Anniversary

Well, today marks my 13th anniversary.  Made it through Unlucky 13!

And in many ways it HAS been a tough year, with Mark's job change and finances tighter as a result.  it has been stressful and frustrating at times.  And yet, I am still happy to be married to him.  You say "better or worse, richer or poorer" and you mean it, but of course you're hoping that you'll stay on the positive side of the column.  It's nice to know that you can work, as a couple, even when times aren't so great.

Thank you Mark, for putting up with me.  For making me laugh every single day.   For taking out the trash every week, for rubbing my feet even though it skeeves you out,  for being such a generous father.

Tonight we will celebrate by going out to dinner (using a coupon, of course!) and we will continue our recent tradition of taking the kid with us.  He's one of the most wonderful things to come out of our marriage, so it feels right to include him.