An Anniversary Letter (Yay, we still like each other!)

My dearest Wife,

Happy 14th anniversary! It feels like just yesterday we met for that first motorcycle ride. I remember seeing you, so fearless and ready to go, and I thought, "How am I going to keep up with this beautiful storm?" Fourteen years later, I'm still trying. You've always been a step ahead, pushing forward with a confidence I've always admired. I’m pretty sure I’ve spent the majority of these years acting as your personal human bubble wrap, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I'll never forget the morning of our first breakfast date. I was completely unaware that you'd somehow managed to turn the majority of them into little charcoal pucks, salvaging the slightly charred ones for me. I ate every single one, of course, because even back then, I could already feel that incredible desire you have to take care of me—and later, to care for my boys. You've always been my rock, my chef, and my biggest supporter, burnt pancakes and all.

I still think about our wedding day often. Standing there with you, surrounded by the people who meant the most to us, was a feeling I'll never forget. It was more than just a ceremony; it was a celebration of love, a day where our families and friends came together to cheer for us, to cheer for love being love. We are so incredibly lucky to live in Canada, in a place where we stood before everyone and declared our commitment to each other without reservation. That day was a testament to how much we have to be grateful for.

Fourteen years later, and here we are, still riding this crazy, beautiful road together. The journey has been full of twists and turns, especially the one that led us to our greatest gift, Rory. Sharing the birth of our son with you was one of the most incredible experience of my life, a moment that made all the previous bumps in the road worth it.

We still have our differences, of course. You're out there building the perfect nest egg, meticulously planning for our future. I'm over here, just trying to find my happy place, completely content with the peace and joy we have right now. You think you're building a fortress, but I know what you're really doing. You're building a haven for us to find that same happiness and peace. We're on the same road, just with different ways of looking at the map.

Thank you for being my co-pilot through all of life's ups and downs, forks in the road, and occasional U turns. Happy Anniversary my beautiful storm. I can't wait to see what the next chapter holds for us.

I love you more than words can say.

Forever and always,

Laura