I have been married 17 years. Wow! So much time. Good time. Quality time. Just wild to think that I married my best friend 17 years ago. We have been through a lot. We have grown. We have changed. Yet, we are still the same two people that fell in love and eloped with a little chapel wedding on the beach of Ventura.
We celebrated with a simple dinner out. Nothing fancy ... time alone, time to talk and just be.
Gifts were out of the budget. And also not truly necessary. Our time together each day and all we've been blessed is a continual gift.
I did however surprise him with a desk that I have been working on. No money was spent .... it was a old door that was beat up. A little sanding and a little paint, plus 4x4 legs (recycled from my dad), and a few sweet touches, it turned out pretty nice.
Come to find out a 17 year anniversary is symbolized with wooden furniture. Who'd a thought.
(a picture I love ..... capturing him now as he was a long time ago)
Bub has been sick all week. The flu. And a nasty case. He has missed school and spent much time in bed. While I never want my children to be sick, I can say we had a lot of good time together this week. We have talked, watched movies, and snuggled.
My week has been turned upside down, as I have been home with him the entire time. Yet there is something so comforting in taking care of your child. There is no place I'd rather be. Several times Bub thanked me for taking care of him, he said it was comforting to him.
I'm so thankful for our relationship.
I saw this on Pinterest and just love what it says ...
1. Teach him the words for how he feels. 2. Be a cheerleader for his life 3. Teach him how to do laundry 4. Read to him and read with him. 5. Encourage him to dance. 6. Make sure he has examples of good men who are powerful because of their brains, their determination, and their integrity. 7. Make sure he has examples of women who are beautiful because of their brains, their determination, and their integrity 8. Be an example of a beautiful woman with brains, determination, and integrity. 9. Teach him to have manners 10. Give him something to believe in 11. Teach him that there are times when you need to be gentle 12. Let him ruin his clothes 13. Learn how to throw a football 14. Go outside with him 15. Let him lose 16. Give him opportunities to help others 17. Remind him that practice makes perfect. 18. Answer him when he asks, "Why?" 19. Always carry band-aids and wipes on you. 20. Let his dad teach him how to do things 21. Give him something to release his energy 22. Build him forts 23. Take him to new places 24. Kiss him 25. Be home base
It hit home with me of who I am to Bub and who I want to be.
Teaching a son to be a man. As a mother you are never ready for it but so awesome to watch and be a part of.
I am ever so thankful for the men in my life. Who they are, who they were and who they will be.
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