I'm Getting Married...Today!

Talk about a Better Life day! Today has to be the best example yet. It's early in the morning as I sit in my hotel room just hours before I get married, and all I can think about is how truly lucky I am to be marrying such an all-around beautiful woman with two amazing daughters. As I think about my good fortune, I am reflecting on my Better Life commandments. While each of the twelve apply, three in particular are standing out:

1. Be healthy
I've known that I've needed to lead a healthier lifestyle, but I have never really followed through on this. Thinking about this today, I know the stakes are now raised. I need to take care of myself better so that I can have more time with my wife and my girls. The other day, my very-soon-to-be step-dauhter J told me that she wanted to be with me forever. She then added, "You're not going to die on me, are you?" You've got to love the minds of six year olds, don't you? While I know anything can happen to anyone at anytime, I can decrease my chances by eating better and exercising more. So, that is exactly what I am going to do.

2. Be a role model for the girls
Being healthy is one area I can do this, but I also want them to see all that is possible in life. I want them to grow into happy, confident women. So, I hope that by living each day to be better than the day before, I can be a positive example for them.

3. Smell the roses, hear the music
Even more than before, I need to become more aware of the "little" things in life. For awhile, I was writing down in my Moleskine funny or amazing (to me at least) things the girls would say. I haven't been doing that lately because I have been "too busy", and think I have really missed out on some things as a result. I also really want to be aware of this today for my wedding and on my upcoming honeymoon. I want to be sure I am open to and aware of everything that happens as I spend this time with my new wife.

I know that today is going to be an incredible day for me. It is the start of a new life with the woman and two little girls who are my world. This day has highlighted the importance of following my Better Life commandments, and as a result, has made me even more committed to them.

Note: I have typed this post out on my Palm Treo, so I apologize for any spelling or formattin errors.

Comments

[Phil Stanoch]

@denise Thank you! I think you have a great business with your website, and I have become very interested in fitness for kids now that I have the girls.

[denise]

Good luck to you and your new family! We are practically neighbors, I live in mentor with my family.

Denise

[texnofobix]

You'll have to work out with Hans and Franz. :P

Congrats!