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When I said "I do", I was as nervous as I was excited. Neither of us knew anything about married life, only that it would be the longest journey of our lives. When you proposed to me on graduation day at college, I was too excited to say no. I admit, it was a little strange at first. Us sharing your one bedroom apartment until we could afford a house, but we made things work. Especially when we found out I was pregnant with Cyril.
When I said "I do", I knew that I loved you more than anything in the world. That I loved the softer side of you that only I could see. The romantic that would possess you during our intimate moments, or simply when I wanted a hug or something more platonic. That candle light dinners during take-out night were cheesy and sweet at the same time. That you give humanity's greatest back massages after spending long hours in the lab.
When I said "I do", I knew that we would struggle. That at times we would argue, push each other's limits and try to make things work. What I didn't know is that I would have to stop working and you picked up extra hours to get us by. That I would miss you like crazy during week long business trips, but knowing you would hold me for hours when you came home.
When I said "I do", I knew we would be a family, and that you would be a great father despite what you had been through. That your past wouldn't affect the future. That our two kids would look up to you, and how you cried the day each of them were born. That Cyril would believe you were a superhero for the longest of time and wants to be as strong as you when he gets older. That Isabel would be shorter than you all her life, and you were perfectly content with that.
When I said "I do", I knew there would be tears. Even if it was over something petty, from being overwhelmed with happiness or something more drastic. When Isabel wouldn't turn and I had an emergency c-section, when I thought I lost my wedding ring or when you surprised with a trip to the aquarium on my birthday. Through the ups and downs, I knew I wouldn't be able to escape the tears. Even now I'm crying because I'm so glad that we have made it to where we are today.
When I said "I do", I knew we would be renewing our vows. I meant it when I said for better or worse, and I'm so thankful that we made it to this day. I'm glad that we have made it through tens years, and I know we will make it through many, many more years. Happy Tenth Anniversary, my love.
- Armin