It’s our sixth wedding anniversary, but we are making this a week-long celebration. This week’s grocery bill was a tad bit higher than usual. I went full-out at Target and bought all of our favorite goodies that we limit ourselves from buying on a regular basis. No party poopers here! Lightening up the chores is another way to honor the festive mood. Maybe I should also wear my wedding dress around the house too? Who am I kidding, I don’t fit into it anymore. My husband, on the other hand, still wears his wedding suit on occasion. Now, that’s dedication to his healthy lifestyle. Respect!

Speaking of diet, ever since I married this man of mine, I’ve been eating a lot cleaner! I used to think that eating wheat grain bread over white was “clean eating.” It never crossed my mind that I may be gluten-sensitive altogether. Marrying Thaddeus has opened my eyes in so many ways. In fact, he has taught me a lot of things throughout the years.

In addition, marriage itself played a huge role in shaping who I am today. It has taught me to be more understanding, patient, compassionate, kind, loving, generous, and lots more! I believe that six years can cover a lot of ground. By now, we’ve figured out what works and what doesn’t for us, specifically.

Comparing our family to others is a big “no-no” for us. Everyone has their own story and we try to focus on writing ours. Doing everything together makes us a stronger team. Forever on each other’s side, we pray to be in-sync even when we are not spending the day together.

Xoxo’s and the 'I love yous’ are pretty generous around here. Oh, and if we are having a bad day, love always wins in the end. One of us eventually breaks and starts cracking up. Honestly, marriage is a blast (most of the time!). No doubt, marriage can get tough. That’s why focusing on your family’s priorities is super crucial. Couples have to work on their marriage every single day. The fire of love needs to be fed with fuel. Where there is effort, it doesn’t go unnoticed. That means no slacking and no days off.

If you’re considering getting married, we strongly recommend it. ESPECIALLY when it’s based on God. When the relationship triangle between God, husband, and wife is healthy, marriage will be a success.