Dear, Sweet Husband:
- I promise to help watch for things like a stray nose hair, grey hair, ear hair and a neck that needs shaving, and in turn, you will not say a word about my post 3 babies, aging body. You're welcome.
- I promise to make a valiant effort to clean up my clothes off the bedroom floor at least once a week because I know you prefer things clean, even though I'd be fine to leave them there for a month.
- I promise to be down with your skinny jeans, and having 1700 of the exact same stocking cap, but I cannot remain silent when it comes to tunics. Just can't. Sorry.
- I promise to groan loudly showing great exasperation any time you mention not feeling well and comment on the annoyance that is men who are sick, while secretly making a mental list of your favorite sick remedies because deep down I want to take care of you.
- I promise to never stop marveling at your good looks, seriously. That beard, tho. You're a fox.
- I promise to never stop telling our babies how lucky they are that you're their Daddy. You are an incredible parent. You never seem to run out of energy for your babies. You delight in them and they are secure in that.
- I promise to always be excited for time with you, and to always wear make-up and shave my legs when we have date night.
- I promise to tolerate your snoring, because sleeping without you is terribly lonely. And we'll continue pretending you're the only one who snores.
- I promise to cheer you on better in this 2nd decade than I started with in the 1st (um, can we strike year 1 from the record?)
- I promise to never stop praying for you.
Thank you for loving me well. Thank you for knowing me better than I ever give you credit for. Thank you for being unimpressed with my attitude. Thank you for being faithful and constant when I am all over the place. Thank you for working so hard. Thank you for encouraging me. Thank you for being proud of me. Thank you for creating space for me to do things I love. Thank you for being sure about us when I haven't been. Thank you for never discouraging my pursuit of leadership and my career. Thank you for never being threatened by my fierce independence. I am more confidant and more comfortable when you're around. Nothing prepared me for the privilege of being yours. Even on our worst day, I am so honored to be your wife. Happy Anniversary, my love!
