9 Years

Nine years ago today I married my best friend, my soul mate. In a day when marriages easily fail, I cannot imagine not being married to Joe for the rest of my life. While we have a long way to go before we are old and gray, we think of the day when we will sit in our rocking chairs on our wrap-around porch (a house we don't own yet) on a beautiful Fall morning (our favorite season) drinking our coffee, still holding hands, waiting for our kids and grand kids to come for a visit. Our nine years together have gone by quickly. Together we have purchased one car, one house, gone on three big vacations, and have brought into this world three absolutely amazing kids. We have endured sad times together and, yes, we have had our share of arguments but always is the love, respect, and admiration for/of each other. So, how will we celebrate these last nine years? Will we hire a sitter and go out for a fancy dinner? We will go see a movie? We will go out for a coffee afterwards? Nope. We will celebrate it the best way we can think of - small, quiet, and cozy here at home with the kids. I'm making one of Joe's favorite meals and then after we put the kids to bed we plan on cuddling on the couch and watching the VP debate relishing in the fact that we both love the simplicity of life and still love each other's company. Happy Anniversary Joe...I love you!!