wife noun \ˈwīf\
plural wives\ˈwīvz\
Definition of WIFE: 1. a dialect : woman; b: a woman acting in a specified capacity —used in combination 2. a female partner in a marriage 3. the female partner in a marriage

Synonyms: helpmate, helpmeet, lady, little woman, madam, missus (or missis), Mrs, old lady, wifey, woman [chiefly dialect]

Related Words: bride; better half, companion, consort, mate, partner, significant other, soul mate, spouse; dowager, matron; hausfrau, homemaker, housekeeper, housewife, stay-at-home; widow

It’s funny how a word I have heard for as long I can remember is now suddenly carrying so much weight. A wife. Me. Huh, the thought alone makes me giggle. I have had to say it out loud in a sentence a few times just so it seems real, “Yes, I am Colt’s wife.” I have even had the pleasure on several occasions of being called Mrs. Stewart since I use Colt’s Safeway card to shop. At checkout they often check the receipt and say “thank you Mrs. Stewart you saved (insert amount).” This simple sentence will send me into hysterical giggles but this past weekend it hit me, Mrs. Stewart well Soon to be.

On Sunday I had a “me” day (Colt had to work and I didn’t have much to do) so I slept in, read my book, went to the gym and then went to the beach. After I was good and refreshed I headed home to start cleaning and doing laundry (seemed appropriate in the scheme of things). I wanted to get everything done before Colt got home because I was going to surprise him with a picnic at the beach. Sunday’s are typically our days off together so we usually pack up the cooler, grab some beers & lunch and head down to the beach to relax and enjoy each other. Since Colt had to work all day I figured it would be fun to go down when he got home (no need to let work rain on our parade).

After I was done cleaning up I got ready to jump in the shower. I stripped down and went into my room to grab a fresh towel. As I walked into our bedroom I quickly realized that there was a blanket of fresh sand all over the floor from Kailea (sand monster had not yet gotten her bath). I scowled a little as I had JUST swept the floor and quickly went to grab the broom. I had already had the shower running so naturally I was already naked and ready to jump in. As I quickly swept up the sand, I closed the bedroom door to get the crack between the door frame and as I looked up I stopped dead in my tracks. Right there in the full length mirror was a WOMAN staring back at me. I watched her eyes flicker and the way she moved. I noticed the curves on her body and her longer than she had realized blonde hair down her back. I couldn’t believe that the woman I was looking at was me. I saw every flaw and every perfection as I looked at this soon to be 28 year old wife.

I don’t know when, where or how but I guess I had stopped counting time (and age for that matter). My mind had somehow got stuck in my
mid-20’s as a young lady. I can’t remember the last time I had a significant moment of realization about my age… maybe it was at 13 when I started my period, or at 18 when I moved out on my own to Hawaii, or maybe it was at 21 when my parents stopped helping me pay my way. Either way it’s clearly been awhile. I couldn’t help but wonder when had I become an adult (a pretty successful adult) that lived in Hawaii and was about to get married? My heart leaped a little at the thought (the thought of my own life) how exciting! I simply couldn’t believe that I was grown up (I mean I am getting married for goodness sake!)

I don’t know if it’s our upcoming wedding or maybe my birthday or a combo of the two but something awoke inside of me on that Sunday in that mirror and I can honestly say I’ve never felt so alive and in tune. For the first time in what seems like forever I know exactly what I want, who I am and what I need to do. My desire to care for Colt is also the top of my priorities. I am determined to tend to his every need. As I sit on this flight to Honolulu and reflect I can’t help but feel overwhelmed with feelings of excitement, happiness and extreme love. I cant wait to begin our next chapter Colt Olden Stewart, and I can’t wait to be your wife.