March 22nd, 2017

Lately I have been up to my elbows in all sorts of things—work, school, keeping the house clean, planning events, writing, and so on! I don't know how I keep up with me, let alone anyone else. But whenever I get these seemingly simple, work-in-progress photos from Mike it seriously just makes my day. It warms my heart and fills me with pride and thankfulness. So I just wanted to take some time out of my schedule and write this humble little message to express my deep, sincere thanks and appreciation for all that a special someone in my life has done for me. ❤️

My Michael, thank you:

1. For choosing me. Spending my life by your side as your partner has been the greatest blessing of my existence.

2. For putting up with me. I know I’m far from perfect. But thank you for loving me anyway.

4. For your endless patience every day. You put up with all my endless morning/evening routines. You don't take it personally when I go into "work/homework" mode and practically become unresponsive. You don't get annoyed when I go on a cleaning spree and whirl around the house doing fifty things at once. You don't mind tagging along when I decide we need to go out and get that thing we needed right there and then.

5. For working so hard for us. For going out there and doing your best despite all the frustrations and obstacles. I really really really appreciate that—beyond any words I can express. These photos you send remind me how hard you're working and what talent you have. You don't just "go to work" because you have to—you do it for us. And I will never be able to thank you enough for that.

6. For teaching me so many things about life. You’ve opened my eyes to this great world we live in, shown me different perspectives. This life we have is so valuable and I’m a better person because you're in mine.

7. For your constant encouragement and belief in me. Listening to all my rants or complaints after work and keeping me on my toes on all that I need to get done. I’m not sure I could have made it this far in life if it wasn’t for your daily encouragement.

8. For keeping your cool when I lose mine. You know I need that.

9. For being so darn handsome! :)

I could go on and on forever...but I'll stop here for now. I really and truly appreciate and love you for all of this and more. I love you always, baby! ❤️