My Better Half

Can get Rachel to ride the swings (when I can’t).
Is more stubborn and strong-willed and intelligent than I am.
Yet is different from me in so many ways.
Loves maps as much as he hates traffic,
Says, “It’s 8 minutes away- I’ll get us there in 5.”
Takes an undiscovered route each time.
Is wrapped around his little girl’s finger.
And the other way around (see above).
Will mock anything remotely sentimental.
But says the sweetest things when least expected.
Works much, much harder than he lets on.
Does not have a “game face” but delivers in the clutch.
Wins Man of the Year every year in my book.
Is adaptable and adventurous and so many things I wish to be.
I’m so lucky you’ve chosen to bring me along on this ride.

xx00 (and prepared to be mocked),
your better half