A decade later......

Bobby,
Happy Anniversary!
I've been trying to think of what I would like to say to you today. I thought perhaps I could make a list, my top 10 favorite things about you. Maybe make it funny. Or I could write out a long, romantic, poetic letter.
I can think of a million reasons to tell you I love you.
I might talk about the way you willingly work to take care of us, or how gently you hold your baby, play with your kids on the floor, listen to me chatter as long as I need to anytime about anything. I could mention the personal hobbies and interests you have chosen to let fall by the wayside, instead spending time diapering, correcting, feeding, nurturing little souls, devoting every spare minute to them, with focused attention. I might want to jot down how hard you have worked to prepare yourself for future demands of welcoming more kids, how great you are at maintaining an even keel. I could certainly speak of your considerate nature and your thoughtfulness of others. It would be easy to talk about your integrity and how honest you are with everyone you know, or your mad skills in brewing up an excellent batch of tortellini soup, right after you come out from underneath the cars fixing all their problems.
I would absolutely want to bring up that any time I ever, ever, ever say maybe we could support this or that cause, give so and so a little helping hand, would you mind if we contribute? I have yet to hear you say no. How your generosity astounds me, even with the vast responsibilities you hold.
There is so much I could say.........
When it comes down to describing what I feel on this day, what I want more than anything is to share with you is that I am a true fan of yours. I'm just such a fan.
I really think you are the greatest thing, the best person.
After 10 years of the daily grind, the ups and downs, highs and lows, the good and the not-so-fantastic, being able to say that means the world.
I am a fan.
Here is my corny anniversary song to you. My sentiments exactly.

Thank you for being the kind of man you are. I could not imagine life without you. Your goodness and kindness to me has healed many holes in my heart. I thank God for one of His biggest, greatest gifts to me, my husband, my friend, my love.
I have no idea how I got so blessed.