Flashcard Burning Ceremony

 "When I pass the bar, we can burn all of my flashcards."

Brandon made this promise to me over the summer 

after I declared that I hated his flashcards and the time they 

demanded of my new husband.

They came along on car rides and to birthday parties.

They made me the third wheel at breakfast and at the beach. 

They even made their appearance at a Padre's baseball game.

They stuck their tongue out at me when they

got to accompany him during his hibernation in the office.

He came out only to seek nourishment.

And guess what?

{they got to sit at the dinner table with us too}

Today I collected on his promise. 

Brandon and I went down to Moonlight Beach

with the box of those smug flashcards,

some lighter fluid,

and a pile of wood.

 It felt so good. 

 

Who's laughing now you little paper party poopers? 

{this girl}

I found it fitting that we chose to say goodbye this way.

The sun really has set on this chapter of our lives. 

And I'm so excited to see what's next.

{without any third-wheels}