This is a list of things I love about you that I will add to as time goes by.

I can trust your word, you’re honest and straightforward.

You follow through; you’re dependable.

You’re responsible.

You are practical and grounded.

You own up to your mistakes.

You have a strong conscience.

You’re driven.

You are unwavering in your values.

You dedicate yourself to your family.

You have a beautiful relationship with your brother, Topher.

You’ve got an admirable work ethic.

You’re disciplined.

You’re protective of those you love.

You have a strong sense of duty.

You’re loyal.

You are level-headed.

You’re creative and curious.

I love the way the corners of your eyes crinkle when you smile.

Your dad laugh when someone farts or cracks a punny joke.

The way your eyes darken when you look at me.

How much you enjoy my cooking.

How you make friends with people from all over the world.

The way you get animated when you explain things that interest or excite you.

The feeling of being in your arms, tucked under your chin.

The way my head fits in that nook between your neck and shoulder.

How you have meticulous processes.

Your love of animals and your sense of responsibility for the ones you choose to care for.

The way you’re in your element outdoors.

The rich color of your eyes and the way they shift from brown to amber in the sun.

The size and shape of your hands, and the way they feel against my skin.

Your big, soft lips.

The way your hair looks fresh out of the shower.

Your handwriting.

The way you prepare for things I never think about.

Your wealth of knowledge on so many complex topics (mechanics, engineering, etc.)

How comfortable you are in your masculine and feminine energies.

How much you’ve grown – it’s inspiring.

The way you love our children and want the best for them.

The level of care you have for your family.

The way your kiss ignites me.

How you can see things I need even when I’m blind to it.

The way you shifted when you found out you were going to be a father.

How you made me feel cherished and precious when I was pregnant.

That you took the time to address your past and you encourage and support me in doing the same.

How you idolize your father.

The way you don’t hesitate to come to my defense when others – be it family, friend, or stranger – are causing me harm.

How you have enabled me to finish my undergraduate degree.

The way you look in reading glasses.

How you care for me even when I struggle to care for myself.

How easy it’s become to be vulnerable with you.

The way you move when you’re cooking – you’re graceful and exacting.

How you like to prepare all the details.

You caring about whether or not something will be easy for me to digest.

I love love love your laugh.

How much you enjoy The Addams Family.

That you remembered my favorite childhood movie and gifted me something precious that is symbolic of love.

That you never stopped loving me.

The way you revel in pleasuring me.

The warmth that spreads from your hands into whatever it is that you touch.

When you tell me this is forever.