He's romantic after all

You guys know how I keep saying how Stephen is not really romantic? Scratch that. He surprised me big time yesterday. We both had a really busy day and I wasn't expecting us to be able to celebrate our anniversary.  I still cooked a fancy meal (that we had to eat in 30 minutes max before a dentist appointment) and we didn't have time to have desert. Let’s back it up a bit though. When Stephen arrived home yesterday he had that beautiful look on his face. I was, of course waiting by the door and he gave me that “I got something for you” smile. I thought to myself “crap! I didn't get him anything.” At that point it didn't matter much huh? Haha

He didn't even take off his coat and boots that he handed me a beautiful…rock. Yes! A rock. Honestly, what else were you expecting from a mining engineer? Nah, let’s take it back… 8 years ago. When Stephen decided he wanted to go into mining, I must have asked him 10 times “uh dude, you sure?” we weren't even dating and I wasn't too fond of the idea of having him meters and meters underground. Then we started dating and he of course had his mind made up. So, I was going to date a mining engineer… Ok. Scary. Anyways, every time he went to visit a new mine or work in it, he’d bring me back a rock. I have quite a few of them now. He also picks one that he finds attractive (an attractive rock, okay).

It had been a while since he’d actually given me a new rock. Maybe a year or two. So receiving that rock was pretty exciting and emotional. My eyes were teary when I saw it… Then he told me “I found it 2500 feet underground, isn't that cool?” Damn! 2500 feet underground? Mini heart attack… Yeah very cool.

All that to say, the kid is pretty romantic when he wants to. We finished it off with a wine and cheese night when the kids were sleeping while remembering the best memories we've had together. We had a lot a good time really. It was quite the pleasant night… That lasted till the morning.

Before I wrap it up, I’d like to share a story (honestly my favorite) that we lived back in summer 2012. We were on the road (long drive) and I started tearing up. I was about 7 months pregnant and really hormonal. I asked him “Stephen, where are we going? I don’t know where I belong, I don’t know where I want us to build out family. I just… I don’t know. I’m so lost right now.” He smiled and replied “don’t worry.” Don’t worry? Why not! We were then living far away from our families and friends, barely had anyone we knew… He said “Wherever you are, that’s where my life is. It’s not complicated. Tell me where you want to be, our life will be there.” Okay, that was sweet but it didn't take away the anxiety. I just said “Ok, that’s nice but really Stephen.” He took off his wedding band and handed it to me. I started tearing up. His wedding band has “12-12-09 Carlinha-my life” I didn't know he got “my life” engraved in his band. He repeated himself “wherever you are, that’s where my life will be. My vow says so.”

Seriously, isn't he freakin amazing? Gotta love him. I can’t believe how lucky I am… How lucky I was to find him.