7 Years

Nate-

When people ask how long you and I have been married and I answer "Almost 7 years." I usually get the response "Wow, that's a long time."

However, in my mind, 7 years is a long time and not near enough all in the same feeling. To me 7 years isn't even the tip of the iceberg for how long I want to spend with you. Since saying " I do" I have always considered our marriage a commitment that I made for my lifetime and if I am granted another one after this one I would carry that commitment with me. Marriage was never one of those things that we discussed heavily. We didn't even sit down and weight the pros and cons of making that commitment; we didn't even do that separately. Being with you was never a decision, I was just meant to be with you, and there was never a feeling of indifference or that question of whether or not I was making the right decision.

We fight and I sometimes don't always fight fare, but you always forgive me without actually making me say "I'm sorry." You understand that my actions always show my feelings, because I have a great ability to keep my feelings (verbally) to myself. It's a defense mechanism but you have always seen right through it.

You push me and support me. You show me love and affection. You have taught me kindness and forgiveness. You are loyal and honest. All of these things are just who you are as a person. These things are second nature to you with everything you do, from being my husband to being a father.

Thank you for the past 7 years. Thank you for being patient with me while I'm stilling learning how to be as good as you. Thank you for loving me and our children. Thank you for always offering yourself to us willingly and without complaint. Thank you for just being the man that you are.

I'm lucky and I am reminded of that everyday, each time you say "I love you", each time you get down on the floor to play with our kids, each time you make a memory with them, each time I see you walk through our door or hear your voice over the phone.

Everyday Babe, each and every day.

Love you.