“We’re getting married!”

So originally we started dated right after I graduated. We had our first apartment together and learned really quickly adulting sucks along with it wasn’t the right time for us. During the last 8 years we still always kept in contact but would go months without talking sometimes. In the end of 2023 we started talking again due to I “accidentally” added him as a friend again. We talked for a good 2 months before one day Chris decided to just go out on a limb and ask me out on a date. Well obviously that date went great if we are here right? I still believe he put some charm spell into the salsa at chilis that day. After that date we both took time to get the kids acquainted with everything and wanted to get our own place and started looking for apartments together. In March 2024 we moved into our second apartment together. I finally was taking a break from unpacking trying to eat some food and mid chewing Chris got on one knee and asked me to marry him (he’s very shy and would not do it in public). Obviously I said yes. I didn’t know if I wanted to actually get married again but something in my gut told me this is the one. The year 2024 has been super rough for us with the passing of my mother and the passing of his father. The worst part was losing our beloved daughter Lily. We have been humbled with life and realized how short it is. We now are living our life in moment. Since then we have enjoyed every day together and are happy planning our wedding for 2026!