My husband and I grew up over 3,000 miles away from each other, though we were born a mere 49 days and 166 miles apart. That Fall of 1978, both of our mothers were named Marianne, both pregnant, and as it turns out, both planning on naming their baby Sarah Beth. (Sarah with an "H" and Beth rather than Elizabeth, since that felt a bit long.)
In the end, Hubby came out a blue eyed baby boy and I was the Sarah Beth, and thank God for that or else how would I have found the love of my life? Although I suppose fate could have made us a nice lesbian couple with matching names. "Hey, are the Sarah Beth's coming to the cookout next weekend?"
But I digress. Two decades later, Hubs would spy me across a crowded Berklee cafeteria and my life would never, ever be the same. Three years ago today, we finally tied the knot.
Happy anniversary, Hubby. Granted, I love you more than a board certified psychiatrist would likely deem healthy, but that's just the way it is. Loving you is one of the few things that come naturally to me, and after nearly eleven years this feeling only increases. Thank you for inspiring me, challenging me, laughing with me, growing with me, bringing me tea...for loving me through the sweet, the sour, the neurotic...for being your rare, one of a kind, generous, delightful self. You really never fail to amaze me.
I love you.
PS- I know this is going to embarrass you. Just get over it. xoxo
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Amy | October 29, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Thanks winky! Are you wearing your bridemaid's barrette to commemorate the day? I'm sure your students would love that.
Posted by: the odd broad | October 29, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Thanks winky! Are you wearing your bridemaid's barrette to commemorate the day? I'm sure your students would love that.
Posted by: the odd broad | October 29, 2008 at 12:19 PM
No, it will mess my hair up. I wore my scarf instead, and I've been drinking pineapple with vodka all day.
Posted by: Amy | October 29, 2008 at 01:35 PM
Aww, that was so nice. I see you've gotten out of the PMS/antihistemine depression. Very good. Very good. Happy Anniversary! I shall put on my sparkly necklace, drape the scarf over my head, and dance! Dance, I say! Perhaps I will put on my special Maid of Honor hair clip as well.
Posted by: Sissy | October 29, 2008 at 02:25 PM
Happy Anniversary, Mrs. Mushy Mush!
Posted by: Weinerdog | October 29, 2008 at 05:57 PM
I wore pamela to work today and did my hair big.
Posted by: the odd broad | October 29, 2008 at 06:14 PM
I was going to mail you and Brian your wedding cake that's been in my freezer for three years but I thought better of it - maybe we'll have it for dessert some night! Happy Anniversary to both of you and God bless...mommy
Posted by: ma | October 30, 2008 at 01:16 AM
Did you stop and pose on the staircase?
Posted by: Amy | October 30, 2008 at 08:26 AM
I did do a lot of posing. People stared.
Posted by: the odd broad | October 30, 2008 at 09:16 AM