But none like this. Because I love you. And as I listened to you put our babies to bed, later than suggested by all the parenting book, I smiled. I knew I’d be up late… wanting to talk to you, maybe take a shower, or have some downtime, but my business is new. And I stay up late.
But we never suffer. Because of you.
I love that you love our girls so wholly. I love that you come home to the chaos and soak it in and let me let it out. I love that you say nothing… and I fall in love with you every moment for that.
Because you look at me that way.
Because you hold me that way- and I know that you need me, but you never force me to be more than I can be at any moment.
Because you know that sometimes I need to finish vacuuming the house, so you get the girls in the car and give my knee a squeeze when I get in.
Because you never question why I did something, you just swoop in and fix it.
Because you make me whole.
You make me whole.
I hope you’re reading this and laughing at any grammatical errors, because you always read what I write.
Dear Dave,
I love you. For the past 8 years. And for the next 800.
We are never going to be twenty and thirty something, roaming city streets, holding hands, slightly drunk- both on each other and a good whiskey… but… we’ll always be us. I’m just a girl, standing in front of a who group of readers. Professing my love. Forever.
Happy 8 years being stuck with me.
Melendy says
Love!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
🙂
Stacie says
That was so beautifully written. Sounds like you have a great man. Happy Anniversary!
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Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
He is a good dude 🙂 Thank you!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
Awww, this was so sweet. It sounds like you found your perfect match!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
For sure <3
Jeanette says
THAT was just beautiful!! It totally warmed my heart and made me tear me up at the same time!
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Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
<3
Pam says
Aw! That is so sweet! These are the kinds of letters I enjoy reading. I can see your love shining through! Congratulations on 8 years together.
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
Thank you!
Ann Bacciaglia says
Happy Anniversary! I hope you had a great one. This is such a beautifully written letter.
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
Thank you so much!
gingermommyrants says
This is a fantastic letter. I hope you have a great Anniversary. It sounds like you have a fantastic husband.
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Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
He’s awesome!
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Jody Smith says
Very sweet, touching, and inspiring! Bless you and your marriage!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
Thank you!
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Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
Congratulations on finding the man of your dreams!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
<3
Brandy says
This is really sweet, I love it. Makes me feel all romantic and like there is awesome love out there!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
There is!!
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Amy Desrosiers says
What a beautiful letter! I love how gentle and caring your husband seems from this letter. You are very blessed to have a wonderful family.
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
He is definitely my rock.
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