HE'S WEIRD, SHE'S GRUMPY

Scene: Dad, Mom, daughter (#4) in kitchen.  After some typically odd behavior by Dad, this mirthful dialogue ensues.

Daughter: You're weird, Daddy.
Dad: Yes, it's a wonder that your mother married me.
Mom: He tricked me.
Dad: She thought I was normal.
Mom: He thought I was nice.
Dad: But, we still love each other.
*hug*

I never even saw my Dad and Mom together, let alone say anything good, bad, or indifferent to each other.  So, I am thankful for these unplanned moments where playful banter makes the bonds of affection in our marriage visible to our children.  Because, Lord Knows, there are other times when they see all too clearly our flaws...