Today begun badly and has yet to improve. I woke up tired and then took way too long with each of my daily tasks. I have had a headache all day and it just will not go away. I really prefer not to have days like this. Especially the jaw pain. I can do without the jaw pain.
The little boy spent his time coloring.
And enjoyed every minute of it.
David and I read our book and then he read the blurb at the back. He’s a champion reader.
And he’s so so wonderful.
Even when he’s grouchy.
Here’s Nathaniel dropping one of the crayons and saying “oh uh.” He does that about 27 times an hour. If it’s not that, it’s “done” as in “I’m done with this one give me another color.”
His favorite thing though is having his big brother watch him.
They were definitely the highlight of my day.
Today is our ninth wedding anniversary. I cannot believe we’ve been married so long already. We dated for 7 years before we got married so our dating time was always longer compared to the time we spent married. But alas, we’ve completely crossed that bridge. Next year we’ll be married for ten years. I know most people write about how wonderful their husbands are etc. etc. The thing is, my husband and I have our ups and downs and sometimes we’re short with each other. Sometimes we don’t assume the best of each other. Sometimes we know exactly what to say to hurt/annoy/frustrate the other one. But even with all that, he’s my best friend. He’s always been my biggest cheerleader. I look up to him so much and I know he does to me, too. He’s the first person who truly made me feel like it’s ok to be me. And I truly, honestly feel like he’s a part of my soul. I love him so much and I am grateful for all the sunshine he’s brought into my life. I am grateful for our 9 years of marriage and I hope that we will get to be together all the way into our very old age.
Thank you for marrying me Jake. Thank you for everything that you’ve given me and for your patience and love and acceptance. I love and cherish you with all my heart. I am a lucky girl.
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful for nine wonderful years of marriage and for my husband.
2. I am grateful for Advil today, it’s keeping me sane.
3. I am grateful for my routine. Had I not had one, nothing would have not gotten done on a rough day like this.
Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I wrote a letter to Hassen. {* his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that I played on the computer.
3. I am grateful that I traced different pieces of art at school.
Two things that I did for my horrid headaches. Chiropractic appointments for my neck and a dental appointment for a good night guard. No more horrid headaches.
i have a night guard, too. sometimes it makes it worse but i try to wear it and it does help more often than not 🙂
Happy Anniversary!I hope that the next 9 years are even better!
I had a headache most of yesterday myself, and was so glad when it finally went away – here’s hoping yours does too!
maybe it was just in the atmosphere 🙂 mine’s better today thankfully!
Wishing you a very Happy Anniversary! I will also be celebrating my 9 year anniversary this fall. Hope your feeling better.
thank you and congratulations to you too!! 🙂
Happy 9th anniversary! I love how honest you are about it between you and your husband. There’s always going to be ups/downs and that’s what brings us closer and stronger. I’m so sorry about your headache, hate it when it happens and can ruin your day. For some reason seeing David with his haircut I see a little bit of Nathanial in him lately, they are both so cute. Hope today is a better day for you.
thank you so much 🙂 the headache is better now thankfully. 🙂
Happy Anniversary! If marriage was a flat road, we’d easily be bored. Bumps and valleys are to be expected. Marriage is of two individuals who are not of like minds. Each year together is a milestone. May you share many, many more.
thank you!! Yes, it is a milestone and I too hope we have many many more!