Today is our 6th wedding anniversary! :)
I know that 6 is not one of those traditionally special years, but for Mark and I it couldn't be better! Our years of wishful thinking on having a baby are now reality. I'd say we're doing great as partners in parenting Sasha so far, and we are both very much looking forward to the years to come. I try not to think too far ahead though, as things can change so quickly over the years. what she will experience as a youth is bound to be similar yet so different from our own experience...so I hope I can remain open-minded in guiding her on her own journey!
In our 8 1/2 years together I have learned a lot from Che too (like how to accept his need to make funny faces in every picture! teehee) , so she will gain from her brothers' experiences as well. We've already learned that parenting is a challenge at every age, and it's a challenge for both parents and their children. But the challenges are well worth it for all the positives that children bring to the family...and to our own growth as individuals!
I chose to post the first picture taken of our family of 4 because our family is one of the things I'm most happy to celebrate about our marriage. We truly have so much to be thankful for - two children to love forever, great family and friends, a comfy home environment we have created together, a fulfilling life of activism, and no worries about going hungry - and for today we return to our gratitude to simply have each other.
Granma Penny has offered to babysit little Sasha so we can have a date night! Though it will be so strange to go out without her attached to me or Mark (something that feels totally natural now), we are looking forward to the time out. It's made far easier knowing that she couldn't be in any better hands while we're out!
We've chosen to go for a laugh and see some improv on Granville Island. starting our 7th year of marriage with laughter...and gratitude for everything! :)
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