12 years ago, on the 28th February, we celebrated our wedding with about 300 relatives and friends. To the Chinese, it was an auspicious day which is made up of auspicious numbers:).   So, yesterday was our 12th Wedding Anniversary.  

Nope, we did not spend the special day in a special manner. Cos’ we chose not to.

[Instead, we spent the day with our boys - preparing for their examinations (CA1 and AA1 which commenced today) and we wanted to avoid the "grand" restaurant which was overcrowded (packed with diners celebrating the last day of Chinese New Year).]

12 years ago, myself, a happy and excited bride

It has become common to have a sumptous meal together on this special occasion when Papa Ed is not out-stationed.  Unless we have special reasons to bring the boys along, I do enjoy the “only me and him” meal together (when we can really enjoy a good talk without any kids interrupting). In recent years,  sometimes, we receive self-made ”wishing cards” from the boys too.  

After so many years, what I wish for from my hubby is not wedding anniversary gifts, flowers or expensive meals.  However, what I value most are those heartfelt messages that were written for me on the cards.  I must say I do miss and still collect the wedding anniversary cards that Papa Ed designed and made for me previously *haha, I am getting nostalgic*.  Though the mode has changed to e-cards now, the heartfelt messages that he shared on the cards still never fail to touch my heart….

[I feel that it is a good idea for husbands and wives to express their special thanks or feelings for each other on their special day. For those who are usually not used to expressing their loving and grateful feelings to their spouses, sending a card to your loved one, expressing your sincere thoughts on this special day is definitely touching and inspiring.  Best of all, these cards can be kept, reminding us of every sincere and special word expressed to us from our loved ones.]

Indeed, Wedding Anniversary is a special day for many couples. Each anniversary marks another year of TOGETHERNESS:

Together triumphing life’s difficulties

Together sharing each other’s joy and woes

Together respecting each other’s dreams

Together setting goals for the family and kids

 (of course there are many other GREATNESS of being TOGETHER)

However, we can make everyday special for our loved ones too (not necessarily on the Wedding Anniversary day). I like these meaningful extract of words that Papa Ed sent to me in his card this year, amongst his other message :

“I wouldn’t start by saying that today is a special day…..

Because since you entered my life,

You have made everyday of mine so special ……..”

 I like this mode of communication especially on our special day. It lets me know that my years of dedication and love for my family has been appreciated and is all worth it:)

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