Another year later, and we’re still waiting for the richer. ;)
Reading through my August posts from last year I noticed that a lot of things have changed in one year. Nothing consequential, but a few things. My vacuum quest has ended, which I’ll be writing about later. I’ve learned to love those AI2′s or pocket diapers that were so mysterious to me a year ago, apparently. Our child now sleeps through the night, although he did wake up last night all stuffed up and coughing. And he still woke up a little after 7. So some things change and some things stay the same.
More than that, though, we’re still here. We’re still together. We’re still moving forward with our life plans and getting degrees and enjoying our beautiful son. Once again, I don’t think anyone plans on living with their Mom and Dad (or Mom and Dad in-law) on their 3rd anniversary. But I find myself in the unique position of being grateful for where we are, who we are with, and the challenges and blessing we’ve experienced in the last three years. We’d still like John to be able to find a better job. And I’d like for all the things I’ve been planning to work out in September. But you know, all in time.
As for what I think we’ll do today…I’m really not sure. I only learned last night at about 5pm that John had a personal day, allowing him two whole days off in a row. Also: we’re not really rolling in the dough. Each year we’ve tried to get something that goes along with the anniversary gift calendar thing…our first year, the paper anniversary (I was 8 months pregnant) we bought an Atlas for driving across the country and two books for our impending child. Last year on the cotton anniversary we bought a blanket that started out on our bed and has navigated itself to Cy’s bed. This year is our “leather” anniversary. John was saying something about getting tattoos last night. Maybe we’ll do that. Nothing says leather anniversary like etching love affirmations in our flesh. My guess is we’ll go for something a bit different.
No matter what we do though, 3 years later has found us still working towards some common end, surrounded by people who love us and our son. Good times.
Congrats you guys! Hope you were able to do something fun.