We completed the birthday and anniversary extravaganza. Annie's birthday on June 28 was followed by our anniversary on July 7 (7 years on 7-7-07!!), Johnny's birthday July 8, and Ellie's birthday July 11. If I see another piece of neon-frosted cake I think I might hurl. Matt and I went over all that has happened in 7 years of marriage. Here's the review:
7 of the best years of my life
6 little hands brought into the world
5 moves (3 apartments, 2 homes--I am a serial mover)
4 jobs held
3 cars purchased
2 mortgages
1 happy happy family
I can't believe it's all there on paper, but there it is. Hard to believe we were just 24 when we started down this road. Mere tadpoles. I suppose we've been busy. And although I will always look back and think how much easier it would have been if we had a house first, or been more vigilant about savings, or understood what we were doing before we did it, I also realize that for two doubting Thomases who are sometimes thickheaded to good advice, reinventing the wheel is a chore we inevitably must complete. I also realize that what has happened has made our kids who they are and has made us who we are. Happy 6th, happy 4th, and happy 1st to our sweet cherubs. And thanks to all of our friends and family who have been with us through this meandering but purposeful path. We're blessed.
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