Since having kids, our anniversary has been pretty much put on the back burner. We usually don’t do anything super special, but the evening always seems special, just the same. I was standing in our messy kitchen yesterday afternoon, and said to Scott, “13 years ago, I would have never imagined standing in a messy house without my hair dyed or fixed, dealing with 2 kids and loads of laundry and dishes.”
Scott replied with, “I know! Isn’t it amazing!”
Huh? I have to admit that “amazing” was not the exact word I was thinking.
I was pondering more of a -oh dear Lord, I wish we could afford a get away or at least a kid-free weekend. I am pining for some alone time!
But, the look on his face was precious to me, because he is so happy. He is the optimist in my pessimist world. He is my glass overflowing, while I am his glass that is bone dry. Ha!
In that moment, I realized that it is, indeed, AMAZING! This crazy life is just where I want and need to be. These kids are who I longed for for many years. My glass is full. My cup overfloweth.
So, Maggie went to a friend’s house for the night and had a fabulous time. And, Scott, Sam, and I did this year exactly what we did last year for our anniversary. We went to eat and to shop for Maggie’s birthday present.
Sam, last year on the 30th:
Sam, yesterday, June 30th:
He has grown so much! Our big boy!
Scott got me a little sweet bucket of goodies, and the sweetest card.
And the folks at Saltgrass gave us a sweet dessert to share.
Then, we called it an early night at 9, changed into our pjs, got Samuel to sleep, and watched our shows in our recliners. It sounds mundane to some, but to me, it was wonderful.
So, onto our actual wedding day, June 30, 2001.
My college roommate, Jess, and I got up early that Saturday morning and went to
have my hair done and my veil put on securely. It started to rain on the way to the church, and I was so hungry! So, we pulled into Burger King, got our whopper fix, and cruised on down to the church with my veil blowing out the window. It was one of the most fun moments of that day. We had so much fun laughing! I got to the church, and my sister did my makeup. Wrong color! I looked nuts! But, I took it stride, and we started over. My bridesmaids were wonderful. Charlene, Jessica, Mandi, Ashley, and Mer. We had a blast.
The wedding was perfect. The reception was lovely, and I am thankful to my parents for the perfect day. Scott was, and is still my puzzle piece that just fits. Love that man.
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Although, you can't be as pessimistic as those who are anti-marriage, anti-love or anti-relationship, so give yourself credit! You're Bland-ariffic!
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Haha! I am definitely spicy! Not toooo much of a pessimist I guess.
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