Partners in crime; partners in life

I sit here, staring into the face of what five years of marriage looks like. After 12 years of having known someone. 

I met Tyler shortly after moving to Ottawa. I had just turned 19. He has known me for almost the entirety of my "adult" life, and this has made us stronger. It resulted in a lot of arguing, and a fierce, childlike love at first. I'm sure no one thought we were a fit that would last forever. But me ? From the moment he welcomed me with a hug and a single red rose on our first date, I knew I was in it for forever. Something clicked inside of me. 

We have been through so much. So many difficult moments. So many amazing moments, and countless beautiful memories.  We have created life; the most beautiful lives. Our two young children. We have a beautiful life together. Built upon a strong foundation of adoration , lust, and a promise of forever. 

We have hopes to travel the entire world together, to have everything , to become uncompromisingly happy. And so far, we are on the right path for this. 

We have fun everyday. We laugh and tease each other. But are tender and compassionate with each other when we need to be. Neither of us is afraid to eat crow and apologize when it's necessary , we don't have much to argue about, and have found a wonderful stride. 

Sometimes it's hard to put some time aside for just the two of you, but I maintain that this is the reason we are still together. Sometimes we just need to hang out alone and remember why we are Tyler and Amy. A time when we are not mommy and daddy, or employees , or bosses, or friends, or family. We are just us. And though I love our little family , being a wife is my most comfortable role to settle into. 

So anyways. All that to say: these five years have been the best of my life. My world has changed so much , I am so lucky, I am so in love. Here's to a lifetime more years with my love. 

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