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.
2 comments:
Aren't you glad I talked you out of dumping him way back then? (That's supposed to be funny, but it hurt just to type it)
You are so-o-o-o lucky and even more important, you know how lucky you are. Give him a big hug for me. He is a wonderful man. Now we have to set our sigts on finding a couple that are as wonderful as he is for the girls. When they get older you will see a little of what I went through when you were dating and the worries involved. So you see, Lindsey, I too am very lucky!
Love, Dad
Ha! The first part of that made me laugh till i cried and the second part made me cry. I really cannot imagine how we are going to make it with both girls dating. You want the best for them, but you want them to come to their own decisions. Such a scarey thing. I love you bunches, daddy-o. Thanks for always treating me with kindness and respect. . .it made me expect it from the other guys in my life. ;)
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