Friday, December 2, 2011

Happy 29th Birthday, QTE!


 Dear QTE,

Well, another year has passed, and another birthday is here staring us in the face.  As a child, birthdays are all about presents and cake and fun.  At some point as we progress through life, however, birthdays become more focused on celebrating the wonderful qualities of the individual rather than showering them with gifts (which is still fun, though).  I think you and I can safely say we have reached the latter stage.  So, I guess it’s a good thing you have so many wonderful qualities we can celebrate today, on your 29th (and then some.!.!) birthday. 
  • You are an impressive woman – You are smart, confident, funny, attractive, and healthy.  I am proud to have you by my side as we travel through life.
  • You are the best mother my girls could have – This statement is true for so many reasons I won’t be able to do it justice here.  In short, you live for them, and they live for you in return.  You are their constant advocate in every aspect of life, and I know that there is no other woman in the world that will make them better people in the end than you will.
  • You are the friend to whom I always turn – I know I’m not always the most talkative guy around, but when I have a something exciting or distressing on my mind, you are the person with whom I need to share it with.
  • You are still the wife I always wanted – After 10 (almost 11!) years of marriage, I think any couple would be lying if they said they hadn’t had their share of ups and downs.  With all the stuff life has thrown at us over the past 5 years or so, I know we have.  But one thing remains the same at the root of it all.  I love you.  That will never change.  No matter what life brings. 
Here’s celebrating you, QTE.  I’m lucky to call you my wife.  Happy Birthday.  I hope you have a great one!

Love,

Alex