Dynamic Yet Consistent

Last night Beth and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary.  We treated ourselves to a progressive meal downtown with dinner at the Bistro, coffee at Spencer’s and a galaxy pie at Mariah’s.  We walked around the square and ran into old friends.  But mostly, we just enjoyed being with each other.  It was great to get out of the house together (My brother and his wife watched Mikayla while we were out) but we both agreed, we have just as much fun sitting at house together watching old Law and Order SVU episodes while playing games.

I think that is what makes our relationship different… and special… and so meaningful.  We find our enjoyment together in just being.  We don’t have to be doing things, or going places, we take pleasure where ever we are and whatever we are doing.  Some people’s relationships are defined by their activities, or by their mutual friends, or by their “accomplishments.”  I feel our relationship defines those things for us rather than those things defining our relationship.  I feel like we could lose all our possessions and connections and we would still be who we are and our relationship would never skip a beat.

I cannot conceive what my life would be like without Beth.  We have been together through every major decision of life: everything from choosing colleges to raising children.  We have both said how unbelievable it is that we have been married for 5 years (and dating for over 10).  But at the same time, I can’t remember what it was like before, nor imagine life the next 5, 10, 50 years without her.

I love you Babe.