Happy Birthday, SB!

39 Reasons Why I Love Tim O'Neil

1. These kids!
2. Because you were born on July 4, you grew up thinking that the fireworks were for you year after year
3. Because you think about solutions rather than problems
4. Because you have more patience that anyone I know
5. Because of your good morning kisses. Your goodnight kisses. And all the kisses in between
6. Because you make up songs for just about every mundane thing, like making coffee
7. Because you rub your feet together when you're trying to fall asleep
8. Because you're brave enough to own your own successful business
9. Because you like family picnics in the park
10. Because you like to camp outside with Alex (better you than me--nature and I don't get along so well)
11. Because you taught Ella how to say Daisuke (pronounced Dice-K), which has now become her nickname around the house
12. Because you bring me hot tea with lemon at night before we call it a night
13. Because you consistently go to the gym. You look as handsome as when we first met.
14. Because I know that one day very soon you'll take me dancing (Hint! Hint!)
15. Because you really liked my fried chicken last night
16. Because you read to the kids almost every night, even when you don't want to
17. Because you spend an incredible amount of time with the kids
18. Because when the going gets tough, you stick around to see what happens next
19. Because you love the Red Sox as much as I do
20. Because you're good at so many different things, and you're not afraid to try anything
21. Because you understand how important it to live debt free
22. Because you're close to your mother, brothers and sisters
23. Because you're close to my parents
24. Because you know that taking personal time a way of maintaining our relationship
25. Because you like to kayak
26. Because you rub my back when I need it, and even when I don't
27. Because you don't mind that I blog in bed
28. Because you are the love of my life
29. Because you enjoy learning
30. Because you believe in saving the environment
31. Because you support my dreams of becoming a writer
32. Because you still read the daily newspaper from cover to cover
33. Because you keep a picture of your father on your nightstand
34. Because you laugh at your lame jokes (sorry, they'e so LAME!)
35. Because you still really like being married
36. Because we're best friends
37. Because you still make my toes curl
38. Because you're a great father
39. Because we're partners

I love you , SB!