10 Years

10 years ago we became us. We were friends first and while we don't know a lot of the “dates that matter,” we did pause those many years ago and note this date. We were freshmen in college. I doubt either of us knew for sure we'd still be together 10 years down the road, but I think we both thought that it was the start of something big.

10 years later, we have created a whole life together. It has moved from college to marriage to parenthood. We have lived in three states, a few different apartments and houses, miscellaneous jobs and even two dogs, not to mention two kids.

I'd be lying if I said there aren't times that he drives me absolutely bonkers (and to be fair, I'm know I am likewise maddening on a regular basis), but the good is far more memorable than most of the bad and much more frequent too. We make an awesome team. We have very complimentary strengths and yet still enjoy many of the same things. And I've never had a moment's regret about saying “I do.”

While friends talk about how their husbands have never fed their kids dinner or put them to bed, I can honestly say that Matt is every bit as much parent as I am. Sure we do things differently, but he is every bit as competent and confident with Tabby as I am. And I really look forward to him raising a son as well. We make a damn good team and there is no one else I'd rather wake up to every day.

I've greatly enjoyed the past 10 years and I eagerly anticipate what the next 10 will bring. Here's to my husband and best friend, Matt and to many many more lovely years.