So Many Reasons Why I Love Her

Today is National Spouses Day! I don’t need a “holiday” to celebrate my wife. As a matter of fact, yesterday I brought her flowers because I wanted to. 

I have been blessed to have been married to my wife for almost 6 years. I love her and am still in love with her. As with most relationships, there are always rough spots. It is during those times that is is important to remember why you fell in love with each other at the start. What I have found is that when I begin to list all the reasons I love her, it only reminds me of what she means to me.

I love her eyes. They still sparkle and I love looking into them.

I love her smile and her laughter. They are contagious.

I love that she still makes me laugh, even if it is at my expense.

I love that she is such an amazing mother to Ella and Andrew. Her love for them is constant. I love seeing just how much they love her!

I love that her hands fit perfectly in mine. 

I love that she is “in the know” about everything. She is a walking day planner. She remembers things that I forget! I can always count on her to keep our family on track.

I love that she has always been supportive of me and encouraged me to do things out of my comfort zone.

I love that she has always strived to be her best, whether it be her education, career, or just “mom.”

I love that she will sit and watch football (or things like Columbo or the First 48) with me.

I love that she is not afraid to say what is on her mind.

I love that she shares good books with me.

I love her patience with me and all of the other craziness in our house.

I love her kisses and her hugs. I always feel safe in her arms.

I love that she is the center of our family and keeps us all in balance.

I love those rare occasions when we get a date day/night together.

I love that she doesn’t see just how beautiful she is, even though I am always telling her.

I love her voice. 

I love all the wonderful things we have shared together and look forward to the things we will do together in the future.

I love going on walks in the neighborhood with her.

I love that she has made me a better person.

I love that she believes that sometimes cereal or ice cream are ok for dinner.

I love watching her play with our kids.

I love video chats with her and the kids while I am at work.

I love that I get to be her hero when there is a spider that needs to get squashed.

I love her because she loves God and believes in the power of prayer.

I love her compassion for others.

I love her because she took a very broken guy like me and completes me.

I love that any time there is a decision to be made, we do it together.

I love her because I am still amazed that a woman like her would choose a guy like me. She is so much better than me.

I love her because she is everything to me.

I love her because I could continue to list 100+ more things I love about her!

Happy Spouses Day, Sam! I love you mostly because – You are YOU!