Notes to My Wife
It's the little things that really matter.
Thanksgiving
Hopefully, I will say this to you repeatedly throughout the day, but I wanted to start early and say that I am so thankful to have you in my life. You are everything I’ve always dreamed my wife would be, and so much more. I love spending time with you and am overjoyed that we have the rest of our lives to continue to do so.
Thank you for being you, for being with me, for putting up with me, for taking care of me, for helping me, for showing me how to be a better me, and for all the things that you haven’t done yet, but I know you will.
I love you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
A Reminder
It’s funny how intrinsically selfish people love to focus negative energy in a relationship—no matter how large or small that negative energy is—on blaming the other person.
However, if one instead focuses that energy on improving the situation, things almost always have a way of righting themselves.
It’s something I’ve known for a long time, but I also need a reminder periodically. Thanks for unintentionally giving me one today.
It makes me happy that we stared a terrible day in the face and made the best of it. It’s a good feeling to know that both of us are mature enough to look at the bright side and just be excited to be with each other.
Although I love going out with you and other friends, and I love to travel with you, it seems invariably the best weekends are ones we spend mostly by ourselves, mostly at home.
I had such a fantastic vacation with you last week. I hope you enjoyed your surprise birthday trip, and had fun getting away for a while. You’re my favorite travel buddy ever.
It makes me very proud to see how strong you are, even when it’s difficult to be. It’s of no surprise to me that everyone turns to you for help and advice. I certainly do. :)
I’m excited to spend the weekend partying with some friends that you introduced me to, but way more excited to take you on a birthday adventure in a couple weeks…
This week that you’re away on a work trip will be extremely difficult for both of us. It’s the longest we’ve been apart, as well as quite possibly the furthest.
I am so proud of you for advancing your career and for taking on this trip with poise and without stressing, like I would. :)
This week will be over before you know it.
I cannot believe the amount of effort that you put into the party we threw this past weekend. So frequently you remind me of how selfless you are, and inspire me to be more like you in that regard.
I had a fantastic time, and have you to blame.
Thank you.