I Like* You
Posted on | July 28, 2009 | 14 Comments |
That’s what we use to write/say when we were dating and haven’t said the BIG “L” word. You know, when you read something and there’s an asterix next to it, there’s usually some sort of disclaimer or more info on that item. So it was our way of saying more than like {::SMILES}.
Fast forward and it’s now our 6th anniversary. Time sure flies when you’re having fun! So many things have happened too since then and they’re all great! We’re very very lucky and I am thankful each and everyday. Like I said the other day, don’t think our relationship’s all peachy, we do have our down time and we have habits that annoy the heck out of each other but we somehow make up and things are great again.
I wish I can share a wedding picture but I don’t have any. WHAT? Well, we never had a nice white wedding. Actually we almost didn’t have a wedding because hubby had to go to work (military time ya know). But we did, legally and without anybody dear with us that day. There were two reason why we did what we did: Miss M and we’re both divorced Catholics.
For a couple years we’ve contemplated on getting annulments so that we could do a church wedding but for different reasons we couldn’t. I won’t share hubby’s reason but mine you can probably guess… my ex and I are the bestest friends and finding a good reason for an annulment have been really hard. Plus, we don’t want to pretend it didn’t exist.
Now, I still wish for a white wedding (and I’m always drooling over other people’s wedding pics) but I don’t know, it’s been six years. Seems silly ya know. Hubby knows how much I love France and since we’ll be moving to England he said I can plan a vow renewal there. I think I’d like that. Something very very very small but memorable and shared with the kids…
Anyhow, that’s my wedding story. The day of the marriage was not memorable (except for the fact that we almost couldn’t do it) but the relationship that we’ve had from the day we met to today has been. That’s what matters right? I mean a white wedding doesn’t always guarantee a happily ever after. So, happy anniversary to us. It might not have started with a bang but I hope it’ll stay wonderful!
Nuff of that… here’s a card that I made for the husband. I should have used the asterix but I did this instead:
For our anniversary we left the kids at daycare and went out to lunch. After lunch we bought us a nice leather sofa, chair + ottoman. This is our 2nd big household purchase… the first was our sleep number bed. The next is a TV, in the UK since a US one won’t work there. Our current one is from 1999 or so.
Have a great week all! Til next time!!!
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Happy Anniversary! Your card is super cute!! My dh and I still say “I like you” all the time! My friends laugh at me, but I figure after so many years, it’s just as important to “like” your spouse! Glad you had a nice day with lunch and furniture shopping, sounds perfect to me!
Add a CommentOh Savitri…I love your stories…sounds like you guys had a perfect day!!! Happy Anniversary…CUTE card!!!
Add a CommentOh Savitri… *deep happy sigh* :) You are so right! Marriage is nothing about the big white dress. It’s about friendship, and commitment. Sounds like you too are right on target! I’m so happy for you! Happy Anniversary! :-)
Lovely card…as usual! :-)
Add a CommentMe too, I like the story.
You’re right about white wedding not guaranteeing a lasting a happily ever after… Renewing your vows in France sounds super romantic.
Glad you two were still able to get some alone time today. Happy Aniversary!
Add a Commenti LOVE the card… simple and cute is my favorite! Happy Anniv!
Add a Commentholy cute,..you rock girl!!
Add a CommentHappy Anniversary – glad that you had a wonderful lunch! :)
Add a CommentI hope you both have a wonderful anniversary!!!
Add a CommentHappy Anniversary! A vow renewal in France sounds completely, wonderfully lovely.
Add a CommentYes, you are right. A white wedding does not means you will have an everlasting marriage. What’s important is you are happy with each other’s companion :) Happy Anniversary to you, sweetie!
Add a Commenteek! cute!! and congratulations on your anniversary – enjoy england and france!!
Add a CommentCute card, Savitri! I bet hubby loved it.
The marriage is what’s important, but I know you know that.
I was just chatting with friends about wedding dresses. Loved mine, and the ceremony too, but the marriage wasn’t good and ended soon after.
Life isn’t always a fairtale, but even our non-fairytale moments can end in happily ever after.
Happy Anniversary!
Add a CommentMy dear, I’m so behind in browsing your blog! Happy Belated Anniversary!
The card is super cute.
I love your honesty…it’s refreshing. I love that you write about the ups and downs of life. I’m sad you were teased as a child.
We eloped by choice (our families all knew about it) and got married on a beach in Maui. It was a perfect decision for us. Having your vow renewal across the pond sounds like a great idea.
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