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Wow, time flies! It feels like just yesterday we were saying “I do,” nervously holding hands and ready to embark on this crazy adventure together. Now, a whole year has zipped by, filled with laughter, love, and probably a few too many late-night pizza orders. Seriously, though, who knew a year could pass so quickly?

But let’s be real, marriage isn’t always a walk in the park. There have been moments of disagreement over who gets the last slice of cake (it’s usually you, let’s be honest), deciphering each other’s weird quirks, and navigating the occasional furniture-assembly disaster. Sometimes, it feels like we’re learning a whole new language, a beautiful, sometimes-frustrating, language of “us.”

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Okay, deep breaths! How is it possible that my baby girls are turning another year older? Seems like just yesterday they were tiny little bundles, vying for my attention and filling our lives with double the laughter (and double the laundry!). Where does the time go? Finding the perfect words to express how much they mean to me feels impossible. It’s a jumble of emotions: pride in who they’re becoming, a little sadness that they’re growing up so fast, and overwhelming love that bursts from my heart.