May 30, 2022 - Monday



It's me and Ben's 12-year anniversary today! Sometimes it's hard to believe that we've been together for so long, but other times it feels like it couldn't possibly be any other way. Does that make sense? Like, I just never imagined myself being with anyone romantically forever. Maybe I didn't think anyone could stay in love with me for so long? I have no idea why I couldn't see it for myself. But as we live life together, I can't even begin to imagine life being any different than it is or me being in any other relationship besides the one that I'm in. Honestly, the thought of it grosses me out. He completes me. 💗

It has been a wonderful day. We started out going to the beach in the morning and it was way less hot and uncomfortable today. There was a little breeze and the sun was less intense. Afterwards, we came home and got cleaned up and the Popescos watched our kiddos so we could go out on a date. It was really nice. We went to a little place called the Conch Cafe and sat on the deck. When we got home, we did a quiet time (which did not actually work well today) and then went swimming for a while. Pizza didn't work out AGAIN. Memorial Day, I guess? So Ben ended up making us omelets for dinner, which were delicious. We went for an evening walk at the beach and then had a couple of drinks with Alex and Jenny before bed. This is exactly the kind of day I wish I could have every day. 













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