Remember...

I wrote Kayla a letter about all the stuff I wanted her to remember when she left for SDSU and engraved a ring that said remember.. on it. It was things that I had learned in my own life that I would have liked someone to share with me (even if I wanted to learn the hard way). So now that she is getting married I want to share some of the things that Daniel and I have learned about being married and somethings that go along with it. Kay Kay this is for you. Remember...

• to keep up on your blog.
• to always kiss and hug your hubby everyday.
• don't go to sleep mad at one another.
• to tell the truth always no matter what.
• not to talk bad about your hubby to make yourself feel better.
• to be a team.
• speak up if you have something to say.
• don't hide anything big or small.
• don't do everything for him or he will get used to it.
• treat him how you want to be treated.
• to have s_x (this wont get hard till little people come into the picture).
• always talk before you make a large purchase, it will save you arguments later.
• sometimes you may have to compromise.
• having God in your marriage is the only way to go, don't be shy about it.
• you are best friends, no girlfriend will every be more important.
• to respect him when he tells you something bothers him and try and fix it if you can.
• don't tell your parents all your dirty laundry, it will come back to haunt you.
• that paying cash is so much more rewarding then credit, not to mention stress free.
• car payments SUCK and they last a long time.
• home cooking is better then eating out.
• to always be respectful to his family even if they get on your nervous.
• pull out is not a form of birth control (hint, Kirsten and Kelsey).
• if you are not ready for kids use this stuff called "birth control", I hear it works great.
• tell him you love him every time you feel it.
• to give him compliments, everyone likes them.
• don't be bossy.
• not to nag at him or a wall will go up.
• keep in touch with your family.
• take lots of pictures.
• plan for the future.
• plan for hard times, they always happen, so be prepared.
• to have fun.
• to smile, it is contagious.
• open your doors and windows when you feel blue.
• make sure you always have health insurance.
• respect his feelings even if you don't agree.
• words are like a tube of toothpaste, once it comes out you can't make it go back in.
• and after I read this to Daniel he wanted to add...
• have more sex.
• don't be controlling.
• have more sex, I think that covers all of it.

When Daniel and I had our growing up period and decided to get back together we promised each other that we would NEVER no matter what give up because it gets to hard. We know we wanted to be together and we have to work threw the problems, don't give up like a lot of people do because it is easy. I will always be here NO MATTER WHAT. Anytime you need ANYTHING weither you are near or far I want you to know you can call me. I love you so much. Love Annie