Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Marry a Good One

This morning, when I went to the car to take the kids to school, there was an envelope taped to the driver's window. It was a note from Matt, saying that he was going to come back for me at 11:15 and take me out to lunch to celebrate. He'd arranged for his mom to pick up and watch the kids. He didn't say what we were going to celebrate, but I already knew.

Ten years ago today I met Matt at a church fish fry. No kidding.

And he, all on his own, remembered that this was the ten-year-anniversary of our meeting. And planned a lunch out, just the two of us.

Matt appeared, as promised, at 11:15 with a dozen roses for me. Going to lunch, on a weekday, without the kids, felt like playing hooky. We enjoyed our little break from reality, some time to celebrate us and the family that we've created.

I'm telling you - date whoever you want. But marry the nice one, the smart one, the sweet one - like I did - and life will be good.


(Oh look, there we are, almost ten years ago!)

11 comments:

Jen said...

What a sweet story! And kudos to Matt for remembering! I love hearing stories of how couples met.

JM said...

That is awesome!!! Well done Matt.

bluedaisy said...

This might just be the sweetest story ever...and great advice too! Hope the rest of the day is as sweet :)

Giselle said...

Oh! Sweetest post ever! Congrats to you guys...and let it be noted that he could say the same about marrying you.

Swistle said...

I have something in my eye. And also in my other eye.

Mommy Daisy said...

Aww, that is the sweetest thing. And I totally agree with you! My husband actually came home from running errands on Saturday with a card for me...just because. I love those moments.

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary of the date you met! (We celebrate that date, too.) I hope you had an enjoyable middle-of-the-week lunch date. What a sweet story.

Beth Anne

Erin said...

Awww! I bet he is saying the same thing about you.

Happy day!

tracy said...

Oh KELSEY. OH. Wow. My heart got a little stuck in my throat.

We only want the absolute best for our best friends. And to know that you found someone who is so good to you, such a great match -- it just makes me feel amazing. To know that you are happy. To know that you & Matt have each other.

I absolutely LOVE the picture of you guys! Happy meeting anniversary.

CARRIE said...

Boy were you smart to hook him! What a great date!

Hillary or Ryan said...

So sweet Kelsey. Love this post! :)