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4 Years

4:05 pm CDT October 1, 2009
Dear Adam,
Four years ago today, your daddy and I were married. I remember our first date like it was yesterday. Your Aunt Joanna set us up, and to be honest, I was not thrilled about going to dinner with this lawyer. But after about 10 minutes, I was kicking myself for having been so closed-minded. I quickly learned that it’s not how many things you have in common with someone, but WHICH things you have in common. People in gray suits aren’t necessarily boring -- being with someone from whom you learn nothing is. Your daddy has taught me - and continues to teach me - so much. He encourages the right things. He slows me down. He makes me feel more secure in the love and strength of my family than I ever imagined I could feel. And most of all, he makes me laugh.
Now of course, it isn't always sunshine and daisies in our house. Daddy and I have our arguments just like everyone else does. We are two separate people looking through our own eyes, and naturally, we occasionally see things differently (your daddy's vision is pretty bad). But disagreeing with someone is okay - healthy, in fact - because that's how we learn from each other. The key is to do it respectfully, which is something I wish I had learned a lot sooner than I did (your Nanny and Pop will agree).
Adam, there are so many, many things that we want to teach you. We know that you will learn more by watching us than you will from listening to us, and I hope that when you look at us, you will see two people who love each other - and you - so much that it still surprises us every now and then. And I hope that we can teach you to be open-minded about love, to accept it graciously and to give it generously. Because at the end of the day, there is nothing that matters more.
Love,
Mama and Daddy
P.S. The second most important thing for you to learn is that your mommy is a total sap.

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