He Moves Me

Quite regularly James will come home from work and I'll be in the kitchen washing dishes or cooking supper. He will then slide his arms around my waist, kiss the back of my neck, and spin me around to face him. He'll pull me close to him, take my left hand in his and, while resting his cheek against my head, he'll begin to hum. Never once has he hummed a song that I recognize - in fact, every song he hums is being made up on the spot. While humming this original little tune, he will guide me around the kitchen, holding me tight and occasionally twirling me. And it doesn't matter if I'm not in the mood to dance or if I've had a bad day, as soon as he pulls me close and begins to hum, I'm home. I will never get tired of dancing with James - whether its in our tiny kitchen or in a grand ballroom - because nothing makes me feel more safe or beautiful than those moments with him.

By Any Other Name

James has a multitude of adorable nicknames for me. I would hate to ever forget them so here goes ...

CookiePie
Sweetie/Sweetheart/Sweetness/My sweet 
My love
Lovely lady/Pretty lady
Beautiful/Gorgeous
My darling girl
Sweet princess
My queen
My perfect woman
Future wife 
Wonder Woman
My belle
Brown eyes
Smiley

1 Year

Yesterday was our 1 year anniversary. 365 days of pure bliss. While the year went by faster than I could've ever imagined, it feels like we've been together forever. When discussing our anniversary with the friend who initially set us up, she had similar feelings: "God, it's only been one year?! It feels much longer. It feels like there was no one else before the two of you. Neither of you has a past in my world." And that's exactly how we feel. Both James and I feel like there was only ever him and I. We barely acknowledge past relationships as, since finding one-another, all previous romances pale in comparison and can't even be considered relationships. He really is my first love and, in my heart, I know he'll be my only love. These are the sentiments we exchanged on our special day:

My note to James: In the past year you've healed me, changed me, loved me, and saved me. You are my joy, my prince, my best friend, and my hero. Happy anniversary, James. You're the greatest adventure I've ever had.  

His note to me: Jen,  You are my perfect woman. Your sense of humour, kind heart, wisdom, and beauty make me thankful for everyday I have with you. You've made me a better man simply by knowing you. The adventure has only just begun. I love you with all of my heart. Happy Anniversary.

I am so thankful for the first of many years together. I'm the luckiest girl in the world.