Today, like any other day, I woke up next to you and smiled. Your morning hair in my face, oh I love the smell of your hair. One of your legs draped over the covers and the other resting beside mine. Every morning I wake up excited that you're still there, right beside me. You hate sappy shit so I'll make it short and sweet. You are the peanut butter to my jelly and the man of my dreams. I can't wait to see what our future holds and I'm so glad our stars aligned. Thank you for just being you and although we have our issues they don't compare to the love I have for you.

Here are just a few reasons why you run through my mind all the time...

1. You let me be me.

I'm so thankful I can be myself with you. I feel like we live in a world where we have to watch what we say and double check our sentences. You let me rant or rave about whatever I want to talk about without telling me I'm crazy. I'm always so excited to see you at the end of a long day because you always listen to what I say and help me through my issues or chat about how my day was and I'm so thankful you entertain my needs.

I can be dressed in my dingiest clothes with my hair going in every direction and you still remind me that I'm beautiful. Thank you for being ready for whatever comes out of my mouth. Being the oddball I am, my mind travels in so many different directions you always know how to answer my questions or chat about whatever is on my mind. Thank you for letting me be myself when I'm with you.

2. You are who you are and that doesn't change.

There are so many people in the world who want to put on a show for others or try to prove that they are someone else. I understand that conversations change depending on who you are with but I cannot stand the idea that people's personalities, ideas, and attitude change around others. It comes off insincere and let's be real, it's fake.

How can you know who someone is when they forget who they want to be around you? We can be ourselves together no matter where we are. Yea, maybe sometimes it's a little embarrassing when I kiss all over you but that's who I am and I can't keep my hands off. Sorry, but I'm not really sorry. Your personality is enticing and you're muscles aren't bad either.

3. You are honest and you are kind.

It's taken a little time, but when I ask a question I want an honest answer and you give it to me. I don't want things sugar coated unless they are my daily gummy vitamins. When I ask if my butt looks like a pancake, you let me know!

When I'm being a bitch, you tell me I'm being a bitch and I appreciate it. I don't want to act that way or be portrayed incorrectly and you help center me and keep me on top of things. Thanks for keeping me in check and helping me be the person I want to be. Not the person my feelings are telling me to be. I'm a pretty dramatic person, so I need to be snapped back into reality and reminded I'm not the star of a Broadway show.

4. You help me remember my past doesn't define me and nor does yours.

I have my baggage and you have yours. People lose their baggage all the time, ask any airline. Baggage doesn't have to define who you are but it can teach you the life lessons you need to be a stronger and better person. I wombo, you wambo, we all wombo.

5. You help make me a better person.

I get jealous, I freak out, I get defensive, and I make mistakes. I'm not perfect but we are perfect. You help keep my positive spirit alive. I love the way you handle our fights with such calmness. I love how hard you work to reach your goals. I love the way you don't blame life for anything. I love how your strength has rubbed off on me.

I found you when I needed you most and I thank God every day. You make me feel as though my problems don't exist and remind me that as a team we can do anything. I think we both had no idea what we were getting into when we first met but I'm glad I get to call you mine.

Thanks for all you do,

XOXO