Today took me by surprise. I knew our anniversary was coming up, but I seriously just realized about 5 minutes ago (4:50pm) that today is our anniversary. Judas and I have been married 5 years today.
It has been a good 5 years. I'm not saying it's been sunshine and roses every 1821 days or so. Not everything has been perfect. We have "heated discussions". We definitely don't "see eye to eye" on a lot of things. And we frustrate each other at least on a weekly basis.
But we have laughter, love, forgiveness, and grace. Not that those aren't easy, but we choose those. Marriage isn't easy. It's something you work at, it's something you choose everyday. Even when it's hard. Come on! Three children later, of course, there are hard times!
I couldn't imagine being married to someone who wouldn't choose the same. I'm grateful for my husband. Not only is he amazing at back massages and kissing (among other things...wink, wink, nudge, nudge...say no more), but he's good at making me laugh and encouraging me. He's also a fantastic father to our boys.
There's probably no one else on the planet made more perfect...for me. No one would have the patience and desire to stay with me, even in my bitchiest or lowest of times. Most of the time, I have no idea what he sees in me. But I'm thankful for what he sees. He keeps telling me that one day I will. Until then, I have to trust it's beautiful.
So, thank you, my love. Thank you for staying with me. For putting up with my shit. For loving me where I'm at, knowing that I won't always be there. I love you more than I could ever try to explain, even when times are annoying. You are one of my most precious gifts and I will forever be grateful. Happy Anniversary.
It has been a good 5 years. I'm not saying it's been sunshine and roses every 1821 days or so. Not everything has been perfect. We have "heated discussions". We definitely don't "see eye to eye" on a lot of things. And we frustrate each other at least on a weekly basis.
But we have laughter, love, forgiveness, and grace. Not that those aren't easy, but we choose those. Marriage isn't easy. It's something you work at, it's something you choose everyday. Even when it's hard. Come on! Three children later, of course, there are hard times!
I couldn't imagine being married to someone who wouldn't choose the same. I'm grateful for my husband. Not only is he amazing at back massages and kissing (among other things...wink, wink, nudge, nudge...say no more), but he's good at making me laugh and encouraging me. He's also a fantastic father to our boys.
There's probably no one else on the planet made more perfect...for me. No one would have the patience and desire to stay with me, even in my bitchiest or lowest of times. Most of the time, I have no idea what he sees in me. But I'm thankful for what he sees. He keeps telling me that one day I will. Until then, I have to trust it's beautiful.
So, thank you, my love. Thank you for staying with me. For putting up with my shit. For loving me where I'm at, knowing that I won't always be there. I love you more than I could ever try to explain, even when times are annoying. You are one of my most precious gifts and I will forever be grateful. Happy Anniversary.
Our 3yo budding photographer took this pic of us today!!