Madeline
It is love day and there is no greater love than the one you've given me.
There is a children’s book about a googly-eyed monster that searches for love in a world of cute, furry, and fluffy things. He looks high; he looks low, he looks middle. Soon, the monster grows tired of the search and gives up, against his better judgment. Just as the beast quits his search for love, love finds him.
You have created a world for us that I have never known. Your gentle touch, your warm and compassionate embrace, and your ability to make every day worth fighting for with your fierce loyalty, love, and support make this world the safest place.
Sure, we are tired parents, but our ability to turn nothing into something on date night is unmatched. Just being with you gives me everything I need.
Being your sidekick on your journey is the greatest joy. You are a powerhouse that opens doors for yourself while caring for those around you, always with your children, your family, and your community in mind. I look forward to every day and the chance to support what is next for you.
Being your sidekick also means that I know you have my back in a way I have never felt before. Your love, guidance, and support mean I get to wake up every day to try to be the man I aim to be. Thank you, always, for the gentle hand.
Our hearts are aligned at the intersection of all the hard things one must face in the world. Together, we face every day hand in hand, ready to tackle the scary, the mundane, and the trivial because our love will always care for us and guide us home.
It is my greatest honour and privilege to hold your heart, to care for it, nurture it, to keep it strong, and to help it grow.
I love you, Madeline.
Happy love day.
