I have started this post at least five times. It is TJ's birthday, and i am having a difficult time finding the words that describe how I am completely in love with him. I think back to when he was 16 and i was 17. Even then, i could see how amazing and compassionate his heart is. I could get a glimpse of what an awesome listener he is. Back then, i knew how intelligent and hilarious he is. But what i didn't know would later make me love him even more than i knew i could ever love a person.
I didn't know that he would someday be bathing both of our girls in the bathtub. I didn't know he would be the papa dragon and chase the Jaely princess and Cami princess into their Eric Carle Castle. I didn't know that he would be such an amazing cook who loves to try new things in the kitchen. I didn't know he would eventually be the grocery shopper of the family. I didn't know what a good kisser he was. I didn't know that he would be such an effective teacher who takes the time to build relationships with his students. I didn't know he would paint my toenails. I didn't know he would make snow angels with our daughters, rock them to sleep in the middle of the night, smother them with kisses, take them to numerous doctor appointments, apologize when giving me nightly fertility shots, hold jaely's hair back as she throws up, be my rock when my mom died, nor did i know he would tell me i am beautiful every day and would not let a day go by where he doesn't make it clear just how loved i am and how loved our girls are. I didn't know he would be such a wonderful woodworker, landscaper, chef, problem solver, reliable GPS, teacher, papa, counselor, friend, lover.
He is an amazing creation. An awesome blessing. A gift from God. Happy Birthday RR! I love you more than i ever knew i could love someone.
