Seven years ago

Seven years ago, I went on my last first date. Seven years ago, I waited nervously pacing in my kitchen to be picked up. Seven years ago, a man pulled up on a very hot July day with the top down in a mustang and TLC in the cd player...that part always makes me chuckle. Seven years ago, the first place we stopped at on our way into Baltimore was at my grandparents house...they knew how much I liked him, making them the most skeptical of a person I have ever seen them be. Seven years ago, I introduced my son to a man I never knew he would call Dad...that part made me cry. Seven years ago, the plan of visiting the aquarium was squashed as it was sold out. Seven years ago, I did something I'd never do and we took a tour of the USS Torsk...hey, it was right outside the aquarium and I had brought a man from Philly to have a fun day in Baltimore...not really defending myself there, huh? It was the first thing we saw. Seven years ago, after walking around the Inner Harbor, I suggested to eat at ESPN zone because I knew he loved sports...the more I think about it, the more I'm going to be ripped for my poor Baltimore tourism skills.haha. Seven years ago, I forgot what parking garage we used and then it down poured as we were walking and looking for it. Now that I look back, I was probably the worst first dater ever.haha. Seven years ago, I have never wanted a drive back home to take so long...just so I could spend a few more minutes with this fun, silly, serenading sweetheart I knew I loved already. Seven years ago, I had my last first kiss and I couldn't imagine it any other way. Seven years ago, our lives changed forever.
It is amazing to think back to those first moments together...and what it has lead to. Could we have ever imagined it would lead to this?...two people so in love and a beautiful family...probably not. But, I am grateful everyday that it did. It is amazing to have an instant connection with someone and know you love them during your first date. After my husband texted me Happy 7 year anniversary of our first date this morning, I have reflected on it most of the day, in awe that seven years have gone by this fast and produced a happy marriage, a name change and two new additions to our family.