Who were we before kids? I honestly can’t remember. We were 22 and 26 respectively when we met. We were babies. We married at 25 and 29- youngins’. I think we used to eat Mexican once a week with friends, and I drank margaritas. I think we hung out at Rhythm and Brews or Rhythm and Cougars as I affectionally called it. We would go to people watch, drink beer and hear our favorite band Mojo Trio. Our only child, Polly, our cat was much smaller. We slept in. We also loved the family that owned the Chinese restaurant in the same shopping center as the Mexican restaurant. Chinese was our Sunday routine.

We also rode on our neighbor’s pontoon and drank too many Limearitas. You ate a LOT of sausage and corn on the cob. You may have even all of the sausage. We were genuinely happy.

Whatever I can remember about our life before hand does not begin to compare to our lives now with two precious boys that keep us running, and I mean running especially Anderson. I wouldn’t trade our life now for anything. I am thankful for the times before but more grateful for now.

Some things don’t change. We still like Mexican food at least once a week. I traded my margarita in for an unsweet tea (got to watch those carbs!). Polly is still our fur baby even though she’s 11! No more Chinese at our favorite place as we moved back home. Sundays are now for church and naps.

I love the life we’ve created that continues to evolve. We’ve added to our little family, and I pray it continues to grow and one day, we are with our grands. I’ve been praying lately for just an opportunity for a dance with our sons at their weddings. I don’t know why, but it’s been on my mind.

Whatever life gives us, I’ll just be fine as long it’s you and me, and when we retire, let’s go back to watching bands and drinking beer, occasionally at least.

Our first home in Tuscaloosa down 69 South. Wow, look my toes were done. Don’t ask about them now.