A few weeks ago, I finally got around to making a little greeting card memory book out of all our Wedding cards. It was so fun to look back at each card and re-read all the wonderful advice, prayers and well wishes for our marriage. I loved reading each one and looking at all the envelopes. Yes, I did say envelopes!
You see, looking at the envelopes reminded me of the thrill I got whenever I received a piece of mail for the first few months of marriage. I remember feeing butterflies every time I’d open the mailbox and see a card addressed to “Mrs. Rollo” or “Mr & Mrs Rollo” or “Paula Rollo”, it made my heart smile to see our names together and it still does! Whenever I take the kids to the dr. and they ask for the last name, I love giving “our” name. The one that the 4 of us share, the one that makes us a family.
I recently had to write out my full maiden name for something, and it felt so strange.. I had to stare at it a moment to make sure it was “right” because it didn’t feel right anymore. It’s such a little thing, but I love the fact, that after 4 years I still get butterflies from something as simple as the title “mrs” or the last name “Rollo“. It’s a sense of belonging, it’s a symbol of love and commitment, and I love it.
What “little things” give you butterflies? how long have you been married?
Gabrielle says
Sweet words, certain looks he gives me, and the way he cares for our children. There’s nothing more precious than watching him as a daddy. And we’ve been married for 10, almost 11 years!
I love that idea of making a memory book of your wedding cards!
Paula says
awww that’s so sweet! I love watching my husband be an amazing daddy as well <3
Carrie says
I remember those butterflies as well. And when I stop to think about it I’m still amazed at how much my life has changed during the past six years. My husband is everything I dreamed about as a girl. It’s so amazing!! :-)
Paula says
So precious!!! <3
April says
We have been married for nearly 7 years, and the butterflies are long gone… but I actually love that. :) I wrote a post recently about how it’s a beautiful thing to say goodbye to the butterflies and move into that mature, fully-trusting relationship :)
But yes, I know exactly the feeling you’re talking about with the Mrs. thing… I still love seeing it. :)
Fawn Weaver says
Oh, I definitely think it’s possible to have a fully mature relationship (I certainly do after 10 years) and still get butterflies. When my hubby travels on business and then comes home, I certainly have butterflies for several hours prior to him walking through that door again. I don’t know, I definitely think it’s a beautiful thing to still get butterflies.
Paula says
I have to agree with Fawn here, I don’t think butterflies and a mature relationship are mutually exclusive. But I know what you mean about it getting sweeter as the relationship matures! The butterflies aren’t the same as they were when we were newlyweds, but they are still there if I take the time to look for them. :)
Rhiannon says
Almost two years.
My love usually has lots of facial hair. I love his big beard, it’s what makes him, him. Yesterday he shaved for the first time in months. When he came out of the bathroom I think he saw the look of shock on my face. I got little butterflies and told him how incredibly handsome he is.
My mother and father have been married 38 years and my mom says every once in a while he still gives her butterflies. They adore each other and it’s nice to know you can be married that long and still prefer each other’s company to anyone else’s.
Paula says
oh so precious!!! I love that your mom and dad still have butterflies too! so sweet!
Fawn Weaver says
Almost the moment we returned from our mini-honeymoon in 2003, I dashed over to the DMV to change my last name. Then I dealt with the social security thing followed by all bank accounts and credit cards. It was such a proud moment for me to have a man who loved me so much that he’d consider it an honor to give me his last name. A week or so ago when we renewed our vows in front of friends and family, it was great to once again be presented as Mr. & Mrs. Weaver – and yes, as I was walking down the aisle in my wedding dress and saw my hubby at the end of the aisle, I had all kinds of butterflies.
Creating beautiful memories together.
Paula says
so sweet! :) Mr. & Mrs. Weaver!!! I love it! :D I love the butterflies!
Heather says
I love this! It tickles me to death to say “Hayes” when someone asks for our name! I especially love when Carl refers to me as “Mrs. Hayes”. I’m glad to know that it doesn’t get old after so many years. <3 I don't think I'll ever tire of hearing it :)
Paula says
hehe so sweet ;) Definitely doesn’t get old… I may have gotten more used to it, but whenever I stop and think it makes my heart smile <3