Looking In The Eyes of Love

"Looking In The Eyes Of Love"

I wonder should I tell you

`bout all the crazy things I've ever done

I've been searching all my life

And when I should have stayed

I tried to run

I was searching for an answer

In a world full of strangers

But what I found was never real enough

Now that I've found you

I'm looking in the eyes of love

Darlin' you've been good to me

You are so much more than I deserve

I never thought that I would find

Someone who's so sweet and kind like you

Please believe me when I say

This time I won't run away

I swear by all of heaven's stars above

Now that I've found you

I'm looking in the eyes of love

[Chorus:]

Looking in the eyes of love I can see forever

I can see you and me walking in this old world together

Lord my heart's found a home

I've been dreaming of

Now that I've found you

I'm looking in the eyes of love

Three years ago I married my best friend. Never in a million years did I ever think my life would be the way it is today and I'm so grateful for that. When I was younger and imagined and dreamed about my husband, family, job....it wasn't this. THIS IS MUCH BETTER!! No I will not sit here and tell you that Mick and I have a perfect relationship because we don't. We fight, we argue, he annoys me but I love all of it. I would rather be annoyed by him sometimes than to not have him at all. We fight but seriously we make up just as fast. We always say we love each other and kiss each other goodbye and goodnight. (cheesy I know) He makes me laugh more than anyone and knows exactly what I want, how I feel, what I'm thinking by just looking at me. That is love. He doesn't send me flowers, he doesn't take me out on romantic dates, he doesn't light candles by the bed, he doesn't buy cards but do you know what he does do. He takes out the trash so I don't have to. He wakes up early to make Mallory's bottle so I can sleep that extra ten minutes. He mows so the dust doesn't bother my allergies. He helps me carry in groceries without asking so I don't have to make as many trips. He lets me have that last breaded pickle that he knows I LOVE. He hangs out with my family...even when I'm not around. He doesn't complain when I can't get dinner going because I'm busy with Mallory. He puts the food away while I do dishes so I get done faster. He lets me watch my tv shows...even though he secretly really likes them too. He winks at me from across the room. He pumps gas for me when we are together-even when I'm driving. He lets me hog the covers. He brings me water to bed because he knows sometimes I get thirsty and doesn't get upset when I don't even touch it. He watches Mallory so I can go to my mom's group and likes it. He comes out to help water the garden with me because he knows I need help so the hose doesn't smash the plants.He gives Mallory a bath. He makes his own cards and notes which are original, funny and some of my most favorite treasures. Those are just some of the things I love. Those are the things that matter and are romantic to me. Those are the things that make me realize that if I did anything right in my life...it was marrying him. He also gave me my daughter. Some of the most gratifying moments I have had have been watching him and Mallory. I haven't been moved to immediate tears very many times in my life...but since she has been born it happens all the time. I am not only grateful for her but grateful to have a husband that truly enjoys doing things with her. I love watching them together. It honestly melts my heart...then the tears. He changes her diaper, her rocks her, he gives her bath, he feeds her, he plays with her...on the floor. He takes her for walks, he lets her explore, he snuggles her, he misses her when she's gone. One night I was changing her diaper before we went to bed. She woke up so I let her snuggle in our bed for a moment. She rolled over to him, crawled up under his arm and snuggled him without a movement and fell asleep. He had his head or hers and it was the most peaceful moment. I knew right there that life was good. This is what God had planned for me and I couldnt' agree more. Then I cried. Mick said it best the other day. "I think we are pretty good parents. It's a nice balance...you let her do things, I don't and I let her do things that you don't....the perfect balance." Yes he is the perfect balance for me. So three years ago when I said "I Do" I never thought that in three short years that we would have moved out of the Greenwood house to the country. I never would have guessed that same house would have to be gutted and I would live in our dining room for over a year. I never would have guessed that all that headache, mess, tears, dust would have made for some of the best memories and has truly brought my husband and I closer. I never would have guessed three years ago that I would have a beautiful eight month old daughter who is the light of not only mine but her daddy's eyes. I never would have guessed that having a child could bring you so much joy and really put life into perspective. I never would have guessed that too could make me love my husband even more. So honey....this post is for you. I love you more and more every day. Yes some of those days you make me want to scream but I still love you more and more. I wouldn't be who I am today without you. You make me want to be a better person. You make me happy. You make me excited for our future. Thank you for all of the memories, for the hugs,for the tears, for the kisses, for the fights, for the laughs....I wouldn't trade any of it for the world. You are my best friend. You are a wonderful husband and a wonderful father. Here's to many more....

"Feels Like Home"

Somethin' in your eyes, makes me wanna lose myself

Makes me wanna lose myself, in your arms

There's somethin' in your voice, makes my heart beat fast

Hope this feeling lasts, the rest of my life

If you knew how lonely my life has been

And how long I've been so alone

And if you knew how I wanted someone to come along

And change my life the way you've done

It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me

It feels like I'm all the way back where I come from

It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me

It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong

A window breaks, down a long, dark street

And a siren wails in the night

But I'm alright, 'cause I have you here with me

And I can almost see, through the dark there is light

Well, if you knew how much this moment means to me

And how long I've waited for your touch

And if you knew how happy you are making me

I never thought that I'd love anyone so much

It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me

It feels like I'm all the way the back where I come from

It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me

It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong

It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong