once i really, really get to thinking about it... finally getting a place of our own might be the best thing i'll ever get to do. not even just for the sake of finally being out, but... gosh, there are so many little things that i can't wait for.
her waking up before i do, because she's always up before i am anyway, and groggily climbing out of bed to find her making herself a cup of coffee in the kitchen. standing in the doorway for a moment before making my way into the room, wrapping my arms around her and grumbling nonsense into the tissue of her shoulder or back or bicep, with her going "mhm?" or "g'morning, baby" in that morning voice that's a bit grumbly and so-very delicious to hear. a kiss shared before either of us get the chance to brush our teeth for the day or eat breakfast, still half-asleep and drowsy.
watching her come home one day (or coming home myself) to find her completely deflated and burnt out, talking to her softly and guiding her to the kitchen or the bathroom to wash her hair for her. telling her that she doesn't have to worry about a thing, going "let me take care of you for a bit, honey," and hearing her let out a murmur of reluctant compliance while my fingers work the soap suds against her scalp.
being pulled into bed when she decides it's bedtime - because she's gained the habit of conning me into coming to bed when she does - and giggling while i playfully shout "noooo, let go of me!," "one more round, i promise!," and "wait, no! just a few more minutes!" before ultimately being beat in our non-existent argument and climbing into bed anyway, skin to skin and surrounded in her warmth while she complains "it's hooooooot..."