My Wonderful Husband,
Remember our first vacation?
Yowza, do we look young. You were 25; I think I had just turned 21. You still had those braces!
Remember how we spent your 25th birthday? We had enchiladas, cake and ice cream at your mom and dad’s house. Today, on your 35th, it makes me laugh to know we’ll be doing the exact same thing.
I can recall every single one of your birthdays in vivid detail. The surprise party, the trips to Orlando and Las Vegas (and the infamous red dress!), the dinners, the big TV and special cake, the BBQ. I try so much to do something special that’s just for you. This year you said you didn’t want anything, and I’m trying to oblige. Instead, I am going to play our little word game, right here on the internet for all the world to see:
your integrity
your kindness
your generosity
your willingness to compromise
your dedication
your work ethic
your growth
you are an amazing dad
your hands
your ability to read my moods
your concentration
the way you learn from every day things
your eyes
the way your lips move when I’m upset and trying to tell you about it
because you love me more now than you did then
your patience
the way you listen
our late night talks
how you never criticise me
your pride
your charisma
your smile
your outrageous laugh
the fact that you never thought you’d end up with a “bookish” girl
you don’t bother me when my nose is in a book
you tell me I’m beautiful
you kiss me and mean it
you know when to hug me
you know when to leave me alone
you respect me for who I am
you think I’m strong… for a skinny girl
you do that pressure point thing for me when I get a migraine
it doesn’t bother you to spend so much time with my family
you teach me new things all the time
you don’t complain when things don’t get done
the way you used to make me tortillas and eggs, grilled cheese and tomato soup, and ramen noodles
you want to know my best friends
you do most of the work around the ranch, and never complain
you pick stuff up from the store when I call you at work
you don’t get irritated when I call you at work
you want to understand the things I care about
you have become an amazing communicator
your view from the rear
your willingness to apologize
you accept my apologies without hesitation
you put up with my crazy ideas
you work hard to trust, even if it doesn’t come naturally to you
your willingness to share your emotions and thoughts with me
you are so easy to please
the way you say you are a simple man
you will eat anything I put in front of you
you appreciate what we have
and your lucky number 53:
you are the only man I will ever want; the only one I will ever need
There are so many other things that make me love you… these are just a few!
Happy Birthday!
I love you every day,
Your Wife
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