Six Years

I almost completely forgot to acknowledge that M and I celebrated our 6 year anniversary a few weeks ago.  I'm shocked we were even able to carve out any time at all with me in the depths of grad school, M in the throws of directing of what started out being 1 lab that is now 2, and you know raising a 2 year old :)  Thankfully, Rachael, the accountant from Matthew's work was able to babysit for us and M set up a reservation at our favorite Birmingham place Highlands Bar and Grill.

We are actually extending the celebration into this coming weekend as we head to Atlanta with friends to see Garth Brooks!  CAN'T WAIT!

What I've learned in 6 years of marriage:

 - M is hands down a way better person than me.
 - You are MOST definitely a product of your upbringing.
 - What you argued about in your 1st year of marriage will essentially be the same things you argue  about in your 6th :)
 - As my parents have always said and M and I have agreed with, "first year is the pits...it just gets better and better".
 - Child free vacations are a must and are worth every dime you spend.
 - Bringing a child into a marriage is HARD
 - Bringing a child into a marriage (after the initial shock and sleep deprivation wears off) makes your   bond even more meaningful
- Being in bed at 8:00 PM and on your 2nd episode of The West Wing is totally acceptable
- Having life-long couple friends is a key to survival
- Getting a good laugh with your spouse, especially at the expense of your unsuspecting toddler makes a bad day immediately good
- Falling asleep next to the same person every single night is about as good as it gets

Happy Anniversary M.  I love you very much and am so thankful to be married to someone as selfless, thoughtful, hardworking, and patient as you.  I feel so very blessed to be your wife!  Here's to another 60 years.