why robert?

robert and i were engaged within 5 weeks of meeting each other. that probably seems fast and i know (especially since we live in provo) a lot of people probably assumed we were just marriage hungry. (but if you actually know me, you know that i definitely was not marriage hungry.)

okay, now im gonna cut the crap (sorry, intros aren't my strong point.)
basically this post is just gonna be a super mushy explanation about why and how and when i knew i wanted to marry my robert.
although let's be real: i should have known it was fate when he ordered "the tinder" and i ordered "the true love" on our first date.

the first time i decided i might be in love with robert was the first time i brought him home to meet my family. he  fit in so perfectly, and i loved it. he's the perfect addition to my wonderful family.

the first time i thought i might want to marry robert was just a few days later. we were sitting on my couch at the flsr (the couch we fell in love on) watching breaking bad, he was scarfing down a bag (or maybe 3) of popcorn, and these two thoughts popped into my head:

1. how is it possible for someone to eat popcorn at such a frightening speed? like seriously he's ingesting that faster than my dad.
2. i think i could watch a show with him like this every night and be content for the rest of forever. (oh shoot. i think i want to marry him.)

but why?

i can't list all of the reasons (there are wayyyy too many) but i'll list a few of my favorites.

because he makes me a priority. i've seen him every day since we started dating (with the exception of when he had to go to hawaii for christmas break- that was a long two weeks) because he makes sure to save some time for me. every day. 

because he always responds to my texts.

because he kept asking me out even though i didn't ask him a single question til our 3rd date (and even then, it was only cause he basically forced me.)

because he didn't kiss me until our seventh date. and he asked before he held my hand the first time.

because sometimes i say things like "i'm cold and starving" and then he shows up at my apartment with hot chocolate and a cookie.

because he doesn't feel like he needs "boy time" and i don't feel like i need "girl time". we just love each other time. 

because i've seen him spend time with my brothers and that's the type of dad i want my kids to have.

because when i had mono, he drove from provo to saratoga springs every day after school and slept on my floor every night in case i needed ibuprofen or someone to hold my hair back while i threw up. 

because if i'm ever feeling too sick or to anxious to sleep, he'll sit on my bed with me until i fall asleep
and i promise you it's the sweetest thing that's ever happened, every time.

because he gives the best hugs and back scratches and kisses.

because he watches shows with me even though i fall asleep almost every time. 

because he knows when i say "just 5 more minutes of cuddling" i don't actually mean just 5 more minutes, but he always goes for it anyway. 

because he doesn't expect or want me to be anything that i'm not. he likes me exactly the way i am, even though i'm the worst question asker and sometimes i'm a little immature.

because he knows me well enough to bribe me with food if i'm trying to pass an impossible test.

because he almost has me believing that i really am the most beautiful, wonderful girl ever. 

because i can (and do) talk to him about anything and everything.

because would do anything to make my bad days better.

because i don't think he has a mean bone in his body. 

because he's a really great present buyer and he knows how important birthdays are to me. 

because he is nothing but patient and kind and loving to me, even when i'm hangry or anxious and even though i get sick all the freaking time.

because he is one of the hardest workers and smartest people that i know. he actually cares about his grades and studies and stuff (kind of a new concept for me.)

because when i start feeling yucky at school, he skips class to take me home and sit with me while i try and sleep it off. 

because he laughs at my jokes. even the bad ones. i appreciate his pity laughs a lot. 

because he is my best friend, and i wouldn't want to live a single day without him by my side.

i can't wait to marry you, my love <3