19 years ago today, on a random Tuesday, we were sitting on Washington Street waiting for the red light to turn green on our way to a building that doesn't exist anymore when you decided to jump the gun and decided to ask if we were going to be exclusive. Even though I was irritated I didn't get to ask my way (12 minutes...you couldn't have waited 12 minutes?), of course I said yes and now here we are with 3 gorgeous children and a love that grows a little more each day.
19 Years
19 years.
19 years since that Tuesday night.
19 years that brought us to a place I wouldn't trade.
19 years of achieving whatever we put our minds to.
19 years of partners and friends.
19 years that would seem like 19 days without our three tangible expressions of love.
19 years where one touch has more meaning between us than anyone could ever guess.
19 years of proving everyone wrong.
19 years of shared travel.
19 years of loving you more than life.
19 years of never regretting a second.
19 years would mean our relationship can drive, vote and be drafted.
19 years of agreements, disagreements and compromises.
19 years of shared seasons.
19 years of battle changing robots...ok, not really, but we've got to save something for next year, right?
19 years of developing our own level of communication.
19 years of stolen glances.
19 years of viewing you through fresh eyes every day.
19 years haven't been nearly long enough.
I love you completely darling and I always will.
Between now and then til I see you again I'll be loving you, Love me
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
18 Years
18 years
18 years of shared moments
18 years with everyone saying, "Are you freakin' kidding me? You've been together for 18 years?"
18 years with 3 gorgeous children
18 years defying expectations in our relationship
18 years watching the craziness of the world passing by while holding on to one another
18 years picking up bad habits from one another
18 years = almost 9 1/2 million minutes and each one feels both new and yet comfortable
18 years with 16 anniversary dinners at the same place (and almost the same dinner)
18 years of arguments, agreements, allusions and all our love
18 years with countless automobiles, apartments, collections, but our love staying strong and steady
18 years of watching everyone trying to fathom what we already know, love is all powerful
18 years having so many things become obsolete, but realizing that no matter what may come and go, our love is here to stay (and hopefully that cliche will go at some point)
18 years with my friend, my wife, my love
18 years with your heart next to mine
18 years with my temper and you're snoring (maybe it is a wonder why we're still together)
18 years of laughter far outweighing the tears
18 years never wondering, "what if"
18 years with one steady consistent presence, our love
I love you! We've seen a lot go by in our 18 years and I'm glad I get to experience it all with you. Just think, in another 18 years, we'll have seen all 3 of our children graduate from high school. At least, I hope so. Who knows what the future will bring, but whatever may come, I'll have you by my side to face it all with me.
Between now and then til I see you again I'll be loving you Love, me
18 years of shared moments
18 years with everyone saying, "Are you freakin' kidding me? You've been together for 18 years?"
18 years with 3 gorgeous children
18 years defying expectations in our relationship
18 years watching the craziness of the world passing by while holding on to one another
18 years picking up bad habits from one another
18 years = almost 9 1/2 million minutes and each one feels both new and yet comfortable
18 years with 16 anniversary dinners at the same place (and almost the same dinner)
18 years of arguments, agreements, allusions and all our love
18 years with countless automobiles, apartments, collections, but our love staying strong and steady
18 years of watching everyone trying to fathom what we already know, love is all powerful
18 years having so many things become obsolete, but realizing that no matter what may come and go, our love is here to stay (and hopefully that cliche will go at some point)
18 years with my friend, my wife, my love
18 years with your heart next to mine
18 years with my temper and you're snoring (maybe it is a wonder why we're still together)
18 years of laughter far outweighing the tears
18 years never wondering, "what if"
18 years with one steady consistent presence, our love
I love you! We've seen a lot go by in our 18 years and I'm glad I get to experience it all with you. Just think, in another 18 years, we'll have seen all 3 of our children graduate from high school. At least, I hope so. Who knows what the future will bring, but whatever may come, I'll have you by my side to face it all with me.
Between now and then til I see you again I'll be loving you Love, me
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
17 Years
17 Years
17 years side by side
17 years never once second guessing my decision
17 years grounded in a life of love
17 years of a relationship between Stanley Cups
17 years living around the city we've chosen as home
17 years of making new friends while keeping old friends
17 years playing together
17 years of pictures of our lives
17 years now with two beautiful children (and counting?)
17 years pretending our respective families aren't crazy, but knowing that they really are
17 years wondering how two people seemingly so incompatible on the surface can fit so perfectly
17 years of shorthand relationship notes
17 years of aging and changing...for the better
17 years of watching the world change around us, knowing in our hearts our love will never change
17 years of secrets only we'll ever know
17 years and yes, you are still the one
17 years knowing I could spend 17 lifetimes with you
For 17 years we've watched the world go by safe and secure in the knowledge that whatever else was going on, it wasn't going to touch us. Our foundation has only strengthened over those years and will continue to do so for the next 17 years and beyond.
I love you more today than I ever thought was possible 17 years ago, but now I know that our love knows no bounds.
Between now and then til I see you again I'll be loving you Love, me
17 years side by side
17 years never once second guessing my decision
17 years grounded in a life of love
17 years of a relationship between Stanley Cups
17 years living around the city we've chosen as home
17 years of making new friends while keeping old friends
17 years playing together
17 years of pictures of our lives
17 years now with two beautiful children (and counting?)
17 years pretending our respective families aren't crazy, but knowing that they really are
17 years wondering how two people seemingly so incompatible on the surface can fit so perfectly
17 years of shorthand relationship notes
17 years of aging and changing...for the better
17 years of watching the world change around us, knowing in our hearts our love will never change
17 years of secrets only we'll ever know
17 years and yes, you are still the one
17 years knowing I could spend 17 lifetimes with you
For 17 years we've watched the world go by safe and secure in the knowledge that whatever else was going on, it wasn't going to touch us. Our foundation has only strengthened over those years and will continue to do so for the next 17 years and beyond.
I love you more today than I ever thought was possible 17 years ago, but now I know that our love knows no bounds.
Between now and then til I see you again I'll be loving you Love, me
Monday, September 29, 2008
16 Years
16 years
16 years of intertwined hearts
16 years of changing technology but unchanging love
16 years building a loving family
16 years working toward a long and prosperous future
16 years of shared stories and events
16 years of stolen moments
16 years of holidays
16 years means 5,840 days together
16 years that can't be erased (nor should they be)
16 years of arbitrary twisting and turning in sync
16 years means our relationship can drive
16 years of sharing everything possible
16 years of wondering why you'd stick with me
16 years of gratefulness that you have
16 years feels more like 16 minutes
To us, my love.
She glided softly down the stairs, only a slight whisper of material and a small click of heel on stair to announce her presence. He glanced up feeling the familiar rush at seeing her, undimmed by the passing years. At the bottom of the stairs he held out his arm, they headed down the hallway to the foyer where he casually draped a wrap over her shoulders. He opened the door and she smiled as she saw the driver holding open the door to a classic Bentley. "And where are we headed?" she asked. "Somewhere special." he answered quickly. He gently closed her door and nodded to the driver, "No reason to hurry. We have plenty of time prior to the reservations." "Very good sir."
He climbed into the backseat and picked up her hand. "I love you!" he whispered. "I know." she answered smiling slightly. As the car headed toward dinner they sat in a comfortable silence enjoying the time. When they pulled up in front of the restaurant she kissed his cheek and said, "I can't believe you remembered." "It's only been 16 years, hon." he answered. "To some, 16 years is a lifetime." "Yes, but to me, it's only a small step at the beginning."
I love you!
Between now and then til I see you again, I'll be loving you. Love, me
16 years of intertwined hearts
16 years of changing technology but unchanging love
16 years building a loving family
16 years working toward a long and prosperous future
16 years of shared stories and events
16 years of stolen moments
16 years of holidays
16 years means 5,840 days together
16 years that can't be erased (nor should they be)
16 years of arbitrary twisting and turning in sync
16 years means our relationship can drive
16 years of sharing everything possible
16 years of wondering why you'd stick with me
16 years of gratefulness that you have
16 years feels more like 16 minutes
To us, my love.
She glided softly down the stairs, only a slight whisper of material and a small click of heel on stair to announce her presence. He glanced up feeling the familiar rush at seeing her, undimmed by the passing years. At the bottom of the stairs he held out his arm, they headed down the hallway to the foyer where he casually draped a wrap over her shoulders. He opened the door and she smiled as she saw the driver holding open the door to a classic Bentley. "And where are we headed?" she asked. "Somewhere special." he answered quickly. He gently closed her door and nodded to the driver, "No reason to hurry. We have plenty of time prior to the reservations." "Very good sir."
He climbed into the backseat and picked up her hand. "I love you!" he whispered. "I know." she answered smiling slightly. As the car headed toward dinner they sat in a comfortable silence enjoying the time. When they pulled up in front of the restaurant she kissed his cheek and said, "I can't believe you remembered." "It's only been 16 years, hon." he answered. "To some, 16 years is a lifetime." "Yes, but to me, it's only a small step at the beginning."
I love you!
Between now and then til I see you again, I'll be loving you. Love, me
Friday, May 23, 2008
Twelve Down Four To Go
Ottawa - check
New York - check
Philadelphia - check and double-check.
Detroit - Here we come.
I'm already weary of the time between series. I want to see hockey and I will tomorrow night. I'm tired of listening to the broadcasters talk about the precision, the puck-possession, and the shut-down defense of Detroit. Detroit's about to get a taste of what depth looks like on offense. Of the forwards only Tyler Kennedy hasn't scored at least one goal for the Pens and it isn't for lack of trying. The Pens aren't going to have the easiest time in the series, but I say they close it out in 6 on home ice in front of 17,132 screaming fans.
New York - check
Philadelphia - check and double-check.
Detroit - Here we come.
I'm already weary of the time between series. I want to see hockey and I will tomorrow night. I'm tired of listening to the broadcasters talk about the precision, the puck-possession, and the shut-down defense of Detroit. Detroit's about to get a taste of what depth looks like on offense. Of the forwards only Tyler Kennedy hasn't scored at least one goal for the Pens and it isn't for lack of trying. The Pens aren't going to have the easiest time in the series, but I say they close it out in 6 on home ice in front of 17,132 screaming fans.
Thursday, May 08, 2008
When The Puck Drops, The Cradle (Of Liberty, That Is) Will Fall
Bye Bye New York. Tee times vary by clubhouse. Please call ahead. Don't worry about getting enough guys together for doubles, the Flyers will soon be joining you.
That's right, in 6 short games or less (hopefully less) the Flyers will be giving statements to the press wondering what happened to their season.
I'm also predicting that Dallas will push their series to 7 and come out over Detroit.
The four remaining teams are halfway to the ultimate goal, but only two will survive to keep going.
One of the local sports talkshows has a host (and I'd love to have this soundbyte) and he opens a lot of segements and goes to commercial break with "The only thing better than advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals is stepping over the dead carcass of Philadelphia on the way there."
And, of course, there are other things going on besides hockey, but I just haven't had the energy to log on recently in trying to get the house ready for baby and get Gage's birthday invitations out and getting stuff ready for Adam's wedding and etc. etc. etc. Everyone seems to be well so that's an update at least.
That's right, in 6 short games or less (hopefully less) the Flyers will be giving statements to the press wondering what happened to their season.
I'm also predicting that Dallas will push their series to 7 and come out over Detroit.
The four remaining teams are halfway to the ultimate goal, but only two will survive to keep going.
One of the local sports talkshows has a host (and I'd love to have this soundbyte) and he opens a lot of segements and goes to commercial break with "The only thing better than advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals is stepping over the dead carcass of Philadelphia on the way there."
And, of course, there are other things going on besides hockey, but I just haven't had the energy to log on recently in trying to get the house ready for baby and get Gage's birthday invitations out and getting stuff ready for Adam's wedding and etc. etc. etc. Everyone seems to be well so that's an update at least.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
I've Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway, Or At Least I'm Gonna
Alternately titled: I'm Not In A New York State Of Mind
Or maybe: Running On Ice
(Can you tell Terri and I attended the Billy Joel concert Friday night?)
There's much in the way of past weekend wrap-up, but I'm a little too jumbled in those thoughts at the moment so here's the round 2 hockey action. I went 5 for 8, which is a little above my normal 50%.
And, in case anyone's forgotten, the remaining teams are 4 wins closer to holding this.
In the West
Detroit
vs.
Colorado
I'm disappointed that Nashville didn't make it out of the first round, but they shouldn't fret because Detroit won't make it out of the second. Once again, they're showing their age with visible wear and tear. Dominik, I'm retired, no I'm not, yes I am, no I'm not, Hasek is playing like he's already looking forward to summer forcing Osgood to come in and spell him. It's anyone's guess as to who starts round 2. Colorado, even with all their respective aged ones should be able to pull through this in 6 games.
San Jose
vs.
Dallas
It's a shame Calgary didn't make the most of game 7, but then again, no one I wanted won the game 7. I'm predicting that since Turco has a taste of what it's like to win a series, Dallas in 7.
In the East
Montreal
vs.
Philadelphia
Well, after taking their foot off the gas and allowing Boston to make a series of it, Philadelphia liked what they saw and did the same thing for Washington. Turns out Boston missed the memo on what they were supposed to do after getting everything all tied up. Washington made a bit more of a game out of it. Huet just couldn't catch that last one. Two very tied clubs, but I don't think Biron can stand up to Montreal's firepower. I'm saying Montreal in 5.
Pittsburgh
vs.
New York Rangers
Both teams are well rested so one team being rusty shouldn't be a factor. Neither team took major injury losses so that won't matter. And, even though the Rangers aren't quite Pittsburgh East anymore, they still have Jagr, Straka, and Rosival. All in all, it's going to be Pittsburgh in 6.
And, if you didn't get the title...see here and here.
Or maybe: Running On Ice
(Can you tell Terri and I attended the Billy Joel concert Friday night?)
There's much in the way of past weekend wrap-up, but I'm a little too jumbled in those thoughts at the moment so here's the round 2 hockey action. I went 5 for 8, which is a little above my normal 50%.
And, in case anyone's forgotten, the remaining teams are 4 wins closer to holding this.
In the West
Detroit
vs.
Colorado
I'm disappointed that Nashville didn't make it out of the first round, but they shouldn't fret because Detroit won't make it out of the second. Once again, they're showing their age with visible wear and tear. Dominik, I'm retired, no I'm not, yes I am, no I'm not, Hasek is playing like he's already looking forward to summer forcing Osgood to come in and spell him. It's anyone's guess as to who starts round 2. Colorado, even with all their respective aged ones should be able to pull through this in 6 games.
San Jose
vs.
Dallas
It's a shame Calgary didn't make the most of game 7, but then again, no one I wanted won the game 7. I'm predicting that since Turco has a taste of what it's like to win a series, Dallas in 7.
In the East
Montreal
vs.
Philadelphia
Well, after taking their foot off the gas and allowing Boston to make a series of it, Philadelphia liked what they saw and did the same thing for Washington. Turns out Boston missed the memo on what they were supposed to do after getting everything all tied up. Washington made a bit more of a game out of it. Huet just couldn't catch that last one. Two very tied clubs, but I don't think Biron can stand up to Montreal's firepower. I'm saying Montreal in 5.
Pittsburgh
vs.
New York Rangers
Both teams are well rested so one team being rusty shouldn't be a factor. Neither team took major injury losses so that won't matter. And, even though the Rangers aren't quite Pittsburgh East anymore, they still have Jagr, Straka, and Rosival. All in all, it's going to be Pittsburgh in 6.
And, if you didn't get the title...see here and here.
