I Love You

Hey you,

I know you’ve spent the past few years working really hard to not only accept who you are but to love that person as well. You spent so long hating yourself that what makes me the most proud of you, is when you stand tall in front of the mirror and smile, knowing you are wonderful, beautiful, and deserving of love. That being said, sometimes it’s nice to hear a few more reasons as to why I love you so much, so here we go:

I love that even though you’re not a morning person, if you can feel Penelope’s paws in the bed with you, you will wake up smiling.

I love you because when you talk about one day adopting a child of your own, you always start to cry from the love you already have for them.

I love you because even though “What a Wonderful Life,” is your favorite movie, you have seen Under The Tuscan Sun, Runaway Bride, and Avengers (out of all movies) more than any other living soul.

I love you because you could never get tired of burgers, nachos, and spaghetti & meatballs. I love you because even after saying that, breakfast is still your favorite meal of the day.

I love you because you should see the way your face lights up when you talk about your brother.

I love that you have every song from all three High School Musical’s memorized, and even some of the dance moves.

I love you because when you say your family means everything to you, you actually mean it.

I love that you buy books faster than you can read them, and I swear one day you will quit your job just to lay in bed and read them all.

I love that you can’t talk about how much you love your parents for too long, or you’ll start crying because the feeling is too overwhelming.

I love that you think beauty marks are beautiful because they are the tattoos we’re born with, and you have the tiniest, most adorable one on your eyelid.

I love you because you put this insane amount of pressure on yourself to be everything that everyone needs.

I love you because you find ways to always see the other persons point of view, even when it goes against what you want.

I love that you would end every night eating ice cream if you could, even though it makes you sick.

I love you because when you lay in bed at night, you can’t fall asleep unless the window is open and the curtains are pulled back so you can look at the stars and feel the night breeze on your cheek.

I love you because you have had people you trusted, hurt you in ways no one should ever be hurt, and you still let people into your life.

I love you because it isn’t easy for you to open up to others, but when the opportunity presents itself, you try to push yourself out of your comfort zone in the hopes that someone else won’t feel so alone.

I love you because you twirl your hair with your left hand while you’re concentrating, and then complain when that piece won’t stay down.

I love your giggle, and how it’s the soundtrack to my day. And I love the way your eyes look when you’re trying to hold back tears.

I love that you prefer to be barefoot even though your feet are always cold.

I love that when you have the absolute worst day, all you want to do is climb into bed with hot chocolate and watch Pride and Prejudice.

I love that every time you get a new tattoo, you feel like it’s another piece of your puzzle falling into place, like it was meant to be there all along.

I love that your favorite song, has no words and yet always makes you cry.

I love you because I see how hard you try to keep it all together when it would be easier to fall apart.

I love you because even in your moments of fear, you have always chosen to be brave.

Oh my goodness, I love you so much.

Love always, Me