Meet the Parents

October 1

The rain keeps hammering on my window and all I can think of now is how I should have dragged you out into it and kissed you. I miss you, having you near me and your being in my arms.

Tonight our parents met, this going much better than I think you anticipated. For that, I'm grateful. My Mom got us a picture frame that I'm going to tell you soon that we should put our engagement photos in once we get them.

Today is a Thursday. I haven't seen you since Sunday, so this makes this the longest stretch of not seeing you since we got engaged. My heart misses you as does my body. I long for you, burn for you, want to be able to gaze into your eyes for hours on end, to see your smile every moment because it melts me every time. I am soooooo in love with you. I am in love with your laugh, and how it moves through your whole body and then lights up the room. I am in love with your eyes, how they can show me love in a one second stare or shut me down from across the room. I am in love with your hands, criss-crossed in mine for always.

I am in love with every part of you because every part of you makes you who you are. I love you wholly and that will never change, only grow. I can't wait to start this journey with you, my love.

Hawaii

I haven't been writing you as much, mired in homework and wedding work and far too many plans. I apologize because you need to be my priority.

You left this morning for Hawaii, far too much luggage but I'm not shocked by this. ;) I miss you already, like a piece of my heart is empty with you so far away. My hope is that you can rest and relax and enjoy your time away, that it renews your soul and spirit. My love will be with you and will grow more before you return.

Last night, at Alex's wedding, you requested that the bumbling DJ play our song, which he did. And I commented to you that the next time we dance to that song will probably be at our wedding, and you got your predictable, deer-in-headlights look. But I love that that's true, and I imagine that as our day draws nearer that I will think of many things and know that the next time I do them, we will be wed.

The next time I see 4th of July fireworks, we will probably be halfway across the country in each others arms, you my bride and me your groom. The next time fall rolls around, we will be living together, you cooking for me every night like a good domestic lady. :D Just kidding. I cannot wait to begin those little moments--our first Christmas as husband and wife, our first Valentine's and birthdays, our first child, our first house. So many firsts with you, so many special moments to share with you. You will always be my most special treasure and I will love you the rest of my life.

Have fun in Hawaii, darling--your first real vacation alone. Think of all the firsts, all the moments we will share. Aloha to you love. :)