There seems to be only so much time in the day. I could probably use a couple more hours in the day to get everything I want to get done! So again, apologies for the lengthy gap.
In light of the upcoming holiday I figured I would give a little attention to the love of my life.
I don't know how to put into words how hard Rick works for us. He puts in 50+ hours a week and then some when you consider the days he comes home and takes over at least one kid from me. He is just the back bone of this family. I couldn't ask for a better partner for me or father for my children. He is just amazing and I am so thankful to be blessed with him. Anyone who doesn't enjoy a little bit of goosh can stop reading now!!
We met in November of 2007 through a mutual friend. At that time it was just a hand shake, nice to meet you, type of thing. We saw each other out a few times over the next couple of months. On New Years Eve of 2008 my work had a party at Belushi's on campus. I had planned to make a short appearance so I called a cab as soon as I arrived to ensure that I would get to my friends on 4th ave by midnight. Rick came up to me and asked if I remembered him. We always laugh about that night because he was really trying to talk to me and get to know me and I was a grouch because my cab wasn't coming and I was just trying to leave. Needless to say my cab never showed up and I rang in the New Year there and gave him a kiss on his cheek right next to his lips. He would later tell me that I had him from that moment! A week passed and we saw each other out again the following Saturday. We talked for a little while and ended up exchanging numbers and made plans to go for Sushi the next night. Funny thing about that is he is allergic to fish, which I didn't know at the time, but he agreed because I told him I loved it! That is just the type of guy he is. Shortly after we went our own ways that night he got a phone call from his sister that his nephew had been in a fatal car accident. I didn't find out about this until the next day when I contacted him. I apologized and told him if there was anything he needed that I was there for him. About 3 weeks passed and we hadn't seen each other. We had sent a couple of texts here and there but I knew he was with his family, where he needed to be.
February 1st came and our friend had a super bowl party and I learned that he would be there. I was so nervous and so excited when he finally showed up. He didn't sit by me and I remember sitting there just thinking about him and not even watching the game. We all ended up going out that night. We had a few drinks, got to know each other, danced and played pool. From then on we were pretty much inseparable. February 14th came around and I had not planned to do anything because at this point we weren't officially together and I didn't want to make a big deal out of it. Later on that night Rick called and asked if I wanted to go meet him and his friend for drinks. At the time I was living with my mom so I was able to get a sitter and head over to meet them. When I arrived I learned that his "friend" had flaked and it was going to just be he and I. So we decided on dinner at P.F. Changs. It was our first real date and every year since we have celebrated the 14th at P.F. Changs. Our relationship has been on the fast track from the start but I know that what we have is truly special. It is a new thing for me to connect on the level that we do. He keeps me grounded and has no problem telling me when I'm getting out of hand. I am so excited for the life that we are creating for ourselves and I'm the happiest that I have ever been. We have our downs just like anyone else but at the end of the day we make sure we are on the same team moving towards the same goals.
I love you Rick!! You are my rock!!
