The answer in front of my face

Today, my wife asked me if I wanted to go to church. It's Communion Sunday. And usually for some odd reason, I don't LIKE going to church (it's too long....we should sing a song, pass the plate, sing a song hear the sermon and go home..in my book). Anyway....I decided.....go to church. Can it really hurt? At which point, she asked if we could go to the diner afterwards (I had planned on going into work directly from church). At that moment, I decided...hey. I need to eat anyway...and I need to spend more time with my son (Bernard). So I said sure......we'll go to the diner after church. She asked me..really? I said yes. And then the look came across her face. The look I was trying to achieve two days ago..that I never really received. A look that expressed love and admiration...the one that says..."this is the man I have always wanted". And what is the moral of today?

I spent money to get a reaction from my wife I can get by just.....spending time with her. For free. Remember this. THAT is why I stay married.