The New Year has started; thus ends another Holiday Season jam packed with activity and chaos, and now I’m up with insomnia in anticipation. The kids go back to school tomorrow morning, the hubby to work, and I can reclaim my quiet time. I’m so excited I can’t sleep! There’s something to be said for routine, especially when there’s a lack of it for a spell.

Kevin always takes the week after Christmas off from work, and we have our reconnect time during that week. A celebration of our anniversary a week early.

By the time I have this posted it will be our 4th wedding anniversary. Although the world and our daily lives don’t come to a halt on the actual anniversary, it is a day I know we both celebrate all year long.

I thank God daily for bringing my husband into my and my children’s lives. I truly never believed I would ever share the kind of love and companionship that I have with him. After two failed marriages, and various failed relationships, it was a pipe dream I had given up hope of ever finding. I never forget that feeling, and always treasure our time together.  (You may skip this post if too much ooey-gooey feelings are not your thang)

In celebration of our Anniversary, I put together a list of why I adore my husband.

1. He is an affectionate husband, who never fails to tell me he loves me; many times each day.

2. He cooks. Well. And often.

3. He consciously strives for my happiness. Even though he knows he is not responsible for my happiness, I love that he puts the effort into it.

4. He is wise. He is also intelligent, and knows that intelligence and wisdom are two very different attributes, both of which he has in spades.

5. He is attentive and caring; with me and the kids.

6. He really listens to me when we talk.

7. He is loyal and faithful, to me and our marriage.

8. He is sexy and handsome.

9. He makes me feel beautiful, even when I look like something the cat dragged into the house.

10. He is honest.

11. He is strong. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

12. He is disciplined, and is a hard worker, always striving for perfection.

13. He is ambitious. (Which is damn sexy to me. I’m not sure why, it just is.)

14. He values my opinions and seeks my advice.

15. He makes me feel needed and important.

16. He makes the effort daily for us to connect and talk, without interruptions, TV’s, kids or phones.

17. He shares my dedication to getting away, just the two of us, on a fairly regular basis.

18. He knows how to play and just have fun.

19. He is funny and has a sarcastic edge to his humor that I love.

20. He loves me completely.

Only a few of the many reasons, but some of why I love this man with everything in me. He is my lover, best friend and confidante. I treasure each and every day with him, even the not-so-terrific-days. 

And I want him to know I love him more every passing day. Happy anniversary “Kevin.”

Love,

Teri