I remember fondly the family traditions that we did with my parents when we were younger-many I still do with my own family. Last year we were moving and busy and stressed. Our Anniversary came and my husband and I didn’t get the opportunity to go and celebrate just the two of us, but refusing to miss out on the opportunity, we had an event at home with the whole family. Wonderful dinner, dancing and fun. Sidekick 1 thought it was the best day of her life. She asked throughout the year when “our” Anniversary was going to be again. She loves to party and plans her birthday at least two years in advance-so this was no surprise.
She did make me realize something though: Our Anniversary is really just the birthday of our family and really should be celebrated as such. So this year, my husband and I did go for a night out where we acted like teenagers and I had butterflies in my stomach because my date was the most handsome of all. We didn’t forget our family though and especially our littles that think this event is just as big as it should be. So we Celebrated the Family last night and it was an event to behold.
I had a professional select my attire and put on my make-up. She is quite amazing for her meager age of 4.
The we had a fancy dinner, where the ladies were given flowers by our most special man. “Cheers!”
The sidekicks got a special “birthday surprise” that they thought was the best gift ever. We danced to our hearts delight and I had the opportunity to look around and say, “Thank God for my family. I am so Blessed!” So here is to new family traditions. One that we will always celebrate. Even when they are teenagers we will force them to a night of celebration hoping that when they are old and with their own kids they will realize that it really was one of the most important days of all. Happy Anniversary to my family and to the man who fits perfectly by my side. Here’s to many more. I love you, and I couldn’t be happier.
I love this idea! You have such a beautiful family!