Today's Birthday Boy...

Today is Marius' birthday!  He is 46-years young today and, really, I don't think he'll ever grow up entirely!! 

 I have known Marius for many years through work - I've been in my job for 14 1/2 years and, because he works in the same industry, he's been around since then.  Truth be told, I always thought he was kinda cute.  Back then though, I had the stars of a newlywed in my eyes and I was too happy to imagine life ever changing.  But change it did. It goes without saying that nobody wants to lose a partner, or go through the hurt of divorce, but that's what happened.  We've both had our hurts and one can choose to sit in a heap and sulk for the rest of your days, or you can look at each day as a blessing.  I am blessed that I can love and be loved again.  It is different, we are older and more cautious, but that doesn't mean that it can't be just as good!

My Marius is an amazing man.  He's crazy and funny and really good looking.  He makes me laugh and feel beautiful.  He's generous and caring and he's the most wonderful father to his 2 beautiful boys.  He helps me so much with Jake and when I feel like the life's too much to bear, he's the first one to offer to pour me a glass of wine - a man like that is hard to find!!  We are childish and silly and can giggle all day long at absolutely nothing at all.  His home is my home from home.  I love my weekend beach house and my stoep with my hammock.  I love my view of the sea, the sound of the waves and our walks on the beach.  He loves coffee and running and snacking on peanut butter in the middle of the night.  He's my hammock-putter-upper, my braai king, the steak master.  He loves taking me out and holding my hand.  He loves to snuggle on the couch and not watch TV.  He's my best friend, the most amazing boyfriend ever!  How lucky can I be?

 

To Marius, I hope that today is going to be a fabulous day for you and I hope that my secret, surprise day with you on Saturday will be just perfect!  I can't wait to see you this evening and to share your birthday with you and all of our boys.  How lucky are we??!!  I feel so, so lucky to have you in my life!  Hahahaha... I had to kiss a few toads before I found my prince, but it has been worth the effort.  I didn't think that I would ever be this happy again, but here I am.  Wishing you the most wonderful birthday!  I'm crazy about you and to say I love you madly, would be a severe understatement! I didn't know I could love you this much! Thank you for being you.

Love,

Sue

XXX