A Year Later...

Who knew in October of 2013 that a person I knew of and had talked too very little was going to make such a large impact on my life. Between sports, life, and work...trying to get to that "first date" was near impossible. We spent 4 months trying to find "the time" to get together. We each went about our lives as though we just weren't going to be able to fit into each others. Though never venturing too far. We went out as a group of friends...once, then that was it. Until February 2014 (if I remember correctly - or maybe it was January lol) - it happened - we went on a "date"! We met for a late dinner and drinks...and he even paid the tab (well you all know my life...that right there won me over lol)! We laughed, talked, learned about each other a little more... I just remember thinking - he's not like the rest of them, and there was something about his eyes and smile that made my heart beat faster. 

Over the course of about a month, we continued to talk more, saw each other a few more times. Then on March 16th... we made it "official" - he decided that he wanted to torture himself and be mine. Though, not fully official until April when it went on Facebook ;) haha. 

Over the last year I have grown to love this man more and more. We've certainly had our ups and downs, I won't sit here and say it's been perfect. But it's been perfect for us. He loves me at my worst and my best, as I do him. He knows I'm still growing as a person and partner. He knows how to push my buttons, as I know how to push his. He knows I don't do things the way I should all the time. He also knows that he's right 75% of the time, and tries not to throw that in my face too much! He's keeps me grounded. He keeps me smiling. There are days I want to punch him and days I want to hug him. But at the end of each day...he lays beside me and tells me he loves me before we go to bed, no matter what the day behind entailed. 

Not only have I had the pleasure of loving this man, but I have had the pleasure of loving two beautiful kids too. Watching them grow up in the last year has been so much fun. I've become a "soccer mom" (technically - football, baseball, and basketball mom, but you know the stereotype)...and I love every minute of it. They are smart, loving, and so much fun to be around. They may not be "my" kids, but when people ask me why I'm at a basketball or football game, I say, "to watch my kid play". I am not trying to be their mom, as they have one who has raised them to be amazing kids...but I'm going to love them that much, and I will always be here for them. I can't wait for more adventures with these two characters.  

At 33 years old, after being through all the ups and downs, after losing myself and finding it again... I have never been as happy as I am today. I love you Shaun. I will love you until my last breath. You don't complete me, you compliment me. You are the nuts to my sundae, and the kids are my sprinkles. Happy One Year...

*lottle*

~Melissa