18 Years and Counting!!!

Well, yesterday was our anniversary. We have made it 18 years together, and boy it has been an interesting 18 years. We have been through so much, and yet here we are still standing stronger than ever. If you would have asked me on October 6th, 1990, what my life with my new husband was going to be like, I would have told you in my young naivity that is was going to be wonderful and like a fairy tale. And although at times it has been that, the reality of it all is marriage is hard work. Those of you who have been married for a while, know what I am talking about. It is a job in itself, but the rewards of it are beyond words. Through our 18 years there have been tears and hurts, but there have been more wonderful moments than I care to even try to count. Todd and I have a very unique relationship. We are different in a lot of ways, but we are alike in a lot of ways as well. Trying not to steal the line from the movie, Jerry Maquire, "You complete me" tends to sum up our relationship. Todd is probably one of the most easy going guys I have ever met. That tends to help when you are probably one of the most uptight, stressed person on the face of the planet. He calms me. He makes me laugh more than you know, and always has something funny to say, making a stressful moment seem not so bad. He is a hard worker, who cares about providing for his family more than anyone I know. He also is unpredictable at times too.....like yesterday. Todd has never been one to make a big deal out of birthdays and anniversaries. I have learned to accept that over the years and know that although he doesn't always "get me something", his love for me is there and undeniable. But yesterday he surprised me more than you could know. He sent me 18 beautiful red roses to my work for our anniversary. I actually didn't believe my boss when she gave them to me that they were mine. I was shocked to say the least, and my insides got the same butterflies you get when you first start dating someone you really like. It was a neat moment for me because I realized that although he doesn't always do those "romantic" things, he is a romantic in his own way. See after you are married for a while, you realize that it is more romantic to take out the garbage, mow the lawn or pick-up the kids when your schedule is as tight as it can be. I know that sounds very hum drum to most, but to me that means he cares about my every need and my well being is more important to him than showing off to others that he did this or that for me. When I went to the restaurant to say thank you to him, he laughed and said he doesn't buy roses for me very often because it makes it more of a surprise when he does.....always the comic. Anyway, it made for a great day for me. We finished off the day with going to dinner together, and then on to Home Depot to window shop for upgrades for our new house......isn't that sweet.......I thought so.
On a side note, I do want to encourage all of you to go see the movie, Fireproof. Once you see it, you will understand why I say that after talking about my anniversary. It is a movie about marriage that was filmed right here in Albany, Georgia. You will not regret seeing it, I promise.

Okay, as far as the other picture, today was tacky day at Sarah's school because it is homecoming week. She looked like a complete fool, but she is having fun and that is all that counts. She is getting excited about the dance this weekend. She got her dress, has made her hair appointment, and is counting down the days. She is going with a boy that finally had enought guts to ask her in person as opposed to a text message.....welcome to dating in the 2000's. I will post pictures on the weekend.

Todd leaves Thursday for his annual moose hunt with his dad and brother in Canada. Once he gets back, we will be one week out from closing on our house. I can't wait to get in the new house and to start decorating.

Well, I guess that is all for today. Have a great rest of the week.