little bitty girl

Dearest Stefan,

What a bad wife I was last year! I just realized that I did not do a posting for our 3rd year wedding anniversary. As you like to remind me, supposedly I have also been neglectful about giving you your 3rd year anniversary present. I don't remember this at all, but somehow you, Mr. Holey Brain, seems to. According to you, I was supposed to give you a child in our 3rd year. So, I am a year late...plus, have you seen me lately? WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!!!

I was remembering the early days of our courtship the other day. You were so cautious about being in a relationship. It wasn't really about me, it was the fact that you had ended a long term relationship and you weren't really sure about whether or not you could commit to anyone. You weren't even sure about the idea of love...

But there was just something about you. I know it sounds so cliche but I just felt an irresistible pull to you. So I asked you to take a chance, not on me necessarily. But on the adventure that could be. And I am so glad that you did.

I always knew that you were going to be the perfect husband and father for me and our future children. Let's face it, you're not for everyone....You're not the type of person who will wear your emotions on your sleeve, but the few of us who win a place in your heart, we are rewarded with absolute loyalty, your wicked sense of humour and your endless kindness. I see how much you care for those I love. You're always looking out for people around you. You're so conscientious about how you live your life and seem to just have an innate sense of right and wrong. All the children we know flock to you and you never seem to lack the patience to play the same game over and over for the TWENTIETH time. You're the type of leader who leads by virtue of example.

Most importantly, I have never doubted how deeply or how much you love me. You are the very best friend a person could have.

Baby is so lucky to have you as a father. I cannot imagine a better person to guide him/her through this trepidatious journey of life. I hope they inherit many of your finer qualities but not all... After all, let's be truthful...I am just more fun in general!

I am so lucky that you took that chance.

Love always,

Karen