Three Years.

Today marks three years since Scott and I officially became a couple! I cannot believe how fast time has flown. In some ways I cannot believe it has been three years. And in others, I cannot believe we have only been together for three years. It just feels like he has always been a part of my life.

I had a lot of bad relationships in the past, so when Scott and I first started dating I knew that this time was different. But, I was still afraid to let him in. Apparently, I told Emily at Lisa's birthday in May that Scott was "the one." So who knows what I was so afraid of!? We dated for a few months and he had asked me a few times if I would be his girlfriend and I just didn't feel ready yet. He told me that when I was ready, to let him know. Finally, one day after talking to my mom it just clicked. I realized that this guy was something special and even if I did end up getting hurt, it would be worth it in the end.
I decided that I wanted to make this official in a fun way. Scott had sent me an edible arrangement at work a few weeks earlier, so I wanted to return the favor. I heard an ad on the radio for Shari's Berries, a company that sells chocolate dipped strawberries. Knowing his love of strawberries - I decided that it would be a fun way to tell him. When I was on the site I saw that they had baseball decorated ones and knew this was the way to do it. (Knowing him as well as I do now... I am sure he didn't actually eat these. Or he peeled the chocolate part off and just ate the strawberries! haha)

I signed the card, "I am ready. your girlfriend. xxoo" and had them sent to his work on June 9th... I was patiently waiting for an excited call or text when Scott texted to tell me that he wasn't feeling well and was going to be going home early from work. Agh! I quickly jumped into action and emailed his boss Amy and asked her to intercept the package and get them into the fridge. I didn't tell him about what it was, just told him to check his fridge at work the next day. And that was it!

It is crazy how quickly things happened from there. By July we were saying I love you, Scott had bought an engagement ring in early September and we were engaged by October 1st! When I think of our "courtship" I always think of this quote from When Harry Met Sally...

"When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."

I never could have imagined that I could be so blissfully happy three years later. I feel so lucky to share such an amazing life with this man. Our marriage is one that I dreamed about having some day. Our life together isn't extraordinary or special in any way... It is just perfect for us.