Today Eli had a lot of errands to run and chores to do, so I stayed home and kept myself occupied. I had a few things on my to-do list and despite having the list, still found myself very disorganized and forgetful. It made me realize that my respect for Eli is limitless because today I felt a new level of respect for the way Eli handles his responsibilities. Hailing rocks and needles, blasting horns and ridicule do nothing to sidetrack my man from the things he has to do. Today I have a better comprehension of what Eli means when he says his mind is working. Today I also feel ashamed for demanding so much of Eli, wanting him to keep me entertained, asking him to stop thinking and stop working, pestering him to bring me out… It made me want to buckle down and be a silent, supportive and useful partner.

So I managed a day without seeing Eli, without my mind playing mind games with me. No insecurity, no frustration, no kicking my feet whatsoever. Although I was secretly hoping Eli would surprise me at the door, my hope dwindled and diminished completely as the day grew later. I was ready to call it a night when I received a text: Can you come down please?

Bearing food and unconditional love, my knight in shining armour had tamed his 260-horses and pulled them up so silently beneath my window (I can usually hear his car from a couple of houses down). He is my dream come true.