three years

all above photos are courtesy of DVA Photography

Three years ago today, I made the best decision I've ever made.  I said, "I do" to the best man I know.   Doing life with him has been an honor and I thank my lucky stars each and every night I get to call him mine.  I never thought I could be happier than I was on this day three years ago.  But every day since has proved me wrong.  8 weeks and 1 day ago our family grew by one.  Seeing my husband as a father has forever changed my heart.  I always knew he'd be a great one because of the kind of husband he was to me.  But I never could have imagined a life this sweet.

Matt, I love you more today than I ever thought possible.  Thank you for loving me fiercely and without reserve.  Thank you for taking me as I am, faults and all.  And thank you for making each day with you the best day I've ever had.

Happy Anniversary Matthew Warren Lopatka!  I love you!

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a love letter to my husband

Matt,

On the first day of my last trimester I had lots of blog posts in mind – nursery updates, a letter to our baby girl and babymoon pictures.  But I felt that all those could wait because today all I wanted to do was say thank you.  Thank you for being my rock these past 6 months (and long before).  Thank you for picking up the slack when it comes to laundry and dishes around the house when I’m too tired or emotional to deal with it.  Thank you for making my lunch after I go to bed so I can have a worry-free morning the next day.  Thank you for walking our puppy when we get home late and we both know there’s no way I’m gonna do it.  Thank you for being so enthusiastic about all of my dinners even when they don’t turn out exactly like they were supposed to.  Thank you for telling me I’m beautiful, especially when I feel like a roly-poly.  Thank you for jumping at the chance to touch my belly when our baby girl starts wiggling.  Thank you for always encouraging me to relax.  That is so hard for me and I’m so thankful that you know me well-enough to know that look in my eyes.  That look that comes when I’m running through my to-do lists in my head and when slowly anxiety and stress starts to creep into my brain.  It’s like you know what’s happening and you know exactly when to grab me and hold me.  I feel like a crazy person sometimes yes, but it’s a fact that without you I would have been officially diagnosed loony by now.  I love you so much Matt.  Georgia is one lucky lady to have a daddy like you. 

Thank you for loving us fiercely and unconditionally.

Love, your baby mama

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ode to matthew

Matthew Warren Lopatka,

How did I ever get so lucky?  Honestly.  You deserve a medal of some-sort for the past few weeks.  You have carried me out of my sadness and heartbreak and made me laugh when I didn't think I could.  You have made my life richer with each day and my love stronger with each kiss.  I didn’t think I could possibly love you any more than I did yesterday, but of course today proves me wrong.  My heart is so full and I love you.  Thank you for your patience and your smile.

Love, Denise