30 Years

August 21st, 2012   •   Comments Off on 30 Years   

This picture was taken on our Wedding Day 30 years ago, August 21, 1982. We didn’t know then what we know now…we’ve learned about life together.

Here’s a list of just some of the things I have loved about Jeff over our 30 years together…

  • 1.   For 6 months of each year, he reminds me that I’m older.
  • 2.   He taught me that “H” on the stove does not stand for “Hurry”.
  • 3.   He bought me a softball mitt when our kids were small when I told him I felt left out.
  • 4.   He laughs at me when I shoot baskets.
  • 5.   His first gift to me were the albums (the black vinyl kind) for Saturday Night Fever and Grease.
  • 6.   He watched cartoons with our kids when they were small and loved it.
  • 7.   He watches chick flicks with me and let me stop watching violent movies with him.
  • 8.   He thinks I’m funny.
  • 9.   He warms my side of the bed for me when it’s cold outside.
  • 10. He disco danced with me when that used to be cool.
  • 11.  He has great questions about life.
  • 12.  He reads the paper and tells me what interests him.
  • 13.  His friends call him to talk when they need someone who will listen.
  • 14.  He taught me to “embrace the cold” during our crazy winters.
  • 15.  He made up great stories to keep the kids entertained on car trips.
  • 16.  He calls me a lot during the day to just say “Hi”. Now, he texts.
  • 17.  He holds me when I just need to cry.
  • 18.  He stays awake to drive while I sleep.
  • 19.  He worries so that I don’t have to.
  • 20. He cried when our kids left home on the first day of kindergarten and the first year of college.
  • 21.  He changes.
  • 22.  He comes with me to exercise class even if he’s the only guy in the class.
  • 23.  He loves me when I’m not very lovable.
  • 24.  He called the dog “sweetheart” that he also threatened to get rid of.
  • 25.  He knows how to laugh at life and has taken me along for the ride.
  • 26.  He prepares what I need before I think about it for our long bike rides, or about anywhere we go.
  • 27.  He learned to love country music.
  • 28.  He loves people.
  • 29.  He knows which books I’ll love. Recently, Fifty Shades trilogy…Thank you Mr. Guy.
  • 30.  He holds my hand and tells me, “You’re my best friend.”

Looking forward to the years ahead with my best friend….I Love You!