Better & Better

Last night I had a wonderful dream. I dreamed that Rich & I were younger (before we were married) & dating. I love having dreams like those - I always wake up with a smile on my face, but this morning I woke up slightly sad.

I miss those days, is that a wrong thing?

Everyone who knows me, knows that my kids are my life and that being a stay at home mom has always been my dream. I love my kids so so much & they have brought so much joy to our lives. They are my heart. But there are days like today where I miss it being just me & Rich, where we didn't have that many responsibilities yet, when we could stay out late together & have fun, when we were first married, no kids, & could enjoy sleeping in on weekends & going out on a moment's whim last minute & not have to be back in time for anything. I miss those days.

But then as I tucked my kids in for their (late) naps just now, I realized that my life just gets better and better. I love staring at my kids' faces & seeing in them a little of me & a little of Rich. They are the product of our love & I know that sooner than later they will grow up & leave the nest. That is a sad thing to think about. So I am cherishing today & the time that they are little because each stage of life goes by too quickly.

I still cannot believe that on Friday it will be 5 whole years that Rich & I will be married! In my opinion we have been through so much already in five little years- three deployments, a few moves, and two kids! =) I feel so blessed already. I love being married to my best friend, someone who knows me inside & out, who knows my weaknesses yet loves me in spite of them & someone who I can count on & trust. I am such a lucky girl. =)

I hope everyone has a fun Valentine's Day!