Half Of My Life
Today is my 19th wedding anniversary. I've officially been married almost as long as I was unmarried.
I turned 20 on November 14, 1989. I met my husband November 20, we were engaged November 30, (edit - I corrected this - it used to say the 20th and I did NOT get married the same day I met him - that's what I get for typing late at night!) and married December 16. To this day, neither of us can answer the question, "Why so quick?" We look at each other and shrug. I dunno. Love.
We've had six babies together - and I do mean together, he was there for each and every minute of each one - dealt with tricky family issues on both sides, cancer, surgeries for both of us and some of our kids, moved about a dozen times, laughed until we felt like puking and held each other while we (ok, me) cried.
My hubby is probably the person who knows me the best. He knows what I'm like first thing in the morning - grumpy - how I like to sleep - alone and with a fan and lots of covers - and calls me an addict to the martial arts studio - which of course I am. He knows that I love to read and hate to clean. We've been to Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and on a couple of cruises.
He knows me so well that he knew *exactly* what to buy me for my anniversary gift. When we woke up, he suddenly remembered that he had a 7:30 meeting and dressed in his suit for work, leaving me to get everyone ready. I didn't think too much about it - he has a meeting every single day, so I just assumed it was earlier today. I put everyone in the van and started to drive off, and then noticed his car coming back towards me. "That's odd," I said aloud. "I wonder what happened to his meeting?" Then I saw that he was carrying a gift for me, and I started to laugh. I laughed even more when I opened it. I guess he's tired of hearing me complain.
love love the purple. Happy Anniversary.
Posted by: Susan | December 16, 2008 at 10:45 PM
love love the purple. Happy Anniversary.
Posted by: Susan | December 16, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Nice! I love that color! Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Ruby | December 16, 2008 at 11:39 PM
THAT is love, right there, Carmen. Happy Anniversary! :)
Posted by: jen | December 17, 2008 at 12:17 AM
Wow, engaged on the same day you met? That's serious!
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Lisa | December 17, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Happy anniversary! We have a December anniversary, too - just celebrated 10 years.
Posted by: Tonggu Momma | December 17, 2008 at 12:39 AM
Carmen Happy anniversary to you and the hubster! Wow 19 years. I did not remember that you were engaged on the same day.
Posted by: MariaC. | December 17, 2008 at 01:03 AM
Happy Anniversary :)
Posted by: mimbles | December 17, 2008 at 01:48 AM
Ha ha. Happy anniversary Carmen.
Posted by: J from Ireland | December 17, 2008 at 04:39 AM
Happy, Happy anniversary!
Posted by: Victoria | December 17, 2008 at 06:13 AM
He is a keeper
Posted by: amie | December 17, 2008 at 06:33 AM
What a great guy! And, he can sing too! :-) Happy Anniversary!!!!!
Posted by: A | December 17, 2008 at 06:39 AM
Awww...how great is that? Happy Anniversary Guys!
Posted by: Caren | December 17, 2008 at 07:10 AM
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
I have no idea what that is a picture of! LOL Is it an IPOD?
Posted by: Kathy B. in West Texas | December 17, 2008 at 07:11 AM
I knew it was going to be an ipod! Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: mhb | December 17, 2008 at 07:49 AM
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !!!
Posted by: Marie | December 17, 2008 at 08:02 AM
Happy Anniversary and may the music never stop!
Posted by: Deb | December 17, 2008 at 08:48 AM
That's really neat. Happy Anniversary Carmen, to you and the Hubster. But now the real question is: how long is it going to take you to reload all that music? :-)
Posted by: Nobody | December 17, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Well thank goodness he did that. I was almost ready to break down and buy you one myself. Happy anniversary to both of you.
Posted by: patois | December 17, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Happy Anniversary Carmen!! He totally gets you that's for sure!!
Posted by: Sandra | December 17, 2008 at 09:50 AM
So sweet!
Posted by: kalisah | December 17, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: KatieButler | December 17, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Aw....hope you have a wonderful anniversary! Rock out Carmen!
Posted by: Grace | December 17, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Happy, Happy Anniversary! Many Years!
Posted by: Mimi | December 17, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Enjoy your day, you 2!
Posted by: Headless Mom | December 17, 2008 at 11:45 AM