Can you just hear Barny Rubble signing that song to Fred and Wilma?? Everytime I have an anniversary I think of it..probably because when I was a kid my brother and I would sing that to our parents on their day. The Flintstones were big in my house then and when they did that episode, well lets just say I never forgot it.
Today marks our 14th wedding anniversary and its almost hard to believe time has flown. I still remember that day as if it was yesterday. How New York City was all in gridlock because Pope Jon Paul II gave mass in Central Park. How I had to take the subway with my sister uptown to the hotel on the Park because the cab could not go any further. I almost felt like Rhoda, but I didn't have my dress on then.
I remember that the day before and after was sunny and beautiful and our day naturally it rained!! Just like today.. how fitting! I remember feeling like a princess in my big white gown and that I only got nervous when I had to walk down the aisle. I still remember and remind the hubby how he didn't make rehearsal because he had to go back to our apt. to get my brother and cousin, and because of the gridlock he showed up at the church as we were leaving.. naturally there had to be many cocktails before I would even talk about that!! I remember how handsome he looked waiting for me at the end of the aisle and how nervous he was.
I can honestly say that it all hasn't been roses and wine during these 14yrs and with two young children in the mix it would be near impossible to have a smooth ride. I have yet to meet a couple who said everyday was a honeymoon, and if they did I would think they needed their head examined. I believe that its those hard times that make us stronger and learn to care more for each other. If marriage was a picnic then more people would do it. Its a commitment and it takes allot of hard work to keep it afloat.
That being said tonight I will be enjoying a night out with the hubby without the kids!! A simple French restaurant will do for us(afterall I did get engaged on the Eiffel Tower!), and some much needed alone time. These days we are so busy its hard to get any alone time, so I shall revel in the moment!!
In fitting with the wedding theme today here is a design I did for a wedding shower. You can see the whole collection of party goods here.!
Ellen
