7 Years

Yesterday was my 7 year wedding anniversary. It's amazing because for 7 straight years the weather has been the same as my wedding day....absolutely gorgeous. So if you want to plan a party, plan it for Sept. 7th. LOL!



It's also amazing how time goes by and quickly. The past 7 years have not always been marital bliss. Truthfully, there have been "ups and downs" as there have been for the many marriages I know. I have had some really fun times and those times were wonderful. I also have had some really tumultuous times as well.



My husband is a wonderful person and father. He is kind, he is gentle and loving to me and to his kids. He is a kid at heart who hates yardwork or housework nad loves to chill. He's a dedicated employee and works hard at what he does.

It's just a man vs. woman. The differences between the two are so incredible, and difficult for two to understand.

Yesterday morning at 7:00 am my husband walked into the bedroom with son and cake in tow...singing. The cake had a 7 candle on top. My 4 yr old son insisted on singing "happy birthday". My son singing was adorable. Then my husband went and got the NY times and our local Newspaper. Yes, this usually only happens on mothers day, birthday or anniversary.

After my son sang his song, he said "Dad, is there also a gift for mommy". I said "No B, this is gift enough". We are on budget constraints right now but also knew my husband did not buy me anything. He is not one to go out and buy a little something just to have something to unwrap. He only goes out the day before or the day of a special day to buy a gift.

My son asked the question again while watching his morning cartoons with me. B said "Mommy, I love you so much and I am going to buy you a present". "I am going to pick out something really beautiful for you". I said "Oh B, you are the best and I love ya but don't worry...you are my gift".



We spent the day driving around, had a very nice lunch with the kids, took them to the park and I went grocery shopping as my husband played soccer with the kids.



We had a pretty nice day.



DD is in the beginning stages of potty training so we did a little Pee Pee dance for her when she went pee pee in the potty and then we all did a group hug. She loved the pee pee dance and got into it herself. Then my son yelled "GROUP HUG". That's what we do as a family, and we all hug together.



As I was putting my son to sleep he said it again...



"Mom, I love you so much, you are the best mom in the whole world".



I said "Oh B, you are MY best boy in the whole world".



He said "Mom, I am going to buy the prettiest meck-a-lace"(that's the way he said it) and earrings and ring for your finger". "Mom, where would I find something like that?"


I said "You can find that in one of the stores at the mall but Target also has some really great jewelry but really B, I love that you thought about it and that is the BEST present I could ever receive". I said "B, you are my best gift everyday".



He said "Mom, It will be the prettiest present EVER because you are so beautiful". "I am going to ask my dad to take me to target for your special day today".



I said "B, it's o.k....I love ya and thank you".



We are snuggling and he has his back to me and I have tears in my eyes because I am so blessed with such a beauty of a boy. How yummy is he???



That was truly the best gift I have ever received. I know his thoughts were from his heart and he meant every word.



It was a lovely day with lots of laughing and good times.

It was an "UP" day!!:))