Corey and my 3rd anniversary was two weeks ago yesterday.  I dropped the ball on the actual day.  I was crabby and barely acknowledged it.  I mean, I was so terrible to him that I came home to a dozen pink (my favorite) roses, a “Happy Anniversary” balloon, and two cards; one was a cute, funny card that he gave me with the flowers…the other one was a romantic, sweet card I found on my pillow when I went to bed that night, and I didn’t even so much as give him a card!!!  I know….I know….I am the worst wife on the planet!!

Needless to say, the fact that he was sleeping out on the couch by the time I found the second card, after we had argued and I told him not to bother to come to bed, reallllllyyyy made me feel like a winner of a wife.  Looking back, I don’t even remember what we argued about or why I was in such a terrible mood, but I do know that I single handedly turned our 3rd anniversary into a disaster in short order.  I’m not one for taking all the blame for our fights, but this time…it was all me!

The next couple of days I felt terrible…I felt ashamed of my behavior and was so embarrassed that I barely mustered up an “I’m sorry” under my breath.  I just hung my head and wanted to forget the day ever happened.  Somehow, as he always does, he forgave me for being such a royal b#%ch, and we moved on.   As if his forgiveness wasn’t enough, he told me last night that he is taking me out on Saturday night for a belated anniversary date!  He is taking care of all the arrangements…planning the evening…setting up the sitter…everything!

So now ask me how I feel…..

Yep…

You guessed it…..like an even BIGGER failure as a wife!  I realized that I blog about every major event in our lives…for every holiday I blog about the details of the festivities…for every birthday I write a special post for each one of the kids…but I didn’t write a word about our anniversary.

So today is the day.

Today is the day that I truly make amends for dropping the ball as a wife.  Today I officially apologize for being such a shmuk and declare that I am the most blessed woman alive for finding such a genuine, amazing, loving man!

To the love of my life:

It’s been 3 very quick years, and I cannot believe how blessed I am to have you as my husband. You mean more to me that words or any post could ever express.  You are truly my very best friend, and my love for you grows stronger with each passing day.  Thank you for this wonderful life you’ve given me.  You work so hard to provide such a fabulous life for us.  You are my protector, my lover, and my best friend.  You are the most beautiful man I know.

Corey, you managed to not only love me in a way I have never been loved before, but more importantly…you found enough room in your heart to love my four children…and for that, I will be forever grateful!

All my love today, tomorrow, and forever,

Your wife.