One Year Down (Part 2: Things i've learned)

It has come to my attention that my favorite descriptive word to use when talking about Derick, is perfect. Ok, as long as you guys know that I know I use it a ridiculous amount, it is ok for me to use it now, right?  So, our first year of marriage was perfect-- perfect as in, I would not change a single second of it if given the chance. Once again, from what I've heard (maybe I should stop listening to what people tell me) the first year of marriage can be incredibly rocky, and an absolute roller coaster, that after you get over the first year it's a lot easier.  Am I just oblivious? Because I didn't experience a first year like that. Of course there were dumb arguments, about the dumbest of things.  Maybe there was one, or two, temper tantrums on my end, because Derick doesn't know how to read my mind.  (<<When are guys going to be able to do that? It would make life a lot easier ya know..) Maybe there were a couple of disagreements on whether or not I really needed to spend that much money on that one thing. Come on, a girl needs to spend money here and there. But when it all boils down to it, all of those dumb 'fights' were a small measly portion of this past year.  I learned so much from this first year of marriage. Some of which were:

1. A snoring husband isn't a nuisance, but more a sound of comfort.

2. I am more wrong than I am right. I promise, it took me a long time to admit that one.

3. When I am right, it is still okay to be the first to apologize.

4. Derick is a better cook than I am, and when he recommends I put a certain ingredient in what i'm cooking, I shouldn't get offended, but be happy that he helped me make that dish so much better.

5. I am so loved, and I shouldn't ever forget it. And if I ever have a "down in the dumps, fishing for a compliment" sort of day, all I need to do is go to him to make me feel better.

6. Laughter is the best medicine. Where did this boy come from? He is a complete riot. And even when I act like I don't think he is being funny, inside I am still thinking he is the funniest boy in the world.

7. Times goes by so much faster when you are just living in the moment. <<This I don't love so much. Time slow down, pleeeaasse. 

8. It's ok if the house isn't always spotless, and if the husband leaves a sock on the floor after you cleaned, it is not the end of the world.  And guess what, if you ask him to pick it up, he'll do it. Here's where I had a problem with him not being able to read my mind at first. ;)

9. Communication is key, and honesty is the best policy.

10. And lastly, I learned that when I think it is impossible to love this boy more than I already do, I am so embarrassingly wrong. Every day I realize just how wrong I am.

Happy Anniversary Derick. I love you to the moon and back, and then back again, etc.  Here's to many, many, many more years to come!