Tonight we almost made it until midnight to officially hit our 10th anniversary. Sometime after noon on Friday it will be exactly 10 years to the minute that we said I do. I have told her that the warranty on me expires at 10 years, so she had until midnight to return me and to the best of my knowledge FedEx wasn't sent here to pick me up and ship me back to MA.
Anyway, we didn't get each other cards or presents this year but I think we got all we needed when we checked in on the kids at bedtime. Seeing Katie and Ryan on the top bunk snuggled up and asleep was quite the sight. Elsie was asleep next to Lori on the couch and I was in the loveseat. To top it all off we saw Alex asleep in our bed with Maddie (or Keelee if you listen to Ryan) asleep on top of his head. There was a real sense of peace in our house. Lori and I spending some nice simple time together, the kids asleep un their own special ways, and our cats close by was a nice change of pace from the chaotic life we usually have. However, it all reminded us of why we go through all the chaos. We are so blessed well beyond what we could have ever dreamed. like all couples, we have our challenges and issues to work out but overall, tonight I realized that I wouldn't change anything.
Lori is a true gift from God. She was created perfectly for me and our kids. I am so blessed to have the chance to grow, learn, and live with her. I look forward to the next 10 years, no matter how chaotic or how many changes we endure. As long as I have God and his gift, how can I go wrong.
Lori, I love you.
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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