Third Anniversary

It's kind of funny how certain milestones are overshadowed by even bigger life events. Earlier this year, my 30th birthday came and went with hardly a tear or second thought. Who could worry about such a huge event when there was something even bigger on the way?

Today, J and I celebrated our third wedding anniversary by consoling a very grumpy little baby, hanging out in the pediatrician's office for his two week checkup, and enjoying a quick (and very early) dinner at a restaurant downtown -- thanks to my Mom for babysitting and insisting that I not check my cell phone while on our date. We also stole a quiet moment as we passed in the bathroom this afternoon for a smooch and a hug. Oh, and my wedding band and engagement ring fit again. Bonus!

This year there weren't cards or gifts exchanged because quite honestly, we were both too exhausted to even put any thought into it. For a couple of hours it was nice to have a taste of our former lives, as we huddled together over small plates and delicious cocktails and people watched while sipping drinking chocolate for dessert. However, it was great to come home to our sleepy, chubby little boy. I couldn't imagine a much better anniversary gift.