Here we are-12 years and three kids later. Rock always says, "it just keeps getting better and better." For the most part I would have to agree. Things were rough when we first got married and I got pregnant one month after the wedding. Wasn't quite ready for that, neither of us were. But I must say that I wouldn't change it now. I'm glad that Izy came into our lives because at that time she was like my best friend-one that keeps you up all night, pulls your hair and spits up on your favorite shirt. Really, it was shortly after Rock's dad passed away and he spent alot of hours working and I had only been living here a few years so Izy and I were two peas in a pod. Things have changed so much since then and I don't want to repeat any of it but I wouldn't change a thing. I have a tendency to be a realist and I know that hard times are mixed in with the good ones and so I am hoping for more and more good times together as a family. Each and everyone of our kids are such a blessing and I couldn't ask for more. That goes for Rock as well. He is a wonderful, honorable man, one that you can believe what he says. He is one of the rare ones that likes to talk and is a great listener (when he's not too tired). Always the first to apologize, I actually learned to apologize from him and his example. In my family that wasn't one of our strong points growing up. I know that I can trust him and he will be faithful to me and in taking care of our family. As for me, well, we all know that I am perfect and that anybody would be thrilled to have me for a wife and the mother of his kids. Truthfully, Rock is very patient and that is a big bonus for me since I am far from perfect.
We make a good combo and I am thankful for the last 12 years and looking forward to lots more. Thanks for being there babe-love you.
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Congratulations on 12 years together! Quite an accomplishment these days. You have created a wonderful family together. You don't give yourself enough credit, you are a great person too, it takes 2 people to make a marriage work.
Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful family....many more smiles to come. I'm sure the 2 of you are a great team.
Happy Anniversary Rock and Kim! That is an awesome family picture!
Kim, you and I came into the Arnold family at about the same time and you have always been a blessing to me. Here's to many more years with the Arnold Bros.!
happy 12th!
i think what i most like about your blog kim (and you, if i knew you outside of it:-), is your honesty.
in my profile i said something like: i wouldn't trade my job for anything, but i also can not lie and say that every day is good.
sometimes after visiting a blog, i think, "geesh, i must be a rotten mom...my kids get under my skin, and i don't always have gushing things to say about my husband and family." i honestly, can feel pretty lousy about it. what i love about you is that you admit that life isn't always a laughing good time, but there are more good days than bad and you take them one at time, with the help of Christ.
i have no doubt that you and rock are a great team and will continue to be for at least another 60 years:-)
A belated Happy 12th Anniversary to you and Rock.
I know what you mean about feeling fortunate that you have an understanding and patient husband. My hubby is also one of those rare gems. I have got to be one of the most impatient people in the world, but Dan manages to put balance in my life. Somtimes I wonder how he's put up with me these going on 15 years.
Congratulations. You have a beautiful family. :-D
Congrats to you both! You are a wonderful family and I am so sad we don't see each other more than we do! I remember when Izy was born. Craig and I had just started dating! Its amazing how fast time flies when you are having fun!!!
glad to here he talks. Perhaps I should start my own blog and then Rock and I can have the bonding that Heidi Jo and her brother share over the net! Congratulations you guys. I heard you were not feeling well on your anniversary. So sorry. Hope you're all better. Hope you spent all day in bed....well, you know...all day in bed doing what you wanted to do...I mean, oh well...I better just sign off.
kristie- bonding isn't all it's cracked up to be :-)
i have to admit though that my bro is much less annoying via the internet than he is in person:-)
rock couldn't possibly be annoying could he? kim just said all those nice things about him, so i doubt seriously that you'd have the headaches that i sometimes do!
I love the family picture!!! Congratulations to you two.
" Always the first to apologize, I actually learned to apologize from him and his example."
I guess this is something we have in common. My family never said they were sorry for anything. I am so thankful that Dave was so quick to apologize and taught me how. We really are both blessed, aren't we!
Congratulations on 12 years...I can't even remember 12 years :) I hope we are still friends when you celebrate your 27th. God bless you with days filled with joy and laughter along the way.
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