In 2009 boy meets girl. He loved me. I friendzoned him (sorry babe). He settles for bestfriends after I rejected him (again, oops). He was my backyard neighbor. Bus seat saver. Best friend. We talked and laughed every single day. Life happend years later. We drifted apart (sad face). I became a mommy to Reese (yay!). But i had a nagging feeling something was missing. That somehow my life could be better. I prayed and pondered. My subconscious and God whipsered to me “You miss Caije”. April 10th 2014. I sent him a message to wish him a happy birthday. Hoping it would turn into conversation. It worked! Sparks began to form. It was like no time had passed. Our time apart taught me I deserved to choose the nice guy. But being a young mom, the dating pool was shallow. I nervously hinted to him I would never find love (super young and dramatic, obviously). To show me he was willing but not desperate, he went on one date with another young mom (sorry girl). Obviously part of his plan, I was jealous. During the date I waited impatiently with my phone near by. Hoping it was a flop. I hear a little “bzz bzz” and my heart drops. I see that he did not have fun on his date (happy dance). After a few messages I ask him about his weekend plans. Hoping he would ask mine as well. He said he has no plans. Hinting to him I say “I broke up with my movie date”. He replies “I’ll take you to see Neighbors 2 if you want”. ALL THE HAPPY DANCING. Me, trying to be cool but also hoping for confirmation ask “are you asking me on a date Mr. Kauer?”. We have been inseparable ever since. Yes this is a real story. No this is not a rom-com (yet). A long and winding friendship, to love, to marraige. Finally.