I sit down every year on our anniversary and your birthday and try to describe how I feel about you. As soon as I put my fingers to the keyboard, I pause and I sit here for a while. I can never quite figure out where to start. Perhaps its because to me, you are larger than life. You and the kids are my whole world, and I am at a loss when I try to put that feeling into words. You came into my life at a time when I wasn't looking for you. You were a breath of fresh air, and unexpected surprise, and an instant connection. I will never forget you walking up my stairs, your hair freshly shorn, and the feeling of my heart dropping as I fell in love with you. You never left, and I am beyond grateful for that. We have such an incredible relationship...one that is built entirely on friendship, respect and the love we share. Some people wait for their soul mate their whole lives and never have the pleasure of knowing what its like to find them. With you, I have. I wake up next to you and smile every morning simply because you are there next to me. There isn't much more I could ask for - you make me happy simply by being. And at the end of the day, no matter how trying or difficult it may have been, I know that you are there to make things right again, and it doesn't take anything more than a hug. I treasure the nights where we lay in bed giggling with each other like schoolgirls at a sleepover. There is a magic between us that I hope we never lose. An enjoyment of each others faults and each others strength. I celebrate the person that you are; the hilariously sarcastic humor, the loyalty to your family and our friends, the quiet way that you assess a situation and stop me from jumping in full throttle. The way that you smile when you are teasing me, the way that you can happily read to our son for hours, or hold our baby girl in your arms soothing away her hurts. You respect me, and our children, and it shows in every decision you make. You would never put yourself before our family, and I love you for that. You work so hard for us, and give up so much, but you never complain. You happily indulge me in my parties and get togethers with friends, not because you love doing them...but because you know that I do. You are the most amazing selfless man that I have ever known, and I count my blessings every day for whatever I did right that brought you into my life. I love you so much Matthew. I hope that we continue to dream and live, laugh and love, for many many years to come. Thank you for being you ♥
