Birthday letter to my husband

Dear Ryan,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Today, 27 years ago, you were born! I want to not only wish you a very happy birthday but also tell you how completely and utterly amazing you are!  Since we met I've always tried to make your day as special as can be and this year you are away on a work trip so I'm bummed I can't spend the day spoiling you. However when you return tomorrow you will be showered with love from your family! I tell you "I love you" all the time but this is my chance to really describe the meaning of those words to you. I remember falling madly in love with you ever so quickly. I knew what we had was not a fluke. I knew pretty much instantly that you were the one for me. That you would be my husband. That you would be the father of our children. That you would be there to hold my hand, wipe my tears, laugh with me, cuddle with me, walk beside me, talk with me, and share every being of ourselves until the end of time.

I want to start by telling you what a wonderful husband you are. Do we have good and bad days? Sure. But do we make it through them together? Most definitely! We are big time believers in "I'm sorry" and having it ring true when it's needed. We know each other like no one else on earth and I am so blessed to call myself your wife. You play into my games and tell me how it is. You keep me grounded when I tend to set my dreams way beyond the stars. I admire the fact that if there is ever anything I ask for or want you to do, if it's in your power to grant it you will. I may hear remarks here and there but you do it I know, out of love. You sacrifice so much for me. There is never a time that you intentionally make me feel guilty for doing anything for myself. You treat me like a princess and who am I to complain? I love you through and through!

Of all the traits you obtain, I think seeing you as a father is what makes me fall even more in love with you each time. If that's even possible. You adore our children and would do absolutely anything for them. I often daydream of the future and all the fun times they will have with you. You are our son's first hero and our daughter's first love. You gave me the greatest gift when I had the two of them. Watching you interact with them is a constant reminder that I made the best choice in my life of making you their father.

Lastly, the man that you have become in these last almost 7 years is just a blessing to have been a part of. When we first met we were just teenagers who were so infatuated with one another and I'm happy to say that we still are. The only things that have changed pretty much is our age and the fact that we are now married with children. We've grown up together and still have a lot left to do but so far I like how far we've come. You are mature when you need to be and are goofy all the rest. You are smarter than you think you are and I wish you could see what I see. You come off shy and "to yourself" when you are first introduced but once people get to know you they love you. You are fun, witty, and hilarious. And looks? Oh man, you had me at the first glance. There's this smoldering look you give me that knocks my socks off. You are such an amazing man and again I am so happy you chose me. 

I love you with all my being. I love you to the moon and back, to infinity and beyond! 

Love always,

Nicole