The King and I

Another very vulnerable post. But when I think about what I would want to know about a family for my baby, I’d want to know what their relationship was like. What will be modeled to my kiddo as they grow up. So here it goes:

I never want people to feel uncomfortable when I talk about my marriage with Landon. I don’t want to come off braggy or overly mushy. But the truth of it is, I got really lucky. And I don‘t say that to come off as perfect or like we have never argued! Because no one is perfect and we have definitely had our disagreements! But I do believe, truly, that I got lucky. The song “one of the good ones” makes me cry every time because I could not feel more blessed in who Heavenly Father chose for me. Everyone who knows us both could tell you that we wouldn’t have matched so well with anyone else. I am the quirky one that enjoys pushing Landons buttons and he is the loving one that forgives me even when I push too many of them.

I’ve seen a lot of ups and downs in my lifetime and especially while growing up. Honestly been through some pretty dark experiences. And there is no one else that could lift me up like Landon does. His understanding and ability to hear me has been so healing for my heart. I know I wouldn‘t be the person or mother that I am today without him. And for him, I can say (because his friends have told me) that I make him more fun ;)

Our dynamic is funny and now that I’m trying to, hard to explain. So maybe some friends and family will comment below to give their input. I would sure love to hear it and it might give a better picture than I can. But I think if I could sketch us, I would draw a few different pictures:

1. We would be seated at a table with a large tray of sushi between us. Landon would be trying to find my leg under the table to play footsie with me and I would be loading up a chopstick with wasabi and pulling it back to fling at him. He would have a loving look on his face and mine would be covered in straight stinker eye.

2. We would be sitting on a bench in a park by ourselves. I would be resting my head on Landon’s shoulder looking quiet and tired. Landon would be bent over his lap with tools spread out all around him and several in his hands while he works to fix what can only be my heart. It might have sprung a spring or two but there is nothing that his determination can’t fix.

3. We would be sitting on our long couch at home with our feet up on the ottoman and our kids sitting between us. We would all be covered in several minky blankets and the kids would be watching a movie. Our arms draped over the back of the couch so we could hold hands and we would be looking at each other. With looks that show how grateful we are for today, how ready we are for the future, and how much we have conquered in the past; together.
   

Marriage isn’t easy, it’s true what they say. But it’s pretty easy to be married to Landon. Even after all the human mistakes that we both make and the long days, months, and years; when I am standing in front of my Savior I will still say “Its pretty easy to be married to Landon, thank you for blessing me to be so lucky”.

* I really would love for friends and family to comment below to paint the picture/describe how you see Landon and I! Please no pressure and do be honest! ♥️