Happy Anniversary!

Our anniversary was last week. Our vacation to the Dominican Republic was really our present for each other so we didn't plan on doing much except spending it with each other. I got him a shirt and a card- I just wanted more for the occasion than a "Happy Anniversary!"
I got home from work and he brought me in a beautiful bouquet of flowers. The flowers themselves are a beautiful gesture- what they mean to me is even better. When we first started dating, Armando would send me flowers. Not at home, but at school or work- which is pretty much where I was most of the time anyway. They always had a handwritten card- so I know he took the time to go and pick them out at the florist. I never got roses, or daisies or mums... they are stargazer lilies. These huge white lilies with the purple/pink stripes and flecks of gold in the center. When I asked why, he told me they reminded him of me. I can't see lilies anywhere and not think of this man.
That got me to thinking how much our relationship affects me. Songs on the radio bring a smile to my face because we saw the band live together, or I know the silly made-up lyrics he sings because he doesn't remember the real ones. Icee's and hot Cheetos are still one of my favorite night-time snacks because he loves them and I can't handle the heat without my blue frozen drink. He can finish my sentences and we still have creepy moments of  "I was just going to say that! Get out of my head!!"
Now, in the second year of marriage, fifth of our relationship, we are hitting a stride that I didn't know if we would reach or not. I'm bending and he is bending- just enough so we don't break- but enough so we know the other is trying and we are making it work.
I'm so happy with where we are, and so excited for where we are headed. Yay for us!