Happy Birthday My Love

Happy Birthday my love.  I know I should have written this earlier today so that there would actually be a chance that you would see it on your birthday, but life got in the way.  Life is messy that way sometimes.  Just like the special lunch we were supposed to have to celebrate this afternoon.  Instead, Rachel pouted, Teddy refused to eat and Jack rubbed pizza on my pants.  It was insane and felt more like an endurance test than a birthday party.  Yet, at the end, after the kids were strapped back in the car, you gave me one of your great, full of love, arms wrapped all the way around hugs, and I knew exactly why I married you.

There is no one that I would rather face life's messiness with than you.  We may drive each other nuts some times and goodness knows the kids are driving us both completely bananas and don't even get me started about your jobs, but through it all you show me why I am married to the best guy on the planet.  Your principled, steadfast manner make me proud.  Your compassion for others gives me hope.  The love you shower on your children brings me unmeasured joy.  The love you give to me makes my heart burst at the seams.  You are a wonderful man, and on this day of your birth, I celebrate all the wonderful things that make you you.

Happy Birthday my love.