Happy Birthday

How you care for me when I'm at my worst, without expecting anything in return.

The way you listen to my yapping even when you don't understand a thing.

The way you motivate me to chase my dreams, tell me how good I'm doing, and celebrate every little win with me.

How you react to those emojis whenever going to sleep, making sure it's all symmetrical.

How you keep asking me how sleepy I am because you want me to sleep well.

The way you share little thigns about your day with me, making me feel like I'm a part of your world even when we're apart.

The way you keep praying for us even when things are tough, and how that gives me hope and strength.

How you send me a snap whenever you dress up, as if you've dressed up for me.

How patient you are with me, even when I'm being difficult or stubborn. You never give up on me.

How you make me feel safe with you, like I can be my true self without any fear of judgment.

I struggle falling asleep at night, but when I'm with you, I feel so calm and at peace that I can sleep like a baby.

How you bring out the soft side in me, the part that just wants to be cared for and loved.

The way you respect my feelings, even when you have so much going on with yourself.

Even when we have fights, you never let them come between us, you never make it about ego.

The way you make genuine efforts towards our betterment.

The way you silently compromise just to keep things smooth between us, even when you don't have to.

How you always find ways to make me smile, even on my darkest days.

All of those silent efforts that you make, I love you for them.