The wedding is quickly sneaking up on us!! We are both excited, and I'm finalizing my details. There aren't many details to muster over, it's just making sure the judge knows when to arrive, and that Kenny knows the day and time.
But one thing not to be forgotten is the importance of our wedding. It's not about putting on a show, and the anticipation of everyone's impressions. It's about the man I am about to exchange vows with. It's about the man who I am going to spend the rest of my life with. It's about making a commitment to be partners through every endeavor life will throw our way. It's about sitting side by side on the patio watching sunrises, or watching the boys play with our dog. It's about saying good night to each other with a kiss, and saying "Sweet dreams, I love you" at the end of each day.
This wedding has also brought my mom and I closer to each other. Our relationship continues to get stronger each day. For the first time in my life, I was able to spend more than 24 hours with her without either of us having a disagreement in any sort of way. We shared laughter, and even shared some tears as we thought of Grandma. We adored our men as they bonded with cups of coffee in their hands, telling tales of their youth and passions.
Our relationship has brought our family together. The boys have never been as happy, and always look forward to when they can be with us again. They have learned special skills from Ken, and love to laugh at his silly jokes. He not only connected with me, but he has connected with my three little men.
Shawn is going to be giving my hand to Kenny. He doesn't look at it as "giving me away." He is looking at it as joining his mom with the love of her life, and he gets to be a big part of it. He has taken on a big role in our planning. He even went around the men and boys' departments to find just the right shirts and shorts for him and his brothers to wear in the wedding. He calls to ask how the plans are coming along, and offers to help.
AJ is looking forward to the fact that he doesn't have to wear a tuxedo or pants in the wedding. He adores Ken and is excited to have him join our family. He is very inquisitive throwing a million questions a minute at Ken, and loves every answer he gets.
Dylan has picked up on Ken's sense of humor. In fact, it has changed his attitude towards teasing. In the beginning of the school year, he was having trouble with a bully. After one little conversation with Ken, the bully troubles were soon gone. Ken ends every night by giving Dylan a goodnight kiss, and tells him to have "supercalifragilisticexpedialidocious" dreams.
Life is great. And the best part is that this is all so real. There are no doubts in my heart or mind. I have never felt more secure in myself, and I am looking forward to being the new Mrs. Ken Lindeen.
