This morning I woke a few minutes early to sneak downstairs and wrap Jerry's gift. I've had the big Zappos box sitting in our bedroom for the last few weeks. Not the most romantic gesture as it has been in plain sight, blocking our path to the nightstand since it's arrival. Ella, hearing the wrapping paper crumple, woke up and shuffled down the stairs. Out typical morning rituals ensue. Showers, teeth, hair and coaxing Vivian into clothing. I felt bad acting as Jerry' human alarm clock from the bathroom. "We have to leave in twenty minutes!"...is not the best way to wake up, even when said in the kindest, gentlest tone. Especially when it's our ten year anniversary. I thought to myself, today deserves so much more. We convened in the kitchen. Jerry had planned a breakfast of chocolate croissants. Flowers and a beautiful card were positioned thoughtfully on the table. Jerry opened his gifts of new hiking boots and a sturdy rain coat as the girls shuffled through the wrapping paper. I read his card, the words so perfectly crafted. Tears were briefly shed and just as quickly wiped away as we had a kindergartner that needed to get to school. This is exactly where we need to be right now. You, Jerry, are exactly who I want to be with.
p.s. You posted pictures of us on Facebook late last night. I especially loved the photo of us in Santorini watching the sunset on our honeymoon. The following picture is us ten years later in Kalispell hiking in the sunset. Comparing the two, I see today a more aware, more seasoned couple, but the foundational elements of what makes us "us" are still so clear to me. You are a great catch.
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