I was pretty sure my 10 year anniversary would mean a tropical vacation, or maybe a lovely new piece of pricey jewelry. Little did I know I would be spending this monumental day with 3 kids... in a messy house...pregnant and gaining weight by the minuet...my husband on the other side of the country...without so much as a celebratory dinner. I also would have never thought I'd be so happy spending it this way.
Dale and I started dating 2 weeks before my High School graduation. That means- I have spent my entire adult life loving the same person.
You learn a lot about someone in 13 years together. Some good things... and some things that you SWEAR you didn't know before you said "I do".
The best thing I have learned about Dale is that he has tremendous patients. Then all of the sudden he was the most impatient person in the world. What happened? Life happened.
We were changing. That's okay. We just needed to change together. I became the patient one... for awhile.
I think you can measure a relationship by what storms you are able to weather. If that's true then we are solid. Life has beaten us up one side and down the other. We have spent way too much time in dark places. I wouldn't change a thing. We continue to learn.
A lot happens in a 10 year marriage. We've had our good hair years, and our bad hair years. The more hair Dale lost- the shorter he cut it. We can guess when our weight wasn't where we wanted it, by the lack of pictures that year. We went from doing dishes for 2, to doing dishes for 5. (and peeling noodles off the ceiling from Crew)
10 years ago we did something right. We started an eternal family... and we have worked every day to build on what we started.
We learned how to be parents to 2 very different , very girly. little girls.
Dale's learned how to love dance competitions- because he loves Pyper.
I've learned how to discipline Elle when she does something wrong, even though I totally "get her". I understand her thought process, and it usually makes sense to me... but Dale has pointed out that just because I get it- it doesn't make it okay.
We've learned how to have fun, even though we're poor. And we're both learning how to be parents to a little boy- because our girls were absolute false advertising.
So while I WILL get my tropical vacation, AND my pricey jewelry... I'm pretty content putting the kids to bed early and hanging out with my best friend. For now. Hey Willis- Keep in mind that we can put the kids to bed early in Fiji too! Loves
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Meghan, your name is Meghan right. Well I must say that I never thought that I would spend my 10 year wedding aniversery this way either. One day I will make up for this day and many more that i owe you for. You are the best mom that any kid could have and the best wife to support his husband even after leaving you with 3.5 kids. I do love you and miss you very much. Some day I will make it up for you. Love Willis
Awwwe, you two are going to make me cry!!! OK it's midnight and my eyes are already watery.
Congrats!!! You guys have THE most beautiful family....I can say that cuz I know! I hope the years away bring you closer to home again...since we're being all smooshy and everything.
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WOW 10 years is NUTS!! So crazy how the time flies. I'm thinking you deserve a freaking amazing reward for a 10 year anniversary... something insane. Go for it. Oh, and CONGRATS on #4!!! Another boy, oh man, good luck!
That was a really sweet post. Happy 10 year!
Happy 10th Anniversary! You guys have such a great family, & I'm sure the new addition will be just as cute! After 10 yrs. it all seems to get better & better from here on out! Love ya! Kim
Meg-happy anniversary!!! Wow, I can't believe it's been 10 years. I am so proud of you and the wife and mother you are. You and Dale have come such a long way and have had some really hard times. I am soooo grateful that you had the wisdom to hang in there! The progress that you have made is very apparent. I am pleased that you believe so strongly in being a stay-at-home mom so you can raise your own kids and not have day care do it for you. Way to go, Meg!! Your kids are very well behaved and secure and it's because of you! I love you, mom
Congratulations! On everything- 10 years, pregnancy- wow. It was fun to see pictures of you guys. I think most of us have weathered some major "storms" and it is nice when others admit so that we can all feel a little more "normal."
Hope you are feeling good.
Happy Anniversary! I know the feeling...thinking that at 10 years you would go on an awesome vacation or something. Being poor SUCKS! Wonderful post by the way ;)
Miss you sis...lord have mercy more than you will ever know.
Happy 10 years!!! Wow it is hard for me to believe it was that long ago, but I do remember going to your reception. You guys are great and deserve the best. We just wish you were closer, (maybe someday)
OMGosh you have the most beautiful family. Happy Anniversary.
Oh, and uh, sorry for spilling the beans to Mom...I didn't know she didn't know.
What a sweet post, Meghan! You have a great attitude! Happy Anniversary you two! You've built an incredible family together! They are such a credit to you both!
sweet post meghan, happy anniversary! sorry you couldn't spend it together on a beautiful island!! Hopefully some day soon! If you need any help with the kids or a break to take a nap let me know, i'd love to help out!
This is such a nice post Meghan! Happy anniversary a little late. :)
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