12 things I appreciate about....

BEN:

• Ben lets me be lazy when I want/need to
• Ben buys great drinks and jewelry - Specifically, he buys white chocolate liqueur - YUM
• Ben's a great cook and never minds cooking
• Ben's a lot of fun to talk to
• Ben gives great hugs
• Ben appreciates that my career is important
• Ben doesn't mind my nutty opinions too much
• Ben reminds me that family and traditions are important too
  
• Ben makes all the service calls and deals with plumbers, electricians, and car stuff
• Ben doesn't add or subtract zeros in odd places
• Ben can both throw and catch
  
• Ben doesn't mind going back downstairs to make popcorn for me before a movie

For the record, white chocolate liqueur is really the best gift ever. Imagine white chocolate, in liquid form, with alcohol in it. That puts a smile on my face.