10 Years is a Long Time

If you don't believe me, just ask my husband. Today marks our 10th anniversary. Though if you'd asked me back in 1999 I would have told you I was getting married on May 9th. For some reason I had the 9th stuck in my head. Its the 8th he'd smile and say to the person we were talking to, whoever it happened to be ... the caterer, a friend, family. Whatever.

Wow, 10 years is a long time. Almost 20 years is even longer and that has how much time has gone by (almost) since we first met in 1991. We have known each other our entire adult lives. I barely recognize the people we were then and I know we are unbelieveably lucky that we still happen to like and love each other! That is nothing short of a miracle. I chose wisely. I only hope he feels the same.

When I married my husband along with him came this large extended family. 4 older brothers, eventually 12 nieces and nephews, an entirely new culture to embrace. I don't actually remember much about our wedding day except I was afraid it would rain and that I could have taken off the head of someone who shall remain nameless but was slacking on his duties. Luckily my Jen was on it and prevented me from having to kill anyone. The ceremony itself was short and sweet and to the point, the reception was fun and long. The way it should be.

Over the years we have transitioned from carefree teenagers, to working individuals, to a working couple, to parents. Essentially at our core, we are the same people even though we have both grown up a lot and all for the better. He is patient beyond my ability to comprehend. It may come as a shock, but I can be a difficult person. I know! Shocked aren't you? In all honesty, we have had good days and bad days, we've even had whole bad years, but what we have never had is any doubt that we ultimately had each other's best interests at heart.

So thanks honey. Thanks for putting up with me. Thank you for the two beautiful little (hard headed) children you have given me. Thanks for having my back, no matter what. Thanks for the love you have brought into my life. Thanks for being the man you are. I could not ask for more.