You guessed it Groundhog's day is special to Kevin and I. It is our anniversary. It has been thirteen years. I sat up that night thinking about the past thirteen years. I contemplated what it was that made me love Kevin even more now then I did when we first married. I decided that it was all of the things that I first felt annoyed with, that make me love him now. In honor of our thirteen years, I am going to list thirteen things:
1. The way he leaves his socks all over the house.....I use to be so annoyed by this, but now I appreciate it because it is a sign that he is home to stay for a while.
2. The way he paces all over the house when he talks on the phone....I use to have to leave the room when he did this, but now I just follow him around and try to distract his train of thought (He loves this!)
3. The way he refused to get something unless it was the best.....I grew up trying to get the cheapest things, but now I realize that the nice things last so much longer that now we actually save money.
4. The way he always has to perform some routine maintenance on the car.....I hate spending money on cars, but now I realize that our cars last longer and have less problems because of it.
5. The way he tells me "If it's not something nice, I dont want to hear it"......I use to feel offended by this. I thought that he did not care about my feelings, but now I know that he would stand up for anyone and he is so kindhearted.
6. The times he wakes up in the middle of the night acting out his dreams....I use to be frightened by this, but now I start acting out his dream with him. We have quite the entertainment going on.
7. The way he does not worry about anything......I worry about everything and I use to feel that it was a sign of weakness to be so carefree, but now I realize that it is a strength.
8. The way he tells me I look good all of the time, no matter what weight I am......I use to feel that this was a fake compliment, but now I realize that from the way he looks at me, I know it is true.
9. The way he is always so willing to help EVERYONE.....I use to feel that he was placing us last, but now I realize that he loves everyone and he really cares, even about us.
10. His quiet ways....I use to be a person that needed to have something to say all of the time, but now I realize how comfortable silence can be with the ones you love. I learn a lot about Kevin by being quiet and observing him.
11. The way he trusts everyone.....I always wondered why he was so naive to his surroundings, but I have since realized that he is just non-judgemental. He really sees only the good in other people.
12. The way he always wanted to go to movies on our dates.....but now I think that I enjoy this even more then Kevin. I love to be able to sit right next him for hours.
13. His sense of humor.....but now I have the same one as him. We even say the same things. I think that after years of marriage you really do become one.
These are just a few of the things that I love so much about Kevin. If you would have asked me twelve years ago, I would have said these were the things that frustrated me, but now they endear me to him. I always have this fear that he is going to die. He is too perfect sometimes, and I am just waiting for him to be translated. When I think this way I think of all of the things that I would miss about him if he were gone, and these are just 13. I love you Honey.
7 comments:
That is beautiful. I find it interesting that instead of trying to change your spouse you have recognized the positive in differences to the point that many of the differences have become similarities. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to those who have a marriage that is not living in the shadows. -Mark
So sweet and true. You gave me a lot to think about...maybe I feel the same about the one I married. Congrats on the 13 and happy wishes for the rest of eternity.
Congratulations! You sound like a girl in love. You know, I always think Joe is going to die, too. It doesn't seem possible for perfection to stay, but then I think of the Hinckleys.
Happy Anniversary! I agree with you - being married for 13 years is great! You come to love and appreciate each other so much more each year.
I think this list shows maturity in a marriage. When you love unconditionally you start to appreciate who they are and stop trying to change them. You two are amazing and I love you both.
Happy Anniversary! Beautiful Nicole! I could relate-- #2,4,5,6,7,8,9,(oh definately not #10--probably why Kevin is so quiet),11, 12, and 13!
Love you guys!
That is one of the sweetest husband posts. Thank you for showing me this perspective. I should adopt it with the things that drive me nuts about my husband! :)
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