Sunday, November 4, 2012

Traditions

Traditions are a necessary part of life. 

Josh and I started a tradition last November that we didn't know was a tradition until today.

On Sunday morning, after last year's Daylight Savings, we used our extra hour to have a coffee date.  We got crepes, a pumpkin spice latte, and a strawberry smoothie at French Press. We had only been married a few months then, and it was our first coffee date as a married couple.


Today, exactly a year later, we chose Starbucks, sausage sandwiches, and carmel macchiatos.

We are totally thrilled by the idea of a traditional coffee date every "fall back." It is one extra hour once a year to relax, reflect, and reconnect.  I am also excited to see what this tradition will evolve into when our family grows. For now, I absolutely treasure this time with my husband. Today we talked about what our future holds. What next after the CPA license? Should Josh pursue a real estate license? What about babies? Adoption? 

Traditions are a necessary part of life. I admire those traditions that also have meaning and purpose. I believe we stumbled upon one of those traditions this morning. 

What are your traditions?