One Year

One year ago today, J and I went out to dinner at Friendly's. My choice b/c I had been wanting their chicken parm sandwich...which I discovered they had gotten rid of!

Despite an extra long day at work for him, he came down for dinner tonight at 91. Before dinner he surprised me with some beautiful red roses. The smell is now floating through the apartment. :)

I also had a lil prezzie surprise for him.

While I was arranging my roses, he was reading through his cards (b/c I just couldn't decide which one...) And while he would never admit it, I am almost positive I saw his eyes a lil watery and teary as he read them, and my heart smiled.

My heart smiled b/c I could tell he knew exactly what I wanted that card to say and mean.

My heart smiled because I think he's finally allowed himself to think about our future and not be worried/braceful.

My heart smiled as he opened up the bag and saw the arm floats. I told him later, it's ok to jump in the deep end, you've got your arm floats and a girl there who isn't going anywhere, who could offer CPR if needed. ;)

A year is a milestone in any relationship, but it feels as though there is more of an impact in our relationship.

We sat on the couch after dinner snuggled and loved up. I of course was rambling as I always ramble. I'm not sure exactly what I said, but something about a good future for the two of us. I was talking about drying some of the roses he gave me to put in the J and T collection of momentoes...so one day when I'm sitting on my rocker on the front porch I can pull these things out....and said, so when we are both old bitties we can look back. I caught this lil glimpse in his eye that was different. And got the best snuggle squeeze hug with a response of 'warm fuzzies' from him.

My life changed a year ago in so many ways when J came into my life. I can't help but smile and dream of our future. This was just the first of many to come. I can't wait to see what our lives become as our love grows even more.