I Still ...

Dear Eric,

Even after 5 years of marriage...

• I still wear your old sweatshirt with your cologne sprayed in the cuffs and hood when I have a hard day - or when I simply miss you, wish you were close, and need comfort.
• I still feel beautiful when you look at me - a feeling I'd never felt before I met you - something you believe so strongly, I can't help but believe it too.
• I still love the way you pull me in, and if we somehow separate during the night, you move closer until we are once again snuggling!
• I still get a kick out of your sense of humor - no one can make me laugh as long, hard, and unapologetically like you can.
• I still count down the seconds until I get to see you again.
• I still crave holding your hand.
• I still love how you steal kisses when "no one is watching" or other public physical flirtations.
• I still feel rejuvenated and energized after each date night - not to mention feeling closer to you!
• I still get excited when you call during the day just to hear my voice and see how I'm doing.
• I still melt each time you bring home flowers, a coke or french fries to show you are thinking of me.
• I still wish I could spend every moment of every day with you.
• I still admire your courage.
• I still love your goofy side - I find it so attractive!
• I still die inside every morning when you leave for work.
• I still feel giddy when I wake up and see you in the bed beside me.
• I still look at our children in bewilderment knowing that we made them together!
• I still love how picky we are about our movie theaters - if we can't snuggle, why go?
• I still know that no one gets me like you do.
• I still melt as I watch you playing with our children.
• I still look into your eyes and see a sense of wonder and playfulness that will never die.
• I still love how you devour the food I make and praise it every time!
• I still am amazed at your strength, your talent, and your dedication.

And you know what?

I'd still pick you -- Always and Forever!

Happy Anniversary, My Love!