i am hiawatha

 to chubbs, 

thank you: 

for being the good man that you are.

for always trying to make good choices.

for loving me for 9 years and for forgiving me for being awful.

for that second first kiss that changed everything.

for marrying me.

for not asking too much, and for giving me so much slack (especially right now).

for pretending you like my love-handles, flabby thighs, and hairy legs.
for being so observant about everything except when i don't wear makeup
... and actually all of my many flaws.
for letting me listen to christmas music whenever i want.
for being excited about things only because you know how much i love them.
for knowing what i'm going to say before i say it.
for all of the "i love you"s and kisses.
for all of the time and sleep you sacrifice so we can have a good future.
for arthur and hugo and everything that comes with them.
for always being willing to help anyone who needs it.
for keeping your beard because i like it.
for never spending a night away from me.
for being a really really good dad.
for liking the food i make.
for being so accommodating to what i want.
for buying me roses when these hormones got the best of me.
for being exactly what i need.
for all the memories and for all of our dreams for the future.

i sure love you.