Today is the anniversary of when Melanie and I got married. In typical fashion, we’ve approached the anniversary with a sort of nonchalance which is atypical of what most people do. Our first anniversary was celebrated by buying a grill and then getting food to cook on it. Our second anniversary was also a grilling affair, this time during a storm. Today, as we are nowhere near our grill, we will be going out to a restaurant within walking distance of the hotel with our daughter and then probably go to bed early.
Probably doesn’t sound very exciting to most people. However, it is exactly what we want to do today and that’s what counts.
Although it may sound like I’m being aloof about all of this, it’s difficult to put into words how lucky I feel to be married to such a wonderful woman as Melanie. On one hand, it may not seem like we’re doing much at all, that there are no grand romantic gestures happening on this day. But on the other, we don’t need grand romantic gestures as we really try to show how much we love each other every day. The milestones in a relationship are nice and it’s nice to reflect on those good times, which we will do, but it’s much better to enjoy the whole ride rather than just a few points along the way.
I am looking forward to dinner tonight and celebrating our anniversary. But as it’s nice to look back now and then to see how far we’ve come, Melanie and I have always looked forward to our future together. I’m sure that we will continue to do so tonight.
3 Responses to “Three Years of Happiness”
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Oh, that is romantic. And you’re absolutely right – the “grand romantic gestures” are not what a good relationship are built on. It is actually the “little daily gestures” that hold things together for the long haul. Remember the “in good times and in bad times” (or whatever terminology was in your vows) – I can attest that often it feels like the bad outweighs the good by a lot but then the two of you have a big laugh over some insignificant (at least, to others) thing, that’s the “glue”. I could go on and on – but I won’t! Just so glad you two found each other!! Your future together is definitely “rosy”. Love ya’.
Congradulations! just remember these nice quite ones, when Audrey and your friends surprise you with a large party on your 50th!
Congratulations not just for having three years together, but also for realizing the importance of showing one another how much you love each other every single day.
Well done and please continue.