Does My Husband Read?

I always wondered if my husband read my posts. My website is saved in my favorites, and he easily has access to that. Don't worry, honey, if you do, I don't mind. I am just curious.

Today is our 3 year anniversary. Part of me thinks, "wow, 3 years, that seemed to fly by". And the other part of me thinks, "only 3 years, it seems like we have been together forever". Now, with that second statement, I don't mean it bad in anyway, only that I almost can't remember a time without him.

I guess it is appropriate to tell the story on how we met. Now it isn't really exciting, but I still like to tell it.

In July of 1998, I was working as a cashier for a local grocery store. This was after I was kicked out of college. I met a girl, who then became my really good friend (due in December). She always told me about this guy who was at their house all of the time. She said he needed a girlfriend, so she didn't have to see him everyday. (Her husband is Gary's best friend since they were 3). So, I went to a get together at her house one day. Gary sat in the corner, reading a newspaper. He didn't even say one word to me, except for the "Hi", when we were introduced. To say the least, I wasn't interested in someone who didn't even want to talk to me.

My friend was disappointed, but not surprised. She said that he was a very shy person when he first meets people. (I now find this to be very true!)

A few months later, I saw Gary at a bowling alley. He was with his best friend and I was with a couple friends. A friend that I was with knew Gary and started talking to him. Since I was there, I was involved in the conversation. I noticed that he was so nice and funny. I thought to myself, "I should take the time to get to know this guy".

My friend then gave Gary my phone number, and we talked all of the time. Our first date was to go see the movie "Titanic". We would hang out everyday. I realized this is the most amazing man I ever met.

He proposed to me two years later, on March 27, 2000. It wasn't anything that he planned out. But there is a reason behind that. He is the type of person that gets so excited to give you a present, he can't wait for a day or a time or a cue to give it to you. It is like those presents burn a hole in his pocket. He has actually given me birthday presents a day or two early, because he can't wait. So, he gave me the beautiful ring in our kitchen as soon as he got home from the store. He did get down on one knee and asked me to marry him. Of course, I said yes.

We spend a long year and a half planning a great wedding. Everything turned out beautifully. It was a beautiful fall day. I couldn't have asked for better weather. It was well worth the money we had spent. Then we had a wonderful honeymoon. We took a 4 night Caribbean cruise and then spent 2 days in Disney World. It was the best vacation ever!!

And now here we are 3 years later, with a house and a baby. We have been truly blessed with everything that has happened in our lives. It's almost like I am waiting for the roof to cave in.

And honey, if you are reading, I love you and Happy Anniversary!!!