2 years.

As of today, I have been the 'ol ball and chain for 2 years! Crazy how time flies. I really does feel like yesterday that we were planning the wedding, going to the showers, having the wedding, and enjoying the honeymoon. It's a shame, but it really feel like that time in my life (from when I got engaged to the end of our honeymoon) was a blur. I truley flew by!

Now, since we have been married, I will not try to pretend that things have been perfect. I have a strong personality... this is not a secret, what is a secret to most, is that Jonathan also has a strong personality. We are both very stubbourn, and really enjoy being 'right'. When we first got married we were both pretty selfish, but I think that comes with the territory of being 23.

I feel like we have really grown, and I am definitely closer to Jonathan than anyone else ever. I feel like we both try everyday for each other because we really are in love. I know that if we continue to remember how much we love each other, the biggest fight in the world will not separate us.

I can't wait to start a family (logistically, I can) but in reality if we had the money and the room, I feel I have gotten to the point emotionally (sooner than I expected), that I am ready, and I think it is because of the growth I have seen in our relationship.

While we aren't perfect and probably never will be, we grow closer everyday, and I think that is the point of marriage. There is no such thing as perfect, and sometimes it isn't even great, but if your goal everyday is to put someone elses needs before your own (and they are willing to do the same), then you will continue to grow as a married couple for the rest of your lives.

P.S. Last week there was a couple in the Credit Union who will be celebrating their 70 year wedding anniversary next year!! I think it's a sign... just picture Jonathan and I at 93 (and yes, I will still have blonde hair, and yes, Jonathan will still be playing pranks) That's a nice image...