That’s what I think when I look at my man. I look at him, after almost eleven years together, and my heart flutters. Most of the time. I look at him, smile and realize just how lucky I am to have such a wonderful man in my life., most of the time. I see him interact with our children, his children and my family and I thank God for the wonderful man I have been blessed with, most of the time.

Don’t let me confuse you, I love Mister like I’ve never loved another man in my life, however, not everything can be perfect. When he leaves his shoes in the living room and I trip on them or the empty ice tray’s on the counter to be filled, by me, I curse him, silently. When he leaves an empty soda can in my car or over sleeps and doesn’t make dinner before I get home, I curse him silently. When he puts things off until the LAST MINUTE when I’ve known they had to be done, and have been reminding him, kindly, I curse him.

This October we will have spent eleven years together. Today, June 19, is our fourth year of being married. This day, four years ago, we dealt with a sick two year old girl who had fever and vomiting. We dealt with my sister A.K.A. Maid Of Honor who showed up late and hungover. We dealt with people not showing up for the reception after we paid for their dinner, our cake not being delivered on time, my dress tearing, our DJ not having our first dance song (even after we gave it to him weeks in advanced), our minister calling him the wrong name DURING our ceremony, me forgetting our rings at the hotel and our open bar being maxed out within two hours. We vowed to be together, forever. We vowed to love each other through every possible obstacles imaginable. We vowed to take care of each other til the end and to be the best of friends we could be.

I have to say I never thought I could ever be this happy, even after life settles in. But I am. We are. You see us together, with kids and after all these years, its plain to see we are very much still in love. Its not uncommon to see us together, in a corner, holding hands, whispering to each other and giggling. That’s just us.

Well, enough of the sappiness, I just wanted to thank Mister for all the years of happiness, hardship, trials, struggles, laughter, love, cuddles, kisses, reassurance, strenghth he’s given me and for being my best friend. I couldn’t ask for a better man, lover, partner and best friend.

I love you, Mister, every day you’re my Hero.  Thank you for four wonderful years of marriage.

Love you,
Googs

P.S. Thanks for spoiling me! lol