I once said that my dream is to one day know what my dream is.

Now of course I know.

It’s waking up in Ben’s arms every morning; feeling his breath on my skin as he whispers my name; seeing the love in his eyes when he looks at me.

It’s hearing JR’s laughter as I chase her around the house; watching as she sleeps in Ben’s arms, hearing her call me Daddy.

It’s watching Hunter as he bounds up the stairs; seeing his head bent in concentration as he does his homework; watching him and Ben throw a basketball around the backyard together.

Ben once told me he was blessed to have found me. I feel like I have been blessed over and over again. I have everything I have ever wanted in my life, a home and a family. A husband who loves me without question, two children who fill my life with love and happiness and nothing gets any better than that.

I cherish every moment I have with Ben, locking away memories of days and nights spent with him in the back of my mind, dragging them out at times when I am alone and reliving them. That probably sounds weird but I can’t help it.

Dreams are something that everyone needs but I believe I am luckier than so many people because not only do I have dreams, simple ones, like growing old with Ben by my side, watching our kids as they change and grow day by day, I also have the real thing, a life full of love, laughter and happiness and I couldn’t ask for more.