December 31st

Dear Hubbie,

I'm glad that you will always be there for me to kiss at midnight every New Year's Eve, and how you know all those small details about me. Not to go all When Harry Met Sally on you again, but I can't help it:

"I love that you get cold when it's 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle above your nose when you're looking at me like I'm nuts. I love that after I spend the day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes. And I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night. And it's not because I'm lonely, and it's not because it's New Year's Eve. I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."

Love, Me

December 30th

Dear Hubbie,

If there happens to be a nice day outside this winter, we need to take full advantage of it. I'm talking lunch outside, taking off early from work if possible, and spending as much time as possible in the fresh air before the other six (or more like 12) weeks of winter.

Love, Me

December 29th

Dear Hubbie,

Sorry for the smell around the house whenever I paint my nails... I apologize in advance.

Love, Me

December 28th

Dear Hubbie,

It's so nice spending time with your family and seeing those you grew up with before I even knew you...

Love, Me

December 27th

Dear Hubbie,

Thanks for all those times you agree to go shopping with me even when you don't really want to, it means a lot.

Love, Me

December 26th

Dear Hubbie,

I love that I can talk to you about almost anything. Know that I'm always here to listen if you need me as well.

Love, Me

December 25th

Dear Hubbie,

Merry Christmas!

Love, Me

December 24th

Dear Mr. Claus,

I love celebrating the holidays with you, especially Christmas. There's something magical about this time of year, and you always make it even more special. If you agree to always eat the cookies our kids leave out, I'll be sure and write them a note back... and maybe even eat that carrot they leave for the reindeer. Sound like a plan, Santa?

Love, Mrs. Claus

December 23rd

Dear Hubbie,

Thanks for being patient with me. You have no idea how much it means to me.

Love, Me

December 22nd

Dear Hubbie,

Thank you so much for all those nights when you make dinner for the family. It's a huge relief to come home from work and to see dinner already on the table ready to eat!

Love, Me

December 21st

Dear Hubbie,

Trips to the grocery store are twice as fun when I have you along with me. I know it's not the best or most efficient way of doing things, but I enjoy spending time with you, even if it is just getting milk, eggs, and cheese.

Love, Me

December 20th

Dear Hubbie,

It's Christmastime and with that comes Christmas cookies. Candy cane cookies, moth balls, gooey butter cookies... no worries, I'll be sure and make your favorites!

Love, Me

December 19th

Dear Hubbie,

There is something about your voice that calms me no matter how much I am stressed or worried. I love how the sound of your voice comforts me whenever I need it the most, and how it can put me to sleep at night.

Love, Me

December 18th

Dear Hubbie,

They say that home is where the heart is. I'm sure glad I live under the same roof as you!

Love, Me

December 17th

Dear Hubbie,

On car trips, we're going to need to alternate who drives. The trip always seems to go faster when I drive, although I will probably start to fall asleep about half way there. I'm very thankful that whenever that happens, you'll be there by my side to take over.

Love, Me

December 16th

Dear Hubbie,

The best gift you can ever give me is a card or hug. I'm being serious. Maybe this is just my current age saying this, but I don't want jewelry. I don't want expensive things. I just want something simple. The best gift you can ever give me is your love and a kiss to go with it.

Love, Me

December 15th

Dear Hubbie,

I love good news and surprises (good surprises, none of that popping out of the middle of nowhere to scare me stuff), so feel free to share whenever you get the chance!

Love, Me

December 14th

Dear Hubbie,

There's something about unique about each of your facial expressions that let's me know exactly what you're thinking. I love watching your different smiles as they change from hearing your favorite song, to driving down the highway, to knowing you did a job well done, to those moments when you're looking at me.

Love, Me

December 13th

Dear Hubbie,

I think it's about time we move the furniture in our house. Let's mix things up a bit. How about we add more feng shui to our lives?

Love, Me

December 12th

Dear Hubbie,

It's the first snow outside, which means our driveway is going to need shoveling. Tell you what, if you go ahead and clear off the driveway, I'll have a nice cup of hot chocolate and a blanket ready to warm you up after you're done.

Love, Me

December 11th

Dear Hubbie,

Most wives would be upset when their husband tries to put on the big game. I will never be that wife. Especially provided that we have two different TVs or it is my college alma mater that is playing.

Love, Me

December 10th

Dear Hubbie,

Christmas songs only come along once a year, so I think we should have a 10-minute sing along in the car while looking at Christmas lights around our neighborhood tonight.

Love, Me

December 9th

Dear Hubbie,

The fact that you know exactly how to get me going is just one of many reasons why I love you.

Love, Me

December 8th

Dear Hubbie,

Things may get crazy with work time to time, but always remember that I love you no matter how busy I may be.

Love, Me

December 7th

Dear Hubbie,

There's something special about seeing you for the first time after you've been gone for a while. Because you know what, chances are I've missed you more than you realize.

Love, Me

December 6th

Dear Hubbie,

I can't wait to put up our Christmas tree with you while watching our cliché Christmas tree decorating movie... I'm going to need your help with all the ornaments at the top of the tree :)

Love, Me

December 5th

Dear Hubbie,

I'd like to take this chance to sing you a song of your choosing, provided I know the melody and lyrics...

Love, Me

December 4th

Dear Hubbie,

I want you to know that I am always here for you when you need me. All you have to do is ask.

Love, Me

December 3rd

Dear Hubbie,

Thanks for always being there to take care of me when I need you.

Love, Me

December 2nd

Dear Hubbie,

Even though I may lose my voice from time to time, know that I would still tell you "I love you" if I could.

Love, Me

December 1st

Dear Hubbie,

I love how with you I'll never have to be alone. I hate Nickelback, but with you I know that "I'm never gonna be alone from this moment on, and that if I ever feel like letting go, you won't let me fall. No, I'm never gonna be alone, because you'll hold me 'til the hurt is gone."

Love, Me

November 30th

Dear Hubbie,

Here's a kiss from me to you...

Love, Me

November 29th

Dear Hubbie,

I love how you will always be there to watch over me and protect me, keeping me safe. After all, there is no better feeling in the world than you holding me in your arms where I know everything will be alright.

Love, Me

November 28th

Dear Hubbie,

You know what? It's half timing and the other half luck that I found you right when I did. Everything was meant to work out just the way it was supposed to so I could be with you. And I'm so very glad it did.

Love, Me

November 27th

Dear Hubbie,

I will still love you five years from now, ten years from now, twenty-five years from now, sixty years from now, and until the day we part.

Love, Me

November 26th

Dear Hubbie,

I love having our very own decorated house for the holidays. Time to put up the Christmas lights and ornaments on the tree... can't wait for all the holiday traditions with you and our families!

Love, Me

November 25th

Dear Hubbie,

I always want you to be completely honest with me, no matter how hard it may be for you to do so. I promise I will respect you more if you are up front about whatever is bothering you rather than keeping it to yourself. If I can't fully trust you, I don't know who I could trust. You are my husband, and I love you for always saying what's on your mind (granted it is within reason).

Love, Me

November 24th

Dear Hubbie,

Let's go out to breakfast this morning. Blueberry pancakes anyone?

Love, Me

November 23rd

Dear Hubbie,

Let's try and be completely lazy one of these Sundays. I'm talking slippers and robes reading the Sunday morning paper after church eating cake donuts and drinking coffee.

Love, Me

November 22nd

Dear Hubbie,

There's nothing like home sweet home.

Love, Me

November 21st

Dear Hubbie,

Yet again, another scene from "When Harry Met Sally:"

Harry: Great! And you're with Joe. Well that's great, great. You're together, what, three weeks?
Sally: A month, how did you know that?
Harry: You take someone to the Airport it's clearly the beginning of a relationship. That's why I have never taken anyone to the Airport at the beginning of a relationship.
Sally: Why?
Harry: Because eventually if things move on and you don't take someone to the Airport, and I never wanted anyone to say to me, "How come you never take me to the Airport anymore?"

I promise I will always take you to the airport if you need me to. I might even go with you.

Love, Me

November 20th

Dear Hubbie,

I know I'm gone, but please no wild and crazy parties at our house. In the event you do get spray cheese on the ceiling and leave laundry everywhere, just make sure the house is tidy before I return.

Love, Me

November 19th

Dear Hubbie,

Just because I am currently out of town, it does not mean that I am not thinking of you. I love you TONS, even from miles away.

Love, Me

November 18th

Dear Hubbie,

I absolutely LOVE flying on airplanes. Give me a small carry on, piece of gum, boarding pass and a hotel reservation and I'm on that plane faster than you can say "takeoff."

Love, Me

November 17th

Dear Hubbie,

To Do List:
- get groceries
- tell husband I love him
- go to work
- tell husband I love him
- pick kids up at practice
- tell husband I love him
- do laundry
- tell husband I love him

Love, Me

November 16th

Dear Hubbie,

Thanks for those times when you help me out, even when you yourself don't have time.

Love, Me

November 15th

Dear Hubbie,

We all have different styles of love. Apparently at 20, my style is "foolish." I can only hope that after I find you, I can be considered "complete."

Love, Me

November 14th

Dear Hubbie,

In case there was any doubt, my eyes are green. Not blue. Not brown. Not gray. Green.

Love, Me

November 13th

Dear Hubbie,

Let's treat ourself to dinner and a movie this weekend.

Love, Me

November 12th

Dear Hubbie,

According to my college psychology professor, we as parents need to try our hardest to help our children fight childhood obesity...

Love, Me

November 11th

Dear Hubbie,

All those wishes at 11:11 were for you...

Love, Me

November 10th

Dear Hubbie,

Assuming YouTube makes it into the future, check out this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8cAU475dQo

If not, try and track down the video to "Shine" by David Crowder Band on whatever technology currently exists... it's worth it.

Love, Me

November 9th

Dear Hubbie,

I'm SO proud of all your accomplishments.

Love, Me

November 8th

Dear Hubbie,

There are times when I will need my own personal space. It's not necessarily that I am mad at you or an indication that you did anything wrong, but rather my own need to be on my own for a little. After all, "it's not you, it's me."

Love, Me

November 7th

Dear Hubbie,

I'll always love you, faults included (granted they aren't too bad). Always remember that.

Love, Me

November 6th

Dear Hubbie,

Thanks for being such a great dad for our kids. I don't tell you this nearly enough as I should, and figured an extra reminder wouldn't hurt.

Love, Me

November 5th

Dear Hubbie,

Let's go to one of those 50's diner type of places and share a milkshake...

Love, Me

November 4th

Dear Hubbie,

I like to work out late at night. Forgive me if you hear the sound of the treadmill in the basement running after 10 p.m. In the event that we do not own any exercise equipment in our basement, looks like you'll be accompanying me to the gym long after the sun sets... you up for the late night challenge?

Love, Me

November 3rd

Dear Hubbie,

Fall only lasts for a few weeks, and we should try and make the most of it before all the leaves hit the ground and the weather gets too cold. How about we hold hands and take a short walk?

Love, Me

November 2nd

Dear Hubbie,

We are going to have to take a trip at least every now and then so I can watch my college play basketball as an alumni...

Love, Me

November 1st

Dear Hubbie,

If the kids want to go camping... you're taking them. Unless of course it's in our backyard... then I might stop in for a little.

Love, Me

October 31st

Dear Hubbie,

It's Halloween. You know what that means? It's time to drink orange soda, eat candy apples and those Pillsbury cookies with the ghosts on them, carve pumpkins, and watch It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!

Love, Me

October 30th

Dear Hubbie,

I'm thinking we should break out some old photo albums to look through tonight... do people even still use those, photo albums? Well, then we'll just have to look at a slideshow of them on our computer then.

Love, Me

October 29th

Dear Hubbie,

What's one adventurous thing you did when you were younger? Just curious...

Love, Me

October 28th

Dear Hubbie,

If there isn't one there already, we should plant a tree outside our house that will look pretty in the fall. I'm not talking a tree that is green and then all of a sudden has it's leaves fall off, but rather one that turns a nice shade of yellowish-orange or red first. Thanks!

Love, Me

October 27th

Dear Hubbie,

Let's try and keep a running list of things we need to get on the frig. It may be too traditional, but it does work. Then the next time we go to Target (if they still even have that store), we know EVERYTHING we need to get.

Love, Me

October 26th

Dear Hubbie,

I'm not much of a singer, but I'd like to take this chance to sing you a song...

Love, Me

October 25th

Dear Hubbie,

I feel the need to give you important advice today... but can't think of anything too profound except "live, laugh, love." That about covers anything I would have said anyways.

Love, Me

October 24th

Dear Hubbie,

Always remember to put your headlights on and drive within a reasonable speed limit. The ticket just isn't worth it. After all, you'll speed to get there, be pulled over by a cop, and then end up being a half hour late to wherever you were going. Not worth it.

Love, Me

October 23rd

Dear Hubbie,

Let's always take our kids to the parades so they can catch candy (and we can snag a piece or two as well).

Love, Me

October 22nd

Dear Hubbie,

Sometimes things will not work out exactly the way we plan them, but we'll have to deal with it. At least we'll be together, because combined, the two of us can do anything. After all, being together throughout whatever it is is what really counts. Time wasted with people you love, is never time wasted.

Love, Me

October 21st

Dear Hubbie,

There are times that you will look like an idiot in public. And I still promise to love you through these times. I know you'll do the same for me.

Love, Me

October 20th

Dear Hubbie,

Thank you for being such a kind and loving husband who treats me with the utmost respect and love. You have no idea how much it means to me.

Love, Me

October 19th

Dear Hubbie,

Too bad you can't put "wonderful husband and father" on your résumé... at any rate, I know it's there.

Love, Me

October 18th

Dear Hubbie,

It was no coincidence that we met when and how we did... because without you, my life would have never been the same.

Love, Me

October 17th

Dear Hubbie,

Assuming the weather is good, we should go for a drive today...

Love, Me

October 16th

Dear Hubbie,

In the event that you do not give me frequent foot massages, I will need to go out and treat myself to the occasional pedicure. Please understand this need to splurge. If you do, I will try to be accepting of your need to watch sports or something of the sort every Sunday afternoon.

Love, Me

October 15th

Dear Hubbie,

Dinner and a movie date this weekend? I think so.

Love, Me

October 14th

Dear Hubbie,

We should always keep an extra blanket in the car... just in case. You never know when something like that might come in handy.

Love, Me

October 13th

Dear Hubbie,

I usually hate driving, and will always insist that you drive wherever we are going... unless it's on an interstate highway. Then it's all me.

Love, Me

October 12th

Dear Hubbie,

Remind me and I'll write a song for you sometime (if I haven't already of course)...

Love, Me

October 11th

Dear Hubbie,

Je t'aime beaucoup!

Love, Me

October 10th

Dear Hubbie,

If I could put a fortune in a fortune cookie for you, it would say "You are going to kiss a beautiful girl soon" (in bed).

Love, Me

October 9th

Dear Hubbie,

If you were ever part of a dating auction, I would have totally been the one to place the highest bid on you. No questions asked.

Love, Me

October 8th

Dear Hubbie,

When we are old(er), retired, and have nothing really exciting going on in our lives, promise me that we will still go out and do things. Let's go to the art museum, the zoo, sit through strange foreign concerts and go out dancing at the Senior Center. I can't think of anyone else I'd rather do things like this with, so let's go out and have fun. Let's go live our lives to the fullest and experience everything we can... together.

Love, Me

October 7th

Dear Hubbie,

Let's get tickets to go to a concert together. Someone who's music we both really like. We could even road trip if we have to. I'm serious... let's find a babysitter, pack our stuff and hit the road for an awesome show. Come on, you only live once and you know it would be fun!

Love, Me

October 6th

Dear Hubbie,

Being humble has it's time and place and shows good character. Although there will be times when you let your cockiness or holier-than-thou attitude show, make sure it is appropriate and all in the good spirit of fun. After all, you are pretty amazing and have lots to brag about. Just remember to not overdo it and you'll always shine when the time is right.

Love, Me

October 5th

Dear Hubbie,

I love that when I wake up in the morning, you are the first thing that I think of as I open my eyes (after thinking terrible thoughts about my alarm of course). It brightens my day and makes everything seem so much better. Thanks for just being you and for making my mornings much happier, because they wouldn't be the same without you.

Love, Me

October 4th

Dear Hubbie,

Just remember that I will always be there to cheer you on with whatever it is you choose to do. If you need encouragement, I'm just your girl. Go get 'em!

Love, Me

October 3rd

Dear Hubbie,

Come find me for a hug.

Love, Me

October 2nd

Dear Hubbie,

When I am super busy, certain things will need to be put on the back burner. I want to assure you that you will never be one of these things, and that you will always be one of my most important priorities. Know that I love you SO MUCH!

Love, Me

October 1st

Dear Hubbie,

I love how you know exactly what gets me going. You know exactly what I like, and that's part of the reason I like you.

Love, Me

September 30th

Dear Hubbie,

There was just something about you that stood out to me from the very start. I don't know how to explain it, but I just knew that there was something special from the first time I saw you. You gave me those butterflies in my stomach and my tongue got all tied whenever I tried to talk to you. You were that great feeling that made me more nervous than I have ever been in my entire life, but in the best way possible. I can't even begin to picture my life with anyone but you.

Love, Me

September 29th

Dear Hubbie,

How's your day going?

Love, Me

September 28th

Dear Hubbie,

Sometimes I will say stupid things, or make comments that I will later regret. As much as I will do my best to not let this happen, a few may slip out. Please forgive me in advance, and I will do the same for you.

Love, Me

September 27th

Dear Hubbie,

If at all possible, we should try and meet each other for lunch every now and then. It doesn't have to be a long process, just a short lunch date to see you in the middle of our stressful day.

Love, Me

September 26th

Dear Hubbie,

I can't wait to find out what restaurants and parks are going to be "our place." Who knows? It might be the Chinese restaurant 10 minutes away or that secret park that we found one day when we were just on a drive. Wherever it may be, I'm excited to find out. Maybe we could take a trip there today?

Love, Me

September 25th

Dear Hubbie,

Our kids WILL do stupid things and make bad decisions (even "good" kids do once or twice). Sometimes they may need to be punished, but other times we should just leave them on their own to understand the mistake(s) they have made. By the time they are in high school, they will still be under our roof, but need to be given the chance to start learning on their own. By college, they should be old enough to make decisions for themselves. By laying a steady ground foundation while they are young, we should trust the fact that they will be have a good head on their feet and be able to make decent decisions later in life. In the event they do make a small mistake, it will no longer be a result of bad parenting, but rather serve as a learning process.

Love, Me

September 24th

Dear Hubbie,

I am sorry for any inexcusable behavior that may happen after one too many glasses of wine... please know that I mean well.

Love, Me

September 23rd

Dear Hubbie,

If we don't own our own treadmill, we should get a gym membership nearby. Promise to be my workout partner?

Love, Me

September 22nd

Dear Hubbie,

When you go out of town, please remember to always give me a call whenever you get a chance. I miss you and want to talk to you, even if it is 3 a.m.

Love, Me

September 21st

Dear Hubbie,

We should try and save our money to go out of the country on a romantic getaway sometime (even Hawaii would be nice). Or... we could just hope our kids will pay for a nice trip when we get older for our anniversary. By then, we might even be retired and have all the time in the world for our all-expenses paid vacation. Wouldn't that be even nicer?

Love, Me

September 20th

Dear Hubbie,

"You're like Campbell's soup.... mmm, good!"

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Love, Me

September 19th

Dear Hubbie,

Just so you know, I love the way you smell. Yeah, that might sound a little strange, but there is just something calming about knowing you are close by. Even when you're gone, I like the way that your clothes still have the scent of you and your cologne or body wash on them. It's almost like you're still right there with me, and that makes me feel so much better.

Love, Me

September 18th

Dear Hubbie,

Thanks for being my Mr. Incredible, Mr. Awesome, Mr. Fantastic, Mr. Wonderful, and all the above.

Love, Me

September 17th

Dear Hubbie,

When our kids dress up for Halloween, we should get their outfits in advance, not the day before they need to be dressed up. Otherwise all the good costumes will be gone.

Love, Me

September 16th

Dear Hubbie,

Let's go get ice cream tonight. Unless it's freezing cold. Then we should get hot chocolate or something instead.

Love, Me

September 15th

Dear Hubbie,

There will be times when we will have to tell our children 'no.' If they ask to spend the night at a friends house and one of us says 'no,' the other parent should as well...

Love, Me

September 14th

Dear Hubbie,

I have strange talents with my face all of which you probably know by now. I can do the "wave" with my eyebrows, make a triangle when I squint my nose, wiggle my left ear, and finally make a 3-leaf clover with and flip my tongue over. I have no idea why I did not join the circus.

Know that I love each and every one of your facial expressions as well, like those when I make a good dinner (rare, I know), when I say something funny (also rare) and when I tell you I love you (not rare). Each of them make you who you are, and I wouldn't change any of them.

Love, Me

September 13th

Dear Hubbie,

I love that you are my built in best friend and everything all in one. I love that you are not only my husband, but also my partner in crime, teacher, doctor when I am sick, coach when I am down, mr. fix-it, and best friend as well. Without you, I would have to place like 27 different ads in the newspaper just to get anything done. Thanks for being everything I need you to be, and know that you have no idea how much you mean to me.

Love, Me

September 12th

Dear Hubbie,

[insert witty comment here]

Love, Me

September 11th

Dear Hubbie,

Seeing as it's September 11th, I could write you a letter dealing with our country and general patriotism, but I'm not going to. Rather, I am going to thank you for helping end my fear of being alone. You have no idea how many times I thought I was doomed to be the crazy old lady with 8 cats who tells kids to stay off her lawn. Or the mad scientist in the lab late at night looking at her test tubes because she had no family to come home to. It may sound silly, but thanks for watching out for me and making sure that this never happened to me.

Love, Me

September 10th

Dear Hubbie,

We should do movie night every now and then, where we just sit at home, pop popcorn and cuddle up on the couch. But no horror movies.

Love, Me

September 9th

Dear Hubbie,

What we have posted on our refrigerator is a huge indicator of personality. Up on ours should be fun magnets, family photos, and pictures that our children have drawn at school. We should also post a shopping list or notepad and pen... "Honey, I went to the store to get more Cheeze-its."

Love, Me

September 8th

Dear Hubbie,

Just because we are married does not mean you have to stop opening my door and doing nice things for me. I will still appreciate all of these little things, and believe me when I say they go a long way and mean a lot.

Love, Me

September 7th

Dear Hubbie,

As much as I want to say that I will grow old with you, that doesn't entirely mean that I will always expect to grow up with you. If we want to just sit down one day and play with our kids Play Doh, we should. Feel like building a fort? Let's do it. Who's to say we can't be on a professional conference call or working on our laptops under sheets and chairs?

Love, Me

September 6th

Dear Hubbie,

I can't wait to find out what songs we'll have for one another. The one that plays in the car on our first date, at our wedding, when we have our first child... you get the idea.

Love, Me

September 5th

Dear Hubbie,

I don't know if you've ever seen the movie When Harry Met Sally, but please tell me that "I'll never have to be out there again." I can't even begin to picture my life without you in it. Promise me you'll never leave me and make me go "back out there." Okay?

Love, Me

September 4th

Dear Hubbie,

There were guys before you that I only thought were my soulmate, but after meeting you, I KNEW you were my soulmate. You are the one I get to spend the rest of my life with, sharing every moment that goes by. You are that person I feel incomplete without, and I don't know what I would do without you. Only you get the title of my "soulmate."

Love, Me

September 3rd

Dear Hubbie,

If it's nice out, then we should sit outside for a little. Fresh air and sunshine is healthy and we should try and enjoy the nice weather while it lasts.

Love, Me

September 2nd

Dear Hubbie,

Please tell me you don't feel you are going to be abducted by aliens at any given point. If you do, please do not share that with me. Thanks. On the other hand, when our children are little and think there is an alligator in their closet, remember to take it as a valid concern.

Love, Me

September 1st

Dear Hubbie,

Please remember to tell me when there are important things going on in your life. It makes no sense to keep them a secret, unless you REALLY feel they will stress me out. Otherwise, not telling me will just cause me to worry more and cause my mind to think the worst. I will try and remember to do the same, unless you tell me otherwise.

Love, Me

August 31st

Dear Hubbie,

Being well-balanced individuals is incredibly important... this means balancing work, family, church, friends, working out, and watching our favorite shows. I know we can handle it all so long as we're together.

Love, Me

August 30th

Dear Hubbie,

We should encourage our children to have good grades. I am not expecting them to all have straight A's all the time, but we should make sure they are trying their very best.

Love, Me

August 29th

Dear Hubbie,

If you say that you are going to call me, pick me up from work, take the kids to soccer practice or cook dinner, just do it. You'll have a much happier wife... I promise.

Love, Me

August 28th

Dear Hubbie,

We should keep books in our house. Even if we don't read them, we'll still have them there to look intelligent and well-rounded when the neighbors come over. If they really are taking up too much space, we can always replace them with photos and flowers. Not as sophisticated, but still just as cozy.

Love, Me

August 27th

Dear Hubbie,

Please tell me that there will be times in our relationship when we "mix things up" a bit. Getting into the same routine may be comforting, but after a while can also be a bit boring. After being with each other for so long it will be important to spice things up and be spontaneous and adventuresome. Who doesn't like a good surprise every now and then?

Love, Me

August 26th

Dear Hubbie,

If we don't have a treadmill or stationary bike in our basement, then we should get a gym membership somewhere. Physical fitness is important and will keep us young. There are a number of good things that come from exercising, and it would be fun to do it together.

Love, Me

August 25th

Dear Hubbie,

We should just go into a coffeehouse sometime and sit down and talk. If we really don't want to, we could settle for hot chocolate in our living room. The idea would still be the same, right?

Love, Me

August 24th

Dear Hubbie,

Please tell me that you will be there for me when I go through a mid-life crisis, as I will be there for you. When you find yourself in need of a drastic career change or wanting to buy a fancy new electronic or sportscar, we will figure things out. Together.

Love, Me

August 23rd

Dear Hubbie,

Using occasional pick up lines on me throughout the day will not only make me smile, but also manage to make me feel loved. Feel free to be creative. Because boy, God just called and told me he was missing one of his angels.

Love, Me

August 22nd

Dear Hubbie,

Thank you for those times when I am not able to get to the grocery store in time and you help fill in and get everything we need. It means so much having you there to get stuff organized when I can't do it myself. I love being able to rely on you for odds and ends, and it's nice knowing there is an extra set of hands around the house when push comes to shove.

Love, Me

August 21st

Dear Hubbie,

I fully understand that there will be days you just need to put your feet up, watch TV and not do anything productive. So long as this day is not every day, I will try and leave you be. We all need these days of R & R and it's very important to feel refreshed after you have been running on empty. Would you like me to make you a sandwich with no mayo, pickle on the side, honey?

Love, Me

August 20th

Dear Hubbie,

I promise that I will always be there for you if you ever need to sit down and talk or just want a hug because you had a long day. I will be that person you can turn to should you have a bad day, midlife career crisis, start losing your hair, or realize that you may need dentures. Know that I will always give you a shoulder to lean on, and will be there for you whenever you need not only a friend, but your wife.

Love, Me

August 19th

Dear Hubbie,

We should always take pictures/videos of our children on their first day of school. We don't need to be as extreme as to take pictures of them getting on the bus when they are 15, but should certainly remember each year and how they have changed through pictures.

Love, Me

August 18th

Dear Hubbie,

Although I usually like things to be planned well in advance, I do sometimes prefer that things are done spontaneously. I may not show this side of me very much, but I would like you to know that it really is there, even if it might take a little digging.

Love, Me

August 17th

Dear Hubbie,

Daisies are my favorite flowers. Just so you know, I would not object to you giving me small bouquets of flowers every now and then...

Love, Me

August 16th

Dear Hubbie,

I know that God has truly “Blessed the Broken” road on my way to finding love with you. After all the heartbreaks and tears, my heart and faith in love was restored entirely when I fell in love with you. You are not just another 99% guy that I met for a portion of my life, but the 1% that I chose to spend a large portion of my life with.

Although you may give me a few tears now and then, most of them will be tears of laughter and love. I know that you will never break my heart and that I hope that you will take care of it with all of yours. Love me with everything you have, and I will always do the same in return.

I love that you are the one that I get to call mine and spend the rest of my life with. You are one of a kind and I can’t believe how lucky I am to have found you.

Love, Me

August 15th

Dear Hubbie,

If at all possible, do not keep secrets from me. A healthy marriage is not built upon lies, and I feel that we should always be upfront and honest. Trust should build over time, and should act as a steady foundation in a relationship. If I ask "do these jeans make me look fat" (which I probably won't), the answer you give should be what you honestly think. Unless of course they were very expensive and I can't return them. Then the answer is most definitely a "no."

Love, Me

August 14th

Dear Hubbie,

Take your vitamin everyday. I want you to be healthy!

Love, Me

August 13th

Dear Hubbie,

Should I ever have to attend a function with your family, friends and coworkers, I will be excellent at making small talk. I would like to thank my college sorority recruitment for that. So where are you from originally...?

Love, Me

August 12th

Dear Hubbie,

I promise I will get to that pile of laundry sitting in our room eventually. I will also try not to throw in my red shirt with your white socks, but in the event that I do, please remember that "real men wear pink."

Love, Me

August 11th

Dear Hubbie,

I love that I feel comfortable enough to not wear makeup around you. I absolutely adore the fact that you love me for who I am and don't want me to change. Thank you for simply loving me for who I am. It means the world to me.

Love, Me

August 10th

Dear Hubbie,

I am sorry that I am so picky when it comes to my sleeping habits. I will always need things not only dark, but quiet as well. I am also sorry in advance for any negative changes in my attitude when I am tired or for any strange statements I may make while sleepy. Please excuse... zzzzzz....

Love, Me

August 9th

Dear Hubbie,

When we name our children, we need to be careful of how they will be called in class when their is a substitute teacher. If at all possible, their names should be easy to pronounce and should not be confusing (i.e. does Thomas go by Thomas, Tom, or Tommy? Not that we would name a kid that anyways). Having to correct people is just a pain.

Love, Me

August 8th

Dear Hubbie,

We should never go to bed angry, and should try and work out our differences or disagreements before we fall asleep.

Love, Me

August 7th

Dear Hubbie,

I love knowing that if ever I need you, you will always be there for me. You will come running wherever I am, day or night, to help me in whatever I need. I don't know what I would do without you. I thank you so much for that, and love you even more for being my "go-to" person.

Love, Me

August 6th

Dear Hubbie,

Don't let anyone make you feel less important than you are. You are a wonderful man and I am very lucky to not only have you in my life, but also call you my husband.

Love, Me

August 5th

Dear Hubbie,

I feel that everyone should be able to go abroad at least once in their lifetime. If you have not done this at the time we are married, we will need to save up for a trip sometime in the future. We should also make sure that our children have this same experience (preferably) before they leave college.

Love, Me

August 4th

Dear Hubbie,

When we go on vacation, we need to remember to not stay at a creepy hotel. The hotel must have a roof, a working elevator, and be generally clean. Yes, the Motel-4 might be cheaper, but a Best Western, Hilton or Marriott will always be a safer bet.

Love, Me

August 3rd

Dear Hubbie,

I'm glad that I will never have to deal with you moving and leaving me behind or vice versa. Because if you ever move, I'll move with you. Just promise me our new home won't be somewhere cold like Alaska or boring like central Nebraska, okay?

Love, Me

August 2nd

Dear Hubbie,

We should always make sure that all the files on our computers are backed up (pictures of family vacations, holiday recipes, files for work, etc.). We wouldn't want to lose all those love letters you wrote me, now would we?

Love, Me

August 1st

Dear Hubbie,

Being married to you, I know that there will be times when we have unexplainable ESP with one another. Like those moments when you finish my sentence, I answer a question you never actually asked, or you somehow know what I am thinking for dinner before I even say anything. But in the event that this does not happen, the answer to the dinner question will more than likely be Chinese, Mexican, or chicken (just in case you were wondering). And the remote is where you last left it.

Love, Me

July 31st

Dear Hubbie,

If you say you are going to do something, please just remember to do it as soon as you can. Don't wait for me to remind you days, months, weeks, or years later. Just get it done in the first place and I will be all that much happier. I'd like take this moment to say thanks in advance.

Love, Me

July 30th

Dear Hubbie,

I will always grind my teeth at night, and as dorky as this is, I will always need to wear a retainer while I sleep. If you don't laugh at the way that I talk, I will not tease you for the nasal strips you wear for snoring.

Love, Me

July 29th

Dear Hubbie,

Faith is something that I feel is very important in a relationship. Not only should you have faith/love/trust in your spouse, but a faith/love/trust in God as well. I can only hope that you are strong in your faith, confident in your beliefs, and understand the miracles that God works in both of our lives. I thank God everyday that He has placed you in my life and am so glad that I get to grow in not only love with you, but that we get to grow in our faith together as well.

Love, Me

July 28th

Dear Hubbie,

I love those moments when you're laying next to me and I can just run my hands through your hair. I will continue to do this until we are old and you go bald, and then I'll just kiss the top of your head for good luck.

Love, Me

July 27th

Dear Hubbie,

If we ever hear the ice cream truck passing through our neighborhood, we should try and buy our kids a frozen treat at least once. Buying novelty ice cream from the ice cream man is a part of childhood that we should make sure our kids experience. And who says we couldn't enjoy a nice treat too?

Love, Me

July 26th

Dear Hubbie,

I love having the same last name as you. There's just something special about being a Mr. and Mrs. I wouldn't take my old name back for the world. Unless of course your last name happens to be Jingleheimer-Schmidt.

Love, Me

July 25th

Dear Hubbie,

We need to have a family calendar with everything written on it (birthdays, soccer games, dance recitals, concerts, strange work schedules, etc). That's it.

Love, Me

July 24th

Dear Hubbie,

I will always volunteer to take our children school supplies shopping, or buy you any office supplies you may need for work. Although I'm not a big fan of shopping for clothing, putting me in an Office Depot (or something of that sort) is like placing a kid in a candy store. I promise it will make my day.

Love, Me

July 23rd

Dear Hubbie,

As far as holidays go, we are going to have to try and come up with a good compromise as to where we should spend what day. Here's an idea: Fourth of July one place and New Year's another... Thanksgiving one place and Easter another...

We'll just wait and cross that "Christmas" bridge when we come to it.

Love, Me

July 22nd

Dear Hubbie,

We should take our kids to the playground/park on a frequent basis. They'll love it, and it will be nice to get some fresh air outside.

Love, Me

July 21st

Dear Hubbie,

If one of our kids does well on a test or draws a nice picture, we should put it up on the refrigerator.

Similarly, if you accomplish something you are proud of, please share it with me. I will always be so proud to have you as my husband! Maybe we should stick a picture of you up on the refrigerator too.

Love, Me

July 20th

Dear Hubbie,

It's not personal tonight, it's business. No, I've never seen that movie... I have seen You've Got Mail. But that's not the point.

Always keep an up-to-date version of your résumé. That is all.

Love, Me

July 19th

Dear Hubbie,

Candles are very relaxing and therapeutic. We should use them. Frequently. And not just have them around in case the power goes out or we burn toast and need the kitchen to smell nice, but light them other times as well...

Love, Me

July 18th

Dear Hubbie,

When we buy our first house, I want at least one of the bathrooms in it to have a "nautical" theme... we're talking blue shades of paint, ship and lighthouse paintings, etc. I've never been a boat person, but I've always like those homes with "themed" bathrooms.

Love, Me

July 17th

Dear Hubbie,

When we name our children, let's make sure their name sounds catchy and won't be something that other kids will tease them about.

If your last name is four syllables, their first name can not be Bartholomew (also four syllables, not that we would name a child that anyways). If you're last name is Johnson, we can not have a son named John. If your last name is Pickles, we should clearly avoid Dill. Just sayin'.

Love, Me

July 16th

Dear Hubbie,

Let's pack a picnic lunch and go to a nice nearby park for the day. Sound good? Good.

Love, Me

July 15th

Dear Hubbie,

We can never have a cat. I am allergic. I am still yet to try playing with bunnies and hamsters, though. I'll let you know when I find out if these are okay or not.

Love, Me

July 14th

This one is really lame. Just go with it.

Dear Hubbie,

I don't care how inconvenient it may be to switch cars constantly, but if the garage is full, we should always keep the cheapest car outside in case of hail damage or vandalism. Having the most expensive car outside and at risk of a large "Z" on the hood is never a good option.

Love, Me

July 13th

Dear Hubbie,

Yeah, this one's kinda random, but if we ever share French fries please do not put ketchup all over them. I really prefer mine without, so it would be awesome if you could just dip yours in some off to the side. Thanks for being so understanding.

Love, Me

July 12th

Dear Hubbie,

I want our children to believe in Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny and Santa while they are young. I'll make you a deal: I will go in and collect their teeth by their pillow, but will expect you to finish off the milk and cookies they leave for Santa. Sound like a plan Mr. Claus?

Love, Mrs. Claus

July 11th

Dear Hubbie,

I really, really hope you don't snore. If you don't, fantastic! If you do, either you need to get those nose strips, or we need a separate bedroom for when I need good quality sleep. If anything, I hope I can get used to your nighttime serenades. Who knows, soon enough I might actually need your snoring to help me fall asleep...

Love, Me

July 10th

Dear Hubbie,

Always hold my hand when we cross a busy street. That way I know I'll always be safe.

Love, Me

July 9th

Dear Hubbie,

Please volunteer to fill my gas tank whenever possible. Or I can come along with you. Although I don't mind the smell of gasoline (I am odd, I know), gas stations really creep me out when I go by myself. Thanks.

Love, Me

July 8th

Dear Hubbie,

If we have spiders, rats or any other creatures in our home that don't belong there, I fully expect you to calmly handle the situation and remove it immediately. Thank you in advance.

Love, Me

July 7th

Dear Hubbie,

Let's have a beautiful garden in our backyard. At least with pretty flowers that grow every year and nice trees for shade. Maybe even one of those glider swing things and a small fountain. I've always wanted those. And an arch or trellises at the entrance to our backyard escape. If there's room we should also have a small swing set or tree house for the kids (but nothing too gaudy, we might want to keep it for a while for the grandkids). Maybe that's too much. If anything, I'd be fine with just one tree and a flower pot.

Love, Me

July 6th

Dear Hubbie,

Do not buy me jewelry unless I specifically have something in mind. In the event that you do choose to get me a bracelet, necklace or pair of earrings, make it a rare occasion and use good judgment. Otherwise, giving me flowers is going to be your best bet.

Love, Me

July 5th

Dear Hubbie,

Feel free to send me text messages (if those are still cool) whenever throughout the day just to say hi, and I will try to do the same for you.

Love, Me

July 4th

Dear Hubbie,

We should always try and go see fireworks on the Fourth of July. That's it.

Love, Me

July 3rd

Dear Hubbie,

Let's try and do spring cleaning or something similar at least once a year, where we just take some time to de-clutter our house. That way we won't feel so bogged down with "stuff" 20 years into our marriage, and will only have the stuff we really feel is important.

Hopefully keeping up with it one year at a time should prevent it from getting too out of control (heaven forbid we need to move somewhere, this would make it really easy). Do you really need that bike you used back in college?

Love, Me

July 2nd

Dear Hubbie,

I don't know (yet) if you like board games or not, but we should take one night to just sit at home and play cards or Sorry or Clue (or maybe even Boggle if I can convince you). Even if it's just one game. You never know, it could be fun. "Mr. Green with the candlestick in the Ball Room..."

Love, Me

July 1st

Dear Hubbie,

Making me laugh will always be an essential part of making our relationship work. I will try not to think you are being too corny (even if you are), and you have to agree to laugh at my jokes in return (provided they aren't too corny as well). I want to laugh with you as much as possible, because that is part of what makes life with you so special.

Love, Me

June 30th

Dear Hubbie,

We need an open space in our basement when we get a house with hard wood floors. And we need to make sure we don't fill it with stuff. Don't ask.

Love, Me

June 29th

Dear Hubbie,

Back rubs are the best gift you can ever give me (besides your love, and our children I suppose). I promise it will always brighten my day (and mood in general) if you just take even ten minutes... or twenty... or maybe even forty-five... (is that pushing it?) to just give me a little TLC.

Love, Me

June 28th

Dear Hubbie,

We should remember to treat ourselves to a nice dinner or something every once and a while. I'm sure we can find someone to watch the kids, and just have the night all to ourselves. Although family as a whole is important, so is our marriage. We should take time to focus on ourselves as a couple as well.

(Even seeing a movie together counts as a night out. Just so long as we can get butter on the popcorn.)

Love, Me

June 27th

Dear Hubbie,

In case of a power outage, we should always be prepared with candles and flashlights with unexpired batteries. Also, we should use the candles for a romantic candlelit dinner on occasion.

Love, Me

June 26th

Dear Hubbie,

When we go on vacations together, let’s always come back on a Saturday, not a Sunday so then we have an extra day to relax at home before returning to work. Also, if we are going to stop somewhere on our vacation, we should choose to do so at the start of the trip, not on the way back home.

Love, Me

June 25th

Dear Hubbie,

I am so lucky to have found you. Out of all the guys out there, you were the one meant for me all these years. I feel so happy to have found you and am glad I get to finally call you my husband. Did I mention you’re my favorite?

Love, Me

June 24th

Dear Hubbie,

We should go outside one night and just turn off all the lights in the house and look up at the sky (if we are too close to a city, we may need to take a drive first). Wouldn’t that be nice, holding hands looking up at all the stars? Just a suggestion.

Love, Me

June 23rd

Dear Hubbie,

I do not mind if you go hunting. Just do not tell me about it, for I would rather not care to know. Furthermore, if you do choose to go and not tell me, do not get any taxidermy versions of your animals. I am warning you right now those will not have the sweet success of making it through our front (or back or side or any other part of our house) door.

Love, Me

June 22nd

Dear Hubbie,

Please tell me that you know how to make a fire in the fireplace (this includes those 2 and 6-hour logs you just have to light, for your convenience). If not, we will need to get one of those gas fireplaces (for even greater convenience).

Also, if you ever partake in setting off homemade fireworks or if you choose to use sparklers with our children, please be extra-careful. I love you all very much and would not want anything to happen to any of you. Oh, and please come get me so I can watch all the pretty colors and remember to have fun.

Love, Me

June 21st

Dear Hubbie,

Remember to use sunscreen when you are in the sun for prolonged periods of time (like those times when you are outside teaching our kids to ride a bike, mowing the lawn, taking down our Christmas lights in the middle of July, you get the idea).

Love, Me

June 20th

Dear Hubbie,

Thank you for not only being a wonderful husband but incredible father as well. I know I could have never asked for a better dad for my children to have. Thank you for helping them with those things I could never teach them (teaching our daughter how to ride a bike, our son how to mow the lawn, and showing our kids how to throw a football as well as teach them any other athletic ability I lack). I am so blessed that you picked me to be the mother for your kids. You are an awesome dad, and I hope you know how lucky I am to be your wife.

Love, Me

June 19th

Dear Hubbie,

First off, let me just say that I’m going to laugh if I ever look back and read this particular letter written to you while we are living in the “middle of nowhere.” Now for the letter…

Please tell me that we will always live close to a large city (like within a half hour/45-mintue drive from our house). No, I am not talking a city where it has a large population like Peoria, IL or El Paso, TX, but a “big city.” Like one that if we were to explain to someone out-of-state they would know where it was. This means Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis, New York, Cleveland, Orlando, Denver… you get the idea.

I don’t really want to live in some small dinky little town in the U.S. that no one has ever heard of. A part of me thrives on “city life,” and honestly, I don’t think I could never be found near farmland in the Midwest in a small town of population 270.

Let me put it this way: there better be a national sports team nearby (this means either a football or baseball team, preferably the latter). No, I am not suddenly a big sports person. But a well-known sports team is a good indication of a large town with “stuff to do” and large skylines and “excitement.” Maybe while writing this, I am just at the point in my life where I still need that, or maybe I will always be a suburb-right-outside-of-a-big-city girl at heart. Zoo or Art Museum anyone?

Love, Me

P.S. Please note that I may change my mind from “big city” in order settle near somewhere with water and/or lighthouses nearby as well.

June 18th

Dear Hubbie,

Next time we go on vacation, I promise that I will pack all the “stuff” that we might need (like Band-Aids and phone chargers and extra sweaters) on my own the night before. I will leave you alone downstairs to watch your favorite TV and pack by myself only if you agree to load up the heavy stuff and pack the car while I am getting ready the morning before we leave. Sound like a plan?

Love, Me

June 16th

Dear Hubbie,

I am sorry if my excessive music-playing annoys you at times. Seeing as music is my career and life, it will always be a part of my day. Please excuse me if I randomly sit down at the piano, bring out my guitar and begin strumming, or just choose to spontaneously burst out into song. You have my permission to invest in a nice pair of earplugs without hurting my feelings. In fact, I might advise it...

Love, Me

June 15th

Dear Hubbie,

I am one of the pickiest eaters you will ever meet as an adult (as you probably already know). Because of this, I never really learned to cook things I would not eat myself. Hopefully, I will keep expanding my horizons, but let's be realistic, I will always be far from the title of culinary extraordinaire.

I would like to take this moment to apologize for not being a better chef. Just keep in mind that I can always make you a fantastic grilled cheese sandwich, PB & J, English muffin pizza or anything typically considered a "breakfast" food.

Love, Me

June 14th

Dear Hubbie,

"In sickness and in health..." That means that I will always agree to take care of you when you are sick in the hopes that you will do the same for me. I will promise to bring you chicken noodle soup (and grilled cheese... it was always something my dad added on to the side when I was sick) and Gatorade as much as you need. I also agree to give you back rubs if you need them and will actually let you control the remote instead of insisting on watching my favorite romantic comedy.

If you have a runny nose, I will always buy you Puffs Plus or whatever the tissues are with the lotion (those other generic tissues may be cheaper, but are just too harsh on the nose). You will be allowed to sleep as much as you need, and I will try my best to be quiet while you rest. Don't forget that I love you and that I hope you feel better soon.

Love, Me

June 13th

Dear Hubbie,

We are not getting a pet for the first few years we are married. Heaven forbid we should want to go on an overnight date to an exotic place or do something exciting while we are newlyweds, I will not want to worry about our pet at home. Furthermore, we will not own a pet unless one of our children desperately wants one and promises to take full responsibility of them.

Yes, I will wake up at 2 a.m. to take care of a sick child who will love me and take care of me when I am older, but no, I will not take out our 12-year-old family dog with bladder issues at 4 a.m. I'm sorry. That is just not something I care to do. If you really want your own "Man's Best Friend" (we will never get a cat, you obviously know I am allergic), that will either be your responsibility or that of our child. If need be, we will get a fish. But no, I will still not clean the tank, although I will agree to feed them their dinner if no one is home. Just so we're on the same page upfront.

Love, Me

June 12th

Dear Hubbie,

Handwritten notes are adorable, just so you know. Putting down your thoughts on paper and giving them to me really shows how much you care. A card with a sweet note inside will always mean more to me than a big box of chocolates (furthermore, you should not be buying my chocolates since they give me headaches. Go for Mike & Ike's instead, they are my favorite).

And I have a thing for school supplies (my second love), so leaving me post-it-notes on our kitchen table as a reminder that you love me means the world to me and it will only take you a second to write. I promise.

Love, Me