138

Happy monthly anniversary to my darling, kind, and loving wife. I missed yo so much while I was working late in the past couple of weeks. Being at home with you again relaxes me, makes me feel safe and in proper working order. Our house needs life in it, and when one of us is away for too long, the house no longer feels welcome. Shadows grow longer, noises are more sinister, and the bed never feels right. I love you, and thank you for being my wife.

137

Happy 137 months of marriage to my lovely wife.  Thank you for all your love and support during my long match up the 50,000-word hill for NaNoWriMo. It's been crazy, but I'm relieved that I made it again this year. Thank you for all your cheers and your gentle approaches while I'm in the midst of writing. We writers are a flighty bunch. We spook easily, running like gazelles when startled, and I love that you gave me space yet were close enough to make sure I knew I was loved.

136

Happy monthly anniversary to my wonderful wife. I hope I'm always the one who impresses you and sweeps you off of your feet. I love you, and I love us together, cozy in our little home with our cats.

135

Happy anniversary to my lovely wife. I hope you enjoy this day, as I hope you do every day. I'm amazed and lucky that you are my wife.

134

I love you, my wife. Today, I wish you-wish us-a happy 134 months of being together as husband and wife. This week has been strange, since I'm at work for several midnight shifts for the game I'm working on. I miss you, or at least, I get teases of you as we pass each other, residents of a day world and a night world. In a few days, our house won't feel like it's missing something. It'll be over, and we can go back to our tranquil cycle together in our cozy home.

I love you.