Peter and I were married eight years ago yesterday.

Just the two of us starting out.

Prior to our wedding we had taken the requisite “couples compatibility” test given by our church.

At the time starting a family was dead last on both of our lists of priorities.

I was reminded of how much our lives have changed since that day.

Yesterday morning all four of us were jammed in the bathroom.

Peter and I brushing away at our teeth. Elbows knocking.

Ben with his arms wrapped around my knees.

Vivian in the crook of Peter’s arm looking luminous and round

just like 9 month old baby’s do.

The four of us reflected in the mirror.

A full-fledged family.

#1 priority on both of our lists.

And it is so fantastic.

No fancy anniversary dinner with wine and candles.

Just a late summer evening trip to DQ for all of us. 

The traditional 8th anniversary gift is apparently “bronze.” 

(I had to google that)

For us… it was soft serve.

And it was lovely.

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