What I have learned in six years of marriage

Sunday was our 6th wedding anniversary. We stayed home and had a nice dinner, watch a movie and opened a bottle of champagne. Monday was Chris's 32nd birthday so we got a babysitter and we went out for a nice dinner. As we were having some alone time in our room I looked around and realized how much our life has changed. Instead of the romantic getaway or fancy hotel suite I saw lot's of baby toys, a pile of dirty laundry, a nice pile of folded clean laundry, a baby monitor, a dog starring at me because he has not been fed and my husband's pager that could go off any minute! Life has definitely changed for us and we have learned alot about marriage, here are some of the things we have learn!

1. Marriage is not easy and it does not come naturally, it takes work and to make it work you must be purposeful!

2. Never start a deep conversation that could potentially lead to an argument after 10pm

3. You still can't fart even when you are in the bathroom (this is from Chris)

4. The best gift are definitely the most expensive!

5. The budget talk always results in an argument!

6. How selfish and proud we really are

7. People change so you have to be willing to love and accept these changes, otherwise you will never be able to stay married

8. The best thing you can do for your sex life is learn to laugh and it is ok to plan sex!

9. Staying up past 11pm is no longer fun, it's stupid and you regret it

12. Dating can mean, dinner at home with kids in bed, a movie and going to bed early

11. The best thing we can do for each other is speak kind words of encouragement and support

12. God knew what I never knew I needed in a husband!

I am truly best to have such an amazing husband. He is always the first to apologize and quick to forgive. He loves me despite my selfishness! I am looking forward to my marriage continuing to get better.

-Tammi