Two Whole Years

Our two year anniversary is less than a month away... so, babe, this one is for you. <3

Robert, the last two years with you cannot be described in only a few words. There's been a lot of good and a lot of bad. Sometimes I felt like it couldn't possibly get any better than us... and sometimes I was afraid it wouldn't work. The beauty of us is that you and I are two very different people who somehow learned how to make that a good thing. We balance each other out so well its scary sometimes. I'm emotional and you're calm. You're spontaneous and I'm responsible. I'm by the book and you bend the rules. You think clearly while I worry. We fight because we're so different but I think that's why we love each other, too. You fill in all the blanks in my life. We are not perfect people and we don't have a perfect relationship, but perfect is boring and I'm glad I have you. People who think you're a bad person don't know you like I do. I see through your past to who you are right now, and who you want to be. I never believed in soul mates - there's too much hurt and betrayal in the world for that - but I do believe you're as close as it gets for me. Its hard to be your girl sometimes, but its so easy to love you that its impossible to want it any other way. I'll always complain and nag and bitch because I'll always want something better for you... for us. I hope you'll always give me a run for my money, and keep things interesting. All I ask is that you love me through it all - through every argument, every word I wish I hadn't said, every mistake... because I'LL never give up on YOU. I will be here every day riding out every storm, every bump in the road. I know a side of you that not many get to see, and I'm honored. You gave me a life I never thought I'd have the courage to get for myself. You made the journey with me and you were my rock... my shoulder to lean on when I didn't know what to do. I've never been so comfortable with anyone - so free to be myself. I can say anything to you and you never seem surprised at what comes out of my mouth anymore. Its nice to have that familiarity. I never thought I could love a man so much. You showed me what its like to be completely vulnerable but to trust that I'm not going to get hurt. I opened up to you like I've never opened up to anyone. You know all my dirty little secrets and you love me anyway... just like I know yours and do the same. Two years is huge... but I'm sure I'll be saying the same when we hit 20. "Ain't no stoppin us now..." I hope that you truly are the love of my life and that every day with you will give me new reasons to love you. I hope our future is bright and full of fun and happiness. I hope we never forget our struggles so we can be truly thankful for our blessings. I love you, Robert Edward Michael Jr. now and forever. <3<3