An anniversary always on the horizon
Next Monday is our second wedding anniversary and it will be the second one spent in hospital. Last year our lovely daughter was born on the 13th, the day before our anniversary. I was not allowed to spend the night in the ward and got home around two in the morning. At seven, my wife called me crying and told me our daughter was being taken to the intensive care unit. And so started anniversary one and the next 12 days of worry.
Anniversary two however would be different until, something I am being treated for got scheduled on the same day. My wife was disappointed when she found out but I said that we can celebrate early and get a babysitter for a few hours so we can go to dinner on Friday or Saturday night. Then, two weeks ago her ex-boss invited us to a garden party in Helsinki on Saturday. He is not in the mafia but it is the kind of offer one can't refuse. This means we are gone all of Saturday and will be back quite late.
Sunday, we have two sets of guests coming to celebrate our daughter's first birthday, 14 family and then a few hours later, 14 friends. It is split because we have a small apartment. Since we will be gone Saturday, all of the baking of cakes and as much prep as possible must be done Friday. It will be fun of course and I am looking forward to having people here but, my wife and I have only spent 2 hours together alone in 51 weeks. We went to the movies 5 or 6 months ago and were meant to go dancing, but got called back to a crying baby instead.
It is not the end of the world to miss an anniversary or two but them being the first one and two does seem a little strange, even for me who is not much of a celebrate the date kind of person.
Well, there is always anniversary three next year.
Taraz
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The sunrise photo is from Alicante in Spain. A very lovely place that would be perfect for an anniversary...
Wow amazing photography
Well, you're being pretty flexible and philosophical about about it, and I guess that's probably the best approach.
Happy anniversary in advance!
What more would you expect? :)
Cheers.
Weekend before or after is always a good plan I find. It's difficult to have that exact day free for celebrating, just remember to say happy anniversary on it at least. And maybe give her flowers if that's something she likes.
Of course. Only once in my life has someone taken my suggestion and bought me flowers. It was really nice. That was 20 years ago.
Ah the challenges of being newlyweds and new parents. Perhaps you two should pick a day close to your anniversary and babies birthday that will be your special day but don't tell anyone. That way you can have your private celebrations just for the two of you. Good luck!
That is a good idea. I tried to suggest when we got engaged instead but that is May day, one of the biggest party days of the year here. We really didn't plan this well :)
So now you get to pick a "non" party day so you can create your own party. :)
Anniversaries are a good reminder but don't forget that you have the freedom and liberty to celebrate any day you want.
Nice photo as well! Upvoted.
aww bless you for being caring enough to worry about it! Thank Goodness your baby's first anniversary is nearing, as when I read about intensive care I was glad to see the happy ending to that.
It must be tough not being able to spend precious time with each other as much as you would like, I have it ahead of me as myself and my fiancé hope to marry next year =)
I wish for you that when you get to spend time alone , together, that it is extra special.
Spend as much quality time together as you can and commit it to memory. You may need those memories later :) And, don't stress too much over wedding plans. Just enjoy each other.
Thank you :) You're 100% correct . Life just passes by too quickly before we know it I see it every day in my work. What matters most in the end, is being around our loved ones
Don't be sorry for missing to celebrate intematly with your beloved. She will understand you, after all she is a mother now. You did a great job by caring your kid and in his time of problems,and of course friends are always in a mood of celebrating the occasions.Happy steeming friend.
Thanks. We will manage something. Maybe a walk in the forest together if the sun shines.
Beautiful sunset! Happy Anniversary next week! So sad that you are missing yet another anniversary together, but hopefully you can celebrate sometime afterwards and have a great time!
I am sure we will steal a moment somewhere. Thanks :)
Happy anniversary in advance my friend !🎂