How to charm me

Send me this message:

i miss our kid

with this photo (from 2008):

How to charm me

Agree to let our daughter paint your manly toenails a less-than manly shade of bright yellow. I love that man.

How to charm me

Pick up my daughter so you are eye to eye and say "Emily, will you go with me to the Father-Daughter Sweatheart Dance next Sunday?"

How to charm me

Wear a pink tutu and leopard print ballet shoes while building a fort out of cardboard boxes.

How to Charm Me

Turn all your t-shirts right-side-out before putting them in the laundry basket. Thank you for that.

How to charm me

Tell me I turned out to be a "real crackerjack."

How to Charm Me

Use the phrase "as the crow flies" when asking directions.  How cute are you!?

How to Charm Me

Tell me my blog is the place you go for a pick-me-up.

How to charm me

Sincerely thank me for doing a mundane household task.

How to charm me

Have an unexpected outburst wondering why you can't like what other people like.  I forgot your indifference was assumed and I forgot I might be the only one who ever sees you vulnerable.

How to charm me

Let's say you are my stoic husband and I forward you a piece of mail addressed to both of us. The following is just about the best reply:
Heh...it says Mr. and Mrs. Bear on it. Yay us.

Yeah, I'm pretty much yours forever now, mister.

How to charm me

Incorporate the word "doppelganger" when you compliment me.

How to charm me

Tell me I look "so classy" every time you see me.

How to charm me

Tell me I'm beautiful just as I'm falling asleep at night.

How to charm me

Even though it has been nine years since his hair was long, I still catch him absently tucking it behind his ear when he's reading. I love that.