It’s been a few years since we’ve been able to make this happen, but today, on our 18th Anniversary, Matt and I got to go out on a date!
Why have we not gone out on an actual anniversary date in years? Because our anniversary always falls right during the busy part of soccer season. It’s pre-season for the college team he helps coach. That means there are three practices per day right now. And sometimes, he’s not even in town on our anniversary because he’s with the team on a retreat.
I am definitely not complaining. I know Matt loves me and we always try to find time later (like in November once soccer season is over!) to do something special in honor of our anniversary. Hey, remember what he did for me last year on our anniversary? Sweetest thing ever!
Well, last week, when we were talking about our anniversary, Matt said, “I think we just may be able to go on a date that day.” Fun! Between morning and afternoon soccer practices, and before I got very busy prepping the meal I was feeding the team tonight, we headed to the nicest restaurant in town for lunch together. (And he wore my favorite shirt. Not that you needed to know that. But it made me smile. It’s his black shirt. And it looks really, really nice on him. I’m done now.)
The boys stayed home by themselves and made tuna. So exciting for them. Matt and I? We had sirloin. Oh yeah.
And then we ran some errands together, because nothing says romance like delivering a library book and making a trip to the post office.
He dropped me back off and home, and headed off for soccer practice number two. That hour and a half I had him all to myself (in his black shirt)? Perfect.
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April says
Happy Anniversary! My husband and I will celebrate our 18th anniversary on the 19th. Your anniversary meal looks delicious, we may have to squeeze in a fun date like that as well. :)
Lori Waugh says
Happy Anniversary! How exciting to have that special date night!
Jen McLaimtaig says
Happy Anniversary – so fun you got to celebrate this year on the actual day!
I linked to the post I did this week celebrating and as a tribute to my parents graduating their last child out of homeschooling, 24 years worth of schooling completed!
Tamara says
Happy Anniversary! I just want to thank you for what you’re doing. It is such a blessing to me. Your humor lifts my spirits and your meal plans and recipes make it less of a chore.
gina says
Happy Anniversary!!! My husband and I had ours on the 12th.12 years, our golden. We celebrated it on the 11th since the 12 fell on a Sunday. We did the whole errand and then a meal thing as well. Four hours with him to myself we managed to get a lot done in 4 hours.
Dianna says
It’s funny that the older I get, the more that acts of service mean to me!
Happy Anniversary!
Kathy says
So glad you were able to sneak in a date. :) It is hard to find alone time. We need to schedule it in sometimes. I am glad I found your blog. Happy Anniversary!!
Kathy says
Laura, sorry I linked 3 times. I refreshed the page and didn’t see my link. I thought I must’ve forgot to hit enter. The second time I hit enter by mistake before I was done. I will blame it on getting up @4:30 to see my husband off to work. Sorry!
Jill Roper says
Congratulations to both of you. That is very cool. I so agree with Dianna, as we get older the acts of service and time are much more valuable than a boxed gift. Love you guys.
myheartsmission says
Happy Anniversary! I am a huge soccer fan and one of my brothers was a coach for many years (I was an assistant coach for a women’s college team while at seminary).
Thank you for the opportunity to link up. God bless you.
Anne Kimball says
I think lunch dates are the best kept secret, actually. No crowds, cheaper, no babysitter required (if kids are in school).
Congrats on 18 years, that’s wonderful! Happy Anniversary!
Tyanne says
Happy Anniversary!! 18 years is incredible!
Amy says
Happy anniversary! So glad you got to have some special time together on the special day.
Lana says
Happy Anniversary! I am thankful for a hubby who likes to shop and run errands with me! When he goes to my favorite clothing store with me the ladies in there practically swoon over a real live man in the store :)
Amanda : Grace & Gusto says
Aww, this made me smile so much! Happy anniversary! :)
Kathy says
Our theory is that if we are without the kids and we hold hands, it’s a DATE–even if it’s just running errands or shopping for birthday presents! Happy Anniversary!
Tracy Nault says
Glad you could fit in a bit of alone time for your anniversary. Our anniversary falls during my husband’s busy season at work so we can never go anywhere but we do try to at least have a meal alone together!
Kris Mays says
What day was yours? We had ours the 10th and snuck in a lunch date between work stuff, too. AWESOME!
Jennifer S. says
Happy Anniversary! Glad you were able to celebrate on the day, but I’m sure you don’t mind waiting because the very fact that you have an anniversary to celebrate means you have each other!
LubbyGirl says
My computer isn’t cooperating, so this comment has been a long time coming! :-) Just had to participate in the thankfulness today – and happy anniversary, too, by the way!
Amanda @ Our Grace Filled Life says
Happy Anniversary!
Carol S. says
Tears in my eyes. All those little thoughtful things always speak to me too. Happy anniversary!
Erin says
I must have been reading your blog for a year now because I remember last year’s anniversary of the 17 phone calls. That was so sweet!! And if all the kids are asleep, it IS a date. With teenagers, this is next to impossible, though.
justpitchingmytent says
Loved the comment about the black shirt! That’s the color of my favorite shirt for my husband as well. :)