickname
2. My DOB is 06/04
3. Same b-day with our niece Q
4. She is much cuter than me
5. I have 12 brothers and sisters
6. My mother has MS
7. She frequently uses it to manipulate the family
8. I love her anyway it makes me sad
9. The best day of my life was meeting Shannon
10. No the best day was marrying her
11. No again the best day was having our son
12. Jackson was a beautiful baby boy
13. Watching Shan give birth was the most scared I've ever been
14. And I've been in actual combat
15. I want to re-enlist
16. But that won't happen
17. I'm a pretty staunch Republican
18. Shannon isn't
19. But we don't argue over politcs very much
20. Last night was the best New Year - playing Spades with my in-laws and wife
21. Shan's parents call her baby-bird
22. Because when she was a baby, she sat around with her mouth hanging open when it was time to eat
23. You guys should call her baby-bird - SHE LOVES IT, heh
24. They also call her bird-dog - that one I don't know about but SHE LOVES IT, TOO, heh
25. They call her sister Boo
26. Shan was pissed when she first heard other people using Boo as a term of affection
27. I called her that ONCE and she quickly told me that was Elle's nickname and she hated hearing other people use it
28. She is fucking crazy insane
29. Shan that is, not Elle
30. My FIL is one of my best friends
31. He is one smart guy
32. And he loves his wife, kids and g-kids like nothing I aint see before
33. My own dad is my best fried too
34. The first time my dad met Shan he said I would marry her
35. Or would be stupid if I didn't
36. He was right
37. I have never met anyone with a shorter fuse than Shan
38. Naaaw for real yall; her temper is legendary
39. But she doesn't hold grudges
40. Except with my mom
41. And cant say I blame her (Shan)
42. I was a fat kid until I got interested in martial arts
43. I was told growing up that I was ''gay'' for liking to sing
44. College was the first time I felt like it was ok to like singing
45. Shan loves to sing too
46. But she shouldnt
47. No she REALLY shouldnt
48. My wife keeps perfume on the nightstand
49. She puts lotion on her hands and perfume behind her ears everynight before bed
50. I don't know why she does but I'm glad she does
51. Its sweet
52. I have made a lot of friends in trucking
53. But still hang mostly with the same guys from growing up
54. I grew up in Harlem
55. And wanted to raise our kids there, east coast
56. But I think this OR/WA thing will be good too
57. Two of my brothers are considering moving there too now
58. Shannon talks to her dog crazy
59. She literally says Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii there to that dog everytime the mutt comes in a room
60. The dog grunts at her like she talking
61. One day I'm going to make that dog really like me
62. But really she (Sadie) is Shan's dog - she only tolerates other people
63. I would like to get a puppy when we move
64. When Jackson was so sick - I felt so helpless
65. I wanted to run away
66. One night at the hotel, I packed a bag then realized I was being a punk
67. When I told Shan about it I thought she would be angry or hurt
68. She said she thought about doing the same thing every night
69. Shan had security and the cops called on her at the hospital
70. Because she attacked a nurse who was rough with Jackson
71. But the nurse ended up getting in trouble
72. I COULD NOT BELIEVE Shan went after her like that
73. It was pretty cool really
74. But not really because our hearts were breaking
75. I miss my son
76. And for him, I miss that Shannon didn't get to be his mother
77. I have many neices and nephews, including Elle's kids and none of them compared to Jax
78. Shan is one of the clumsiest motherfcukers ever
79. She is also part monkey - she can climb anything like nothing I ever seen
80. But she also trips over her own feet everyday
81. I have been trucking for a long time
82. I was worried about co-driving with Shan because I thought I would end up needing to re-train her
83. She is one of the best drivers ever and not just because she my wife
84. She can back in most anywhere
85. But she short so she always ends up opening the door and hanging halfway out
86. And I always worry she's going to fall out
87. I used to use the internet just for some games, keeping in touch on the road {and porn, you ain't gotta lie to kick it, homey - Shan} and email. The message board friends of Shan blew me away.
88. Someone sent Jackson flowers & a bear everyday for a week straight. We still don't know who but they included prayer cards everytime. It was the nicest thing and please don't be shy if it was you, speak up.
89. My wife keeps a box of graham cracker crumbs by the bed at night.
90. No not crackers - the crumbs that you make crust with - WHAT THE HELL?
91. Losing Jackson hurts too much to think about some days.
92. My wife is still very sick.
93. Im excited to meet some of Shan's internet friends when we move. Some will live near us some we're going to meet along the way.
94. Don't tell her I said so but Shan is the sexiest motherfucker I've ever known { Dude. I know, right? Hee - Shan }.
95. We watch Full Metal Jacket everytime it's on cable.
96. I'm gonna miss my FIL's cable package when we move - that mug has every channel.
97. I hope Shan mellows like her mom as she gets older - My MIL is the sweetest lady I know.
98. I hope 2007 is good to all of you
99. The best part of my day is Shannon shaving my head and face for me.
100. The best part of my life is knowing it will only get better from here.

Comments

[woodstove]

"The best day of my life was meeting Shannon
No the best day was marrying her
No again the best day was having our son
Jackson was a beautiful baby boy
Watching Shan give birth was the most scared I've ever been
And I've been in actual combat "

Ah Deels. I can't wait to meet you. Your entire post was wonderful, but I needed to post that part of it once again.

See you soon.

[Regina Phalange]

Daaaamn. IDAT, if you weren't already married to this man, I would insist that you do so immediately.

[Jen]

Woah, hold up. OR.../WA? What is this /WA business? I mean, yeah, sure, it's your money/future and all, but--COME TO OREGON, people. It's what all the cool kids are doing these days. We have a nice, temperate climate, and cheap...ish caple packages (hot cable guys/gals, too) and maybe a few too many Democrats for Mr. Deels taste (but there are plenty of Republicans around these parts as well--I know 'cause I fight with them all the time). Forget about /WA...it is not nice enough for you there!!!

[Jen]

Most people in Oregon can actually spell 'cable,' I swear. (Unlike some of the citizens I have known from /WA.)

[SuperSnark]

I think my husband is still the cat's meow (after 10 years), but you're right up there, too. She's lucky. You're lucky. I'm lucky. We wish it on more people.

Love your post so much I'm making the husband read it. With a lot of whining about "why don't YOU ever write things like that about ME, huh, loser boy?"

[Deels]

Nah sorry for the confusion, WA/OR just means Portland/Vancouver, that general area. I think that about the coldest Shan will stand.

Regina, WORD.

Snark, like I said, my wife made me do it, HA. Make you man do it. More people would be happy if they think about how good they have it --and why-more often.

[CharmingDriver]

The perfume is Design ( http://www.perfume.com/paul-sebastian/design-1007512.html ) and I love it. I put it on before bed because it smells SO good and relaxing (what? relaxing doesn't have a scent?).

Also, because you only have to set your hair on fire the one time before you find a way other than candles to ''aromatherapy'' yourself to sleep. Heh, yes, seriously.

[fringes]

I can't believe I read this whole thing. Most "100 Things" posts make me weary right around #3. This one made me cry. In a good way. I'm glad you have your own sign-on. Don't be shy. Happy New Year!

[StickyKeys]

You want to re-enlist into what? STOP HIM SHANNON! STOP HIM!!!

Heh, I like to talk things out.

[CharmingDriver]

That was about how long THAT conversation lasted, Stix.

''I think I want to go back in th--''

''You're not''

''But I really want--''

''Deels cannot join the Army today Signed, Epstein's Mutha. The End''

[missy]

I love this post. Yeah, and what everyone else said.

[sunShine]

That made me cry. You and Shan are so lucky to have each other.