Reflecting on eight years.
Years filled with joy, love, children and friendship.
And so very much kindness.
For as long as we’ve been together, he has woken early each morning and made me coffee.
Uncoaxed by yours truly.
At first, when we were dating, I thought it was just his cute little way of making his sale.
We worked together in the same building and he would bring me my favorite coffee each morning.
“Yes, I am the most considerate guy you have ever met (aside from your father), I can make you laugh uncontrollably, I have that adorable little dimple on my left cheek when I smile at you AND I will bring you coffee each and every morning…..if you will have me.”
“I’m going once. Going twice.”
SOLD!
Yes. I bought it. I bought the whole package. And it wasn’t just his way of making his sale.
No false advertising, no tricky gimmicks. Just the plain and simple, honest to goodness truth.
Each passing year, I’ve coyly waited for it to wear off. Maybe if I really make him mad, he’ll slip up and be imperfect just once.
Oh sure, there’s the usual “toilet seat shenanigans” and his personal #1 top single hit, “Log Sawing Lullaby” he showcases each and every night.
But every relationship has these little hiccups. And we won’t even delve into my bad habits. Not here.
No, I have it pretty good. And unfortunately, I tend to take it for granted.
That is just one of my many flaws.
So, this is for you, babe.
This Saturday, we leave town, just you and I to celebrate these 8 wonderful years together. And for those five days leading up to our departure, I will be sharing with everyone ALL that I am thankful for, in you.
Undoubtedly, I will leave something out but for the most part, I think you will know and fully understand just how grateful I am to have found you.
And to have never lost you.
I love you.
11 responses to “A week of reflecting…”
My favorite part of this? Is how happy you both look–and it’s obviously because you’re with each other. Congratulations! (And Kalurah, you are absolutely gorgeous!) What a cool tribute.
Happy Anniversary to the cutest of couples. Eight years is something to be proud of!
Congratulations to the both of you. And blessing on this next year. 8 years is something to behold, isn’t it?!
Kalurah you brought tears to my eyes because I’m so very happy for you! It’s very rare that you find what you and Jason have… and then to keep it! For 8 years! Congratulations!!!
congrats on your anniversary! that was a beautiful post and i’m sure he’ll be touched. my favorite part though is that he’s holding your shoes in the one picture.
that’s the kind of man i was lucky enough to find too…knows exactly how i like my coffee, carries my purse when my arms are full of sleeping kids…and it’s all just who he is. but i wish you’d send yours here to train mine to make my coffee every morning!
Hi Kalurah, I only know you through your work, and what you have made for me. I added your blog to my blog reader and it popped up while I was feeling sorry for myself and was a little mad at something my husband (of twentyeight years)had done. But after reading this I called him back and told him that I love him very much. In all the years WE have been together (since we were in high school!!) he has always put me ahead of everything. We both have some rotten habits and every so often we snap at each other but there is no one, anywhere, that I would ever want to be with.
You and Jason look so happy and right together and I’m sure you guys will be together forever.
Happy Anniversary!
Rosanne
Awwww! Have a great time.
You are definetly blessed with a husband very much like your Dad. I always told you girls to look for a husband with the same type of personality as your Dad and for once, you listened to me! See, I am right sometimes. We couldn’t wish for a better son-in-law and have come to love him just like a son. He’s not only an exceptional husband, he’s also a very good father and his kids love him so much, they fight over him.
Congratulations on 8 wonderful years and before you know it, you will have been married for 34 years. Forever is not just a dream.
That’s the sweetest thing I’ve ever read. You’re a lucky girl. Congratulations!
Melisaa,
Yes, happiness is key in a marriage.
I think if you’re happy, you will weather any storm.
Mrs. G,
Thanks! 🙂
Wende,
Thank you. Yes, 8 years seems so long and yet it seems we’ve been together even longer because we’re so close.
Maija,
SO sweet of you. Thank you. 🙂
Sarah,
Ha, ha! I think that there’s probably a rare few that do the coffee thing. I know how good I got it! 🙂
Rosanne,
HI!! It’s so cool to hear from you, here. I am stoked that you visit me at etsy and here!
I am glad to have that effect on you. You made me cry!
We are made for each other. I know we are. There just can’t be anyone else “righter” for the both of us. 🙂
Jenn,
Thank you, Jenn!
Mom,
I don’t know how many times I have said to Jason, “Oooooh! You’re just like my father!”
But when I think about it, the things that mirror dad are things that also make him the perfect man to put up with me.
Patient.
Quiet.
Extremely easy going.
No wonder we have lasted. 😉
iSew,
I know. Thank you!
D*mn grrl, you’re making us look bad. You realize that, don’t you? Oh, and Mr. While-They-Play? do you do workshops or anything?
Congrats on 8 years!