It was wonderful waking up beside you this morning

Along with the preceding 4,379 mornings

Though we’re getting old, you’re anything but boring

Yeah, I love you 

But I like you too 

You always thought I was silly for asking if you still like me 

But like is important in a different way than love 

You’re not still here just because 

Tell me you choose me 

And this morning you did 

After we drank our coffee 

I love our deep Sunday morning talks

You took me out in your sports car after and we went for a long walk 

We got lunch – turkey-egg sandwiches – under a big umbrella

I didn’t know if you knew, so I decided to tell ya

Your blue eyes still magnetize me 

But more than your biceps and pecs 

Your kindness leaves me a wreck

You’re way better than I deserve 

How can grocery shopping be so much fun with you?

How little can we spend?

I love when you tell me I’m your best friend

You forget all my flaws 

You’re sweet like a Golden retriever

Maybe that’s where ours gets it from 

You know, you’re my only one 

We’ve both seen a lot of imposters 

In the workplace, in all our hobbies, even in the garden – there are monsters

You’re the real deal 

I like that you planted a garden in our front yard 

Oh, the appeal

And you pull the weeds 

After you plant the seeds 

You ask me questions about cucumbers as if I know

Our union smells like lavender and mint

And I watch your planted junipers grow 

I like that you plant things 

Every morning can we listen to the birds sing?

You’re my favorite – always have been 

Meet me in the garden 

We’ve kept the monsters out

Can we slow down some now 

I don’t know if you’ve noticed but our 20s and most of our thirties 

We’ve been in a hurry

Let’s keep lovin’ and likin’ each other 

I’ll make supper 

You’re the only one I want at the table 

Thanks for being faithful 

We’re 12 years in but I sense the best is just starting

I like your gardening 

I’ll be here to harvest 

I didn’t think we were artists but we’re making something

I want to be with you every morning and evening 

Forever I’ll stay 

To the one I love and like

I’m stoked I get to be your wife

Happy anniversary, babe