Morning, buddy. Coffee first. We can be impressive later.

Morning, buddy. Coffee first. We can be impressive later.

Morning, man. Hope today treats you right.

Morning, man. Hope today treats you right.

Morning! I’m awake. Let’s not ask too much beyond that.

Morning! I’m awake. Let’s not ask too much beyond that.

Good morning. If you’re buying breakfast, I’m suddenly available.

Good morning. If you’re buying breakfast, I’m suddenly available.

Morning, buddy. There’s a chair by the water with your name on it.

Morning, buddy. There’s a chair by the water with your name on it.

Good morning. No motivational speech. Just glad we’re friends.

Good morning. No motivational speech. Just glad we’re friends.

Morning! Hope your coffee is strong and your meetings are short.

Morning! Hope your coffee is strong and your meetings are short.

Morning, man. What are we fixing today?

Morning, man. What are we fixing today?

Good morning. The dog has requested a later start.

Good morning. The dog has requested a later start.

Morning, buddy. A few shots before the day gets going?

Morning, buddy. A few shots before the day gets going?

Morning, brother. Good luck with the big thing today. Let me know how it goes.

Morning, brother. Good luck with the big thing today. Let me know how it goes.

Good morning. Hope you get a bit of time that’s just yours.

Good morning. Hope you get a bit of time that’s just yours.

Morning, crew. Anyone doing anything worth leaving the house for?

Morning, crew. Anyone doing anything worth leaving the house for?

Morning. I’d like to speak to whoever approved that alarm.

Morning. I’d like to speak to whoever approved that alarm.

Morning, mate. We’re overdue a proper catch-up.

Morning, mate. We’re overdue a proper catch-up.

Good morning. Today’s ambitious plan: tinker with something and call it progress.

Good morning. Today’s ambitious plan: tinker with something and call it progress.

Good morning. A little quiet before the day gets loud.

Good morning. A little quiet before the day gets loud.

Morning, bud. How’s your week actually going?

Morning, bud. How’s your week actually going?

Good morning. Shoes on, beach walk, breakfast after?

Good morning. Shoes on, beach walk, breakfast after?

Morning! One more chapter before I deal with the day.

Morning! One more chapter before I deal with the day.

Morning, friend. Hope there’s no rush today.

Morning, friend. Hope there’s no rush today.

Good morning. Cold pizza is still breakfast, right?

Good morning. Cold pizza is still breakfast, right?

Morning, brother. Thinking of you. Give me a shout if you want company.

Morning, brother. Thinking of you. Give me a shout if you want company.

Good morning. Here’s hoping something goes your way today.

Good morning. Here’s hoping something goes your way today.

Good morning. I hope something makes you smile before your coffee gets cold.

Good morning. I hope something makes you smile before your coffee gets cold.

Good morning, sunshine. The day is better with you in it.

Good morning, sunshine. The day is better with you in it.

Morning! Coffee first. Brilliant decisions can wait.

Morning! Coffee first. Brilliant decisions can wait.

Good morning, my friend. Here’s to a day with a little room to breathe.

Good morning, my friend. Here’s to a day with a little room to breathe.

Good morning, love. Wish I was making two cups instead of one.

Good morning, love. Wish I was making two cups instead of one.

Rise and shine. Or rise and quietly negotiate with the coffee maker.

Rise and shine. Or rise and quietly negotiate with the coffee maker.

A fresh morning, a quiet moment, and a little hello from me.

A fresh morning, a quiet moment, and a little hello from me.

Good morning, Mom. Hope today gives back some of the care you give us.

Good morning, Mom. Hope today gives back some of the care you give us.

Morning, Dad. Coffee’s on me next time we’re together.

Morning, Dad. Coffee’s on me next time we’re together.

Good morning! Your only assignment right now is the first small step.

Good morning! Your only assignment right now is the first small step.

Sending a little sunshine your way. Have a beautiful morning.

Sending a little sunshine your way. Have a beautiful morning.

Good morning. The dog says we’re already late for our walk.

Good morning. The dog says we’re already late for our walk.

My calendar says busy. My dog says absolutely not.

My calendar says busy. My dog says absolutely not.

I saved you a seat. The dog disagreed.

I SAVED YOU A SEAT. THE DOG DISAGREED.

One more game. Famous last words.

ONE MORE GAME. FAMOUS LAST WORDS.

The recipe said “easy”.

THE RECIPE SAID “EASY”.

Good game. Run it back.

GOOD GAME. RUN IT BACK.

Weather forecast: excellent chance of canceling chores for a walk.

Weather forecast: excellent chance of canceling chores for a walk.

The laundry is clean. The dog has submitted a conflicting opinion.

The laundry is clean. The dog has submitted a conflicting opinion.

My cat has reviewed my work and would like me to stop working.

My cat has reviewed my work and would like me to stop working.

I had a very productive morning deciding what to do this afternoon.

I had a very productive morning deciding what to do this afternoon.

The meeting could have been a sandwich.

The meeting could have been a sandwich.

We went for a walk. Somehow came home with pastries.

We went for a walk. Somehow came home with pastries.

My plants and I are both hoping I remember what day it is.

My plants and I are both hoping I remember what day it is.

A balanced breakfast: one pancake, then another pancake.

A balanced breakfast: one pancake, then another pancake.

We are adults. We can absolutely have breakfast for dinner.

We are adults. We can absolutely have breakfast for dinner.

Eight slices. Two people. Finally, math I can support.

Eight slices. Two people. Finally, math I can support.

We read the instructions. Eventually.

We read the instructions. Eventually.

No job. No bills. Still exhausted. I respect his commitment.

No job. No bills. Still exhausted. I respect his commitment.

We said one song. That was an hour ago.

We said one song. That was an hour ago.

The forecast says coffee with a chance of another coffee.

The forecast says coffee with a chance of another coffee.

My dog thinks working from home means working for him.

My dog thinks working from home means working for him.

I made a to-do list. Then the cat sat on it. Problem solved.

I made a to-do list. Then the cat sat on it. Problem solved.

We’re adults. We can have pancakes for dinner and call it a meeting.

We’re adults. We can have pancakes for dinner and call it a meeting.

I came. I saw. I forgot why I walked into this room.

I came. I saw. I forgot why I walked into this room.

The group chat needs a field trip. Preferably somewhere with fries.

The group chat needs a field trip. Preferably somewhere with fries.

My social battery would like a charger and a snack.

My social battery would like a charger and a snack.

Our friendship is mostly sending things and saying “this is you.”

Our friendship is mostly sending things and saying “this is you.”

The dog has no job and somehow needs a weekend too.

The dog has no job and somehow needs a weekend too.

I support your dreams. Especially the one where we order dessert.

I support your dreams. Especially the one where we order dessert.

Laundry is just a very slow way of moving clothes between chairs.

Laundry is just a very slow way of moving clothes between chairs.

The meeting could have been coffee. With you. Somewhere else.

The meeting could have been coffee. With you. Somewhere else.

My cat heard “make yourself at home” and took ownership.

My cat heard “make yourself at home” and took ownership.

Happy birthday. Today, the good plate and the bigger slice are yours.

Happy birthday. Today, the good plate and the bigger slice are yours.

Another year of you making the world a little better. Happy birthday.

Another year of you making the world a little better. Happy birthday.

Good people deserve good cake. Happy birthday.

Good people deserve good cake. Happy birthday.

A birthday wish: more days that feel like your kind of day.

A birthday wish: more days that feel like your kind of day.

Birthday breakfast counts as a party if there is a candle in it.

Birthday breakfast counts as a party if there is a candle in it.

Happy birthday. May someone else do the dishes and save you the corner piece.

Happy birthday. May someone else do the dishes and save you the corner piece.

You have made another year full of stories worth keeping.

You have made another year full of stories worth keeping.

Happy birthday to my favorite person to get mildly lost with.

Happy birthday to my favorite person to get mildly lost with.

A whole day to celebrate you. We should really do this more often.

A whole day to celebrate you. We should really do this more often.

Happy birthday. The dog has graciously agreed to supervise the presents.

Happy birthday. The dog has graciously agreed to supervise the presents.

To a parent, a friend, a very good human. Happy birthday, Dad.

To a parent, a friend, a very good human. Happy birthday, Dad.

Happy birthday, Mom. You deserve a day with your feet up and your people near.

Happy birthday, Mom. You deserve a day with your feet up and your people near.

Happy birthday, man. Hope it’s a good one. Let’s catch up soon.

Happy birthday, man. Hope it’s a good one. Let’s catch up soon.

Happy birthday, buddy. A little more mileage. Plenty left in the tank.

Happy birthday, buddy. A little more mileage. Plenty left in the tank.

Happy birthday. Your choice: a big night out or a very good pizza.

Happy birthday. Your choice: a big night out or a very good pizza.

Happy birthday to my favorite person to swap books with.

Happy birthday to my favorite person to swap books with.

Happy birthday. Hope you get a whole day of your kind of good.

Happy birthday. Hope you get a whole day of your kind of good.

Happy birthday, Dad. Your jokes are aging exactly as expected.

Happy birthday, Dad. Your jokes are aging exactly as expected.

Happy birthday, Mom. Today everyone else can figure out what’s for dinner.

Happy birthday, Mom. Today everyone else can figure out what’s for dinner.

Happy birthday to my wife. Still my favorite person to come home to.

Happy birthday to my wife. Still my favorite person to come home to.

Happy birthday to my husband. Life with you is my favorite adventure.

Happy birthday to my husband. Life with you is my favorite adventure.

Happy birthday, sister. Thanks for being my first partner in mischief.

Happy birthday, sister. Thanks for being my first partner in mischief.

Happy birthday, brother. I was going to get you wisdom. Then I remembered us.

Happy birthday, brother. I was going to get you wisdom. Then I remembered us.

Happy birthday, Grandma. Every family memory seems to have you in it.

Happy birthday, Grandma. Every family memory seems to have you in it.

Happy birthday, Grandpa. Here’s to more stories and time together.

Happy birthday, Grandpa. Here’s to more stories and time together.

Happy birthday to my best friend. Save me a seat and an unreasonable cake slice.

Happy birthday to my best friend. Save me a seat and an unreasonable cake slice.

A little late, but still a whole lot of love. Happy belated birthday.

A little late, but still a whole lot of love. Happy belated birthday.

Happy birthday, daughter. Watching you become yourself is a wonderful gift.

Happy birthday, daughter. Watching you become yourself is a wonderful gift.

Happy birthday, son. Proud of the person you are, every day of the year.

Happy birthday, son. Proud of the person you are, every day of the year.

The group chat made it outside.

THE GROUP CHAT MADE IT OUTSIDE.

Same table. New stories.

SAME TABLE. NEW STORIES.

Good people. Good company.

GOOD PEOPLE. GOOD COMPANY.

Good friends are worth making time for.

GOOD FRIENDS ARE WORTH MAKING TIME FOR.

We took the scenic route and somehow talked about everything.

We took the scenic route and somehow talked about everything.

You are the friend I can call without having a polished version ready.

You are the friend I can call without having a polished version ready.

Our coffee always goes cold before the conversation runs out.

Our coffee always goes cold before the conversation runs out.

I like that we can disagree and still order another round of fries.

I like that we can disagree and still order another round of fries.

Some friends bring advice. You also bring a spare phone charger.

Some friends bring advice. You also bring a spare phone charger.

The best part of the trip was you in the passenger seat.

The best part of the trip was you in the passenger seat.

I would rather do something ordinary with you than something fancy alone.

I would rather do something ordinary with you than something fancy alone.

Thank you for laughing at the story even though you were there.

Thank you for laughing at the story even though you were there.

We can do absolutely nothing and still have a good time.

We can do absolutely nothing and still have a good time.

You know three chords. I know the wrong words. We’ve got a band.

You know three chords. I know the wrong words. We’ve got a band.

You can give me the long answer. I asked because I want to know.

You can give me the long answer. I asked because I want to know.

Different jobs, different cities. Still the same idiots when we get together.

Different jobs, different cities. Still the same idiots when we get together.

I’ll remember the laughs longer than the score. Probably.

I’ll remember the laughs longer than the score. Probably.

Best friend status: knowing the story before I finish the first sentence.

Best friend status: knowing the story before I finish the first sentence.

We don’t need a big occasion. We need an open afternoon.

We don’t need a big occasion. We need an open afternoon.

Different cities. Same friendship. Still saving you a seat.

Different cities. Same friendship. Still saving you a seat.

You’re the friend who makes a boring errand feel like going out.

You’re the friend who makes a boring errand feel like going out.

Thanks for being honest with me and kind about it. That’s a real friend.

Thanks for being honest with me and kind about it. That’s a real friend.

We met as coworkers. Keeping you as a friend was the better deal.

We met as coworkers. Keeping you as a friend was the better deal.

Sister, friend, keeper of embarrassing stories. A powerful combination.

Sister, friend, keeper of embarrassing stories. A powerful combination.

Brother, I’ll always answer. I might make fun of you first, but I’ll answer.

Brother, I’ll always answer. I might make fun of you first, but I’ll answer.

Our friendship doesn’t need daily updates to stay close. I’m still here.

Our friendship doesn’t need daily updates to stay close. I’m still here.

You make it easy to be myself. That’s one of my favorite things about you.

You make it easy to be myself. That’s one of my favorite things about you.

A friend like you deserves the bigger half of the cookie. Usually.

A friend like you deserves the bigger half of the cookie. Usually.

The next story we tell should be about something we actually went and did.

The next story we tell should be about something we actually went and did.

Good night. You’ve done enough for today. Let the rest wait.

Good night. You’ve done enough for today. Let the rest wait.

Sleep well, my friend. We’ll figure out tomorrow when it gets here.

Sleep well, my friend. We’ll figure out tomorrow when it gets here.

Good night, love. You’re my favorite thought at the end of the day.

Good night, love. You’re my favorite thought at the end of the day.

Sweet dreams. May your pillow be cool and your alarm forget its job.

Sweet dreams. May your pillow be cool and your alarm forget its job.

The day can end without everything being finished. Rest well tonight.

The day can end without everything being finished. Rest well tonight.

Good night from over here. Wishing we were under the same roof.

Good night from over here. Wishing we were under the same roof.

Moon out. Phone down. Good night.

Moon out. Phone down. Good night.

Rest your busy mind. Nothing more is needed from you tonight.

Rest your busy mind. Nothing more is needed from you tonight.

Good night, Mom. Sending a hug before the lights go out.

Good night, Mom. Sending a hug before the lights go out.

Good night, Dad. Hope tomorrow starts with good coffee and no alarms.

Good night, Dad. Hope tomorrow starts with good coffee and no alarms.

One last little hello before sleep. I’m glad you’re in my life.

One last little hello before sleep. I’m glad you’re in my life.

Today was a lot. Tonight, just be cozy.

Today was a lot. Tonight, just be cozy.

You made the heavy stuff lighter.

YOU MADE THE HEAVY STUFF LIGHTER.

Thanks for making time for me.

THANKS FOR MAKING TIME FOR ME.

The quiet good you do still matters.

THE QUIET GOOD YOU DO STILL MATTERS.

You made today easier. Thank you.

YOU MADE TODAY EASIER. THANK YOU.

You remembered the small thing. It made a big difference to my day.

You remembered the small thing. It made a big difference to my day.

You noticed I needed a hand before I knew how to ask.

You noticed I needed a hand before I knew how to ask.

You stayed after everyone left and helped clean up. I noticed. Thank you.

You stayed after everyone left and helped clean up. I noticed. Thank you.

Thank you for checking in on the day I almost asked for help.

Thank you for checking in on the day I almost asked for help.

You lent me more than a tool. You gave me a Saturday back.

You lent me more than a tool. You gave me a Saturday back.

That introduction opened a door for me. Thank you for thinking of me.

That introduction opened a door for me. Thank you for thinking of me.

The extra seat, the second helping, the warm welcome. Thank you.

The extra seat, the second helping, the warm welcome. Thank you.

Thank you for trusting me with something that mattered to you.

Thank you for trusting me with something that mattered to you.

You kept your word when it would have been easier not to. I respect that.

You kept your word when it would have been easier not to. I respect that.

Thank you for making the trip. Having you here was the best part.

Thank you for making the trip. Having you here was the best part.

Thanks, buddy. You made a rough day a lot better.

Thanks, buddy. You made a rough day a lot better.

Thanks for the tools, the help, and not saying “I told you so.”

Thanks for the tools, the help, and not saying “I told you so.”

Thanks for listening all the way through. I needed that.

Thanks for listening all the way through. I needed that.

Good food. Great company. Thanks for having us over.

Good food. Great company. Thanks for having us over.

That book was exactly what I needed. You know me well.

That book was exactly what I needed. You know me well.

Happy Friday, crew. Let’s do something we don’t need a password for.

Happy Friday, crew. Let’s do something we don’t need a password for.

Saturday. Coffee, a project, and no idea where the morning went.

Saturday. Coffee, a project, and no idea where the morning went.

Happy Sunday. Hope your book is good and your tea stays warm.

Happy Sunday. Hope your book is good and your tea stays warm.

Weekend plans have been approved by the dog. Mostly naps.

Weekend plans have been approved by the dog. Mostly naps.

Hope your weekend includes a view you don’t have to scroll.

Hope your weekend includes a view you don’t have to scroll.

Happy Friday. We have officially earned a change of scenery.

Happy Friday. We have officially earned a change of scenery.

Weekend forecast: good company with a strong chance of snacks.

Weekend forecast: good company with a strong chance of snacks.

Happy Saturday. Leave a little room for something unplanned.

Happy Saturday. Leave a little room for something unplanned.

A slow Sunday, a good cup, and nowhere urgent to be.

A slow Sunday, a good cup, and nowhere urgent to be.

Happy weekend! Want to turn “we should hang out” into an actual plan?

Happy weekend! Want to turn “we should hang out” into an actual plan?

Friday looks good on us. What are we eating?

Friday looks good on us. What are we eating?

Saturday called. It says the laundry can wait until after our walk.

Saturday called. It says the laundry can wait until after our walk.

Hope your Sunday has more peace than notifications.

Hope your Sunday has more peace than notifications.

Shoes on. Phone away. Let’s find a little weekend adventure.

Shoes on. Phone away. Let’s find a little weekend adventure.

Happy Friday to everyone who has been Friday-ready since Tuesday.

Happy Friday to everyone who has been Friday-ready since Tuesday.

A picnic counts as plans. A nap afterward counts as balance.

A picnic counts as plans. A nap afterward counts as balance.

Enjoy your weekend. You don’t have to make every minute productive.

Enjoy your weekend. You don’t have to make every minute productive.

Coffee soon? I have a story that deserves a real table.

Coffee soon? I have a story that deserves a real table.

I’d bring you coffee if the distance would cooperate.

I’d bring you coffee if the distance would cooperate.

One coffee. Two friends. Absolutely no short version of the story.

One coffee. Two friends. Absolutely no short version of the story.

A little caffeine and a lot of catching up. You free this week?

A little caffeine and a lot of catching up. You free this week?

Tea, coffee, or a walk. I mostly just want to see you.

Tea, coffee, or a walk. I mostly just want to see you.

Coffee tastes better when the person across the table gets you.

Coffee tastes better when the person across the table gets you.

This is your official invitation to take a coffee break with me.

This is your official invitation to take a coffee break with me.

We should open a cafe. We already do all the talking.

We should open a cafe. We already do all the talking.

Decaf, tea, or the strongest thing they sell. Your company is the point.

Decaf, tea, or the strongest thing they sell. Your company is the point.

Our next catch-up needs a second cup. I can already tell.

Our next catch-up needs a second cup. I can already tell.

Sending a virtual coffee until I can buy you a real one.

Sending a virtual coffee until I can buy you a real one.

You, me, a coffee shop, and no one asking us to hurry.

You, me, a coffee shop, and no one asking us to hurry.

A little kindness for someone who gives so much of it.

A little kindness for someone who gives so much of it.

No special occasion. Just wanted you to know you matter to me.

No special occasion. Just wanted you to know you matter to me.

You crossed my mind today. I wanted to make sure you knew.

You crossed my mind today. I wanted to make sure you knew.

Want company for the appointment? I can bring coffee and terrible jokes.

Want company for the appointment? I can bring coffee and terrible jokes.

I can pick up dinner tonight. You have enough to think about.

I can pick up dinner tonight. You have enough to think about.

You have been looking after everyone. Who is looking after you?

You have been looking after everyone. Who is looking after you?

I wish I could fix the hard part. I can at least stay for it.

I wish I could fix the hard part. I can at least stay for it.

Sending a little hello from someone who is glad you exist.

Sending a little hello from someone who is glad you exist.

A walk, a quiet drive, or just sitting together. Your choice.

A walk, a quiet drive, or just sitting together. Your choice.

I remembered the date. Thinking of you especially today.

I remembered the date. Thinking of you especially today.

Not perfect. Still showed up.

NOT PERFECT. STILL SHOWED UP.

Beginner today. Better tomorrow.

BEGINNER TODAY. BETTER TOMORROW.

Small win. Big grin.

SMALL WIN. BIG GRIN.

Shoes on. Start small.

SHOES ON. START SMALL.

You went back after a hard day. That took something. Keep going.

You went back after a hard day. That took something. Keep going.

That first mile counts. So does the decision to try another.

That first mile counts. So does the decision to try another.

I saw how much practice went into the part everyone called natural.

I saw how much practice went into the part everyone called natural.

The draft exists. That is more than yesterday had. Keep writing.

The draft exists. That is more than yesterday had. Keep writing.

Learning in public takes nerve. I am proud of you for trying.

Learning in public takes nerve. I am proud of you for trying.

You kept a promise to yourself today. Give that a little credit.

You kept a promise to yourself today. Give that a little credit.

Take the break. Then come back to the thing you still care about.

Take the break. Then come back to the thing you still care about.

You can ask for help and still be the one doing the work.

You can ask for help and still be the one doing the work.

You’ve got a friend in your corner. Always.

You’ve got a friend in your corner. Always.

Rough day, man. Want to talk, or just get out for a while?

Rough day, man. Want to talk, or just get out for a while?

Bad practice. Still a good player. See you next time.

Bad practice. Still a good player. See you next time.

That thing you’re learning? I want to hear it. Even the unfinished version.

That thing you’re learning? I want to hear it. Even the unfinished version.

You started. That’s worth a coffee and a small celebration.

You started. That’s worth a coffee and a small celebration.

Your move. Game night?

YOUR MOVE. GAME NIGHT?

Save a seat for someone.

SAVE A SEAT FOR SOMEONE.

Come hungry. Stay for the company.

COME HUNGRY. STAY FOR THE COMPANY.

Walk with me. No big plan needed.

WALK WITH ME. NO BIG PLAN NEEDED.

No big event. Just dinner and a seat with your name on it.

No big event. Just dinner and a seat with your name on it.

Potluck rules: bring what you can. Your company is the important part.

Potluck rules: bring what you can. Your company is the important part.

Grill is on this Saturday. Come hungry and bring yourself.

Grill is on this Saturday. Come hungry and bring yourself.

Blankets, popcorn, one movie we might actually finish. Friday?

Blankets, popcorn, one movie we might actually finish. Friday?

Meet at the trailhead? We can let the walk decide the conversation.

Meet at the trailhead? We can let the walk decide the conversation.

Pizza and a puzzle. Competitive commentary is optional.

Pizza and a puzzle. Competitive commentary is optional.

A picnic with absolutely no dress code. Want a spot on the blanket?

A picnic with absolutely no dress code. Want a spot on the blanket?

Bring your favorite song. We will make dinner and compare playlists.

Bring your favorite song. We will make dinner and compare playlists.

Sunrise coffee by the water? I promise the early start has a payoff.

Sunrise coffee by the water? I promise the early start has a payoff.

Bookshop, lunch, and no rush to be anywhere. Come with me?

Bookshop, lunch, and no rush to be anywhere. Come with me?

Pizza Friday? Come over. We’ll figure out the rest.

Pizza Friday? Come over. We’ll figure out the rest.

Coffee this week? I want the version of the story with all the details.

Coffee this week? I want the version of the story with all the details.

I’ve got a project, spare tools and questionable confidence. You in?

I’ve got a project, spare tools and questionable confidence. You in?

Rematch this weekend? I’ve been practicing my excuses.

Rematch this weekend? I’ve been practicing my excuses.

Bring your guitar. Or just come and request songs we can’t play.

Bring your guitar. Or just come and request songs we can’t play.

A little fresh air. A better afternoon.

A LITTLE FRESH AIR. A BETTER AFTERNOON.

My walking buddy never cancels.

MY WALKING BUDDY NEVER CANCELS.

Take a break with a view.

TAKE A BREAK WITH A VIEW.

The best part of today was outside.

THE BEST PART OF TODAY WAS OUTSIDE.

The lake is doing its thing. We should go do very little beside it.

The lake is doing its thing. We should go do very little beside it.

Pack the snacks. I found us a view worth sitting with.

Pack the snacks. I found us a view worth sitting with.

We can go slowly. The good part is not waiting at the finish.

We can go slowly. The good part is not waiting at the finish.

One blanket. A sky full of stars. Better than another night scrolling.

One blanket. A sky full of stars. Better than another night scrolling.

The first cup tastes different when you can hear the birds.

The first cup tastes different when you can hear the birds.

The long way home has wildflowers. I vote for the long way.

The long way home has wildflowers. I vote for the long way.

A cold nose, warm pockets, and a very good walk.

A cold nose, warm pockets, and a very good walk.

Let us find a place where the phone mostly takes pictures.

Let us find a place where the phone mostly takes pictures.

One of the good things I am thankful for this year is you.

One of the good things I am thankful for this year is you.

There is room at our table. Come spend Thanksgiving with us.

There is room at our table. Come spend Thanksgiving with us.

There is a little extra pie because I hoped you would come.

There is a little extra pie because I hoped you would come.

Grateful for the hands that cooked and the people around the table.

Grateful for the hands that cooked and the people around the table.

Happy Thanksgiving to the family I was born into and the one I found.

Happy Thanksgiving to the family I was born into and the one I found.

Your recipe is on our table. You are in our thoughts.

Your recipe is on our table. You are in our thoughts.

Thanks for making room for one more plate and one more story.

Thanks for making room for one more plate and one more story.

This year was not simple. I am especially grateful we have each other.

This year was not simple. I am especially grateful we have each other.

The best leftovers are the stories we will tell tomorrow.

The best leftovers are the stories we will tell tomorrow.

May your Thanksgiving have good company and a dishwasher that works.

May your Thanksgiving have good company and a dishwasher that works.

May your Christmas be full of warmth, laughter and people you love.

May your Christmas be full of warmth, laughter and people you love.

More time together. More reasons to smile. Merry Christmas.

More time together. More reasons to smile. Merry Christmas.

The lights are up. The kettle is on. Wish you were here.

The lights are up. The kettle is on. Wish you were here.

Merry Christmas to someone who makes the whole year warmer.

Merry Christmas to someone who makes the whole year warmer.

May there be a quiet moment for you in the middle of all the merry.

May there be a quiet moment for you in the middle of all the merry.

Our favorite Christmas tradition is having you around.

Our favorite Christmas tradition is having you around.

You are missed at our table and loved from here. Merry Christmas.

You are missed at our table and loved from here. Merry Christmas.

Wishing you a Christmas with less rushing and more time together.

Wishing you a Christmas with less rushing and more time together.

The present is small. The thank-you behind it is not.

The present is small. The thank-you behind it is not.

Merry Christmas. May the batteries fit and the wrapping come off easily.

Merry Christmas. May the batteries fit and the wrapping come off easily.

That goal you kept talking about? You did it. Congratulations.

That goal you kept talking about? You did it. Congratulations.

You put in the work. Today, take a little time to enjoy the result.

You put in the work. Today, take a little time to enjoy the result.

Good news like this deserves a very enthusiastic group chat.

Good news like this deserves a very enthusiastic group chat.

The finish line looks good with you on the other side of it.

The finish line looks good with you on the other side of it.

The acceptance letter is real. So is all the work that got you there.

The acceptance letter is real. So is all the work that got you there.

You passed. The nerves can finally clock out. Congratulations.

You passed. The nerves can finally clock out. Congratulations.

You crossed the finish line you once wondered if you could reach.

You crossed the finish line you once wondered if you could reach.

That promotion is lucky to have you.

That promotion is lucky to have you.

You finished something difficult. Let the group chat make a fuss.

You finished something difficult. Let the group chat make a fuss.

Congratulations on your graduation. There is so much left to be curious about.

Congratulations on your graduation. There is so much left to be curious about.

Your first sale deserves more than a quiet fist pump. Well done.

Your first sale deserves more than a quiet fist pump. Well done.

You made the team. Your practice showed up with you.

You made the team. Your practice showed up with you.

Deep breath. You have prepared. Give yourself a chance to show it.

Deep breath. You have prepared. Give yourself a chance to show it.

A little luck, a clear head, and someone in your corner. Me.

A little luck, a clear head, and someone in your corner. Me.

For the interview: be yourself, ask good questions, and breathe.

For the interview: be yourself, ask good questions, and breathe.

Go give it a real try. I am cheering for you either way.

Go give it a real try. I am cheering for you either way.

Your first day is tomorrow. Tonight, let yourself be excited.

Your first day is tomorrow. Tonight, let yourself be excited.

Good luck on the exam. May the questions find what you studied.

Good luck on the exam. May the questions find what you studied.

Before you go on stage: you practiced for this. Let us hear you.

Before you go on stage: you practiced for this. Let us hear you.

Good luck at the race. I will be the loud one at the finish.

Good luck at the race. I will be the loud one at the finish.

The interview is a conversation. You have something to bring to it.

The interview is a conversation. You have something to bring to it.

Wishing you a steady hand, a clear head, and a very good game.

Wishing you a steady hand, a clear head, and a very good game.

Whatever the result, I want to hear how it went.

Whatever the result, I want to hear how it went.

Good luck with the move. May every box find the right room.

Good luck with the move. May every box find the right room.

New keys. New routines. A place to make your own. Welcome home.

New keys. New routines. A place to make your own. Welcome home.

Wishing you kind coworkers and a first day that ends with a smile.

Wishing you kind coworkers and a first day that ends with a smile.

Retirement: fewer meetings, more mornings that belong to you.

Retirement: fewer meetings, more mornings that belong to you.

New place, same friendship. I am only a call away.

New place, same friendship. I am only a call away.

May your new home soon smell like dinner and sound like laughter.

May your new home soon smell like dinner and sound like laughter.

New job, new names to learn. They are about to meet someone good.

New job, new names to learn. They are about to meet someone good.

The boxes can wait for one cup of tea in your new place.

The boxes can wait for one cup of tea in your new place.

Welcome to the neighborhood. Ask us where the good bread is.

Welcome to the neighborhood. Ask us where the good bread is.

A new school, a new routine. You still get to bring all of yourself.

A new school, a new routine. You still get to bring all of yourself.

Retirement looks good on you. Let us make a Tuesday worth keeping free.

Retirement looks good on you. Let us make a Tuesday worth keeping free.

New city, familiar friend. I am cheering for you from here.

New city, familiar friend. I am cheering for you from here.

Starting over is a lot. You do not have to make it look effortless.

Starting over is a lot. You do not have to make it look effortless.

Another year of choosing each other in the ordinary moments.

Another year of choosing each other in the ordinary moments.

My favorite plans still have you in them. Happy anniversary.

My favorite plans still have you in them. Happy anniversary.

The shared jokes. The daily kindness. The two of you. Worth celebrating.

The shared jokes. The daily kindness. The two of you. Worth celebrating.

Same teammate. New adventures. Happy anniversary.

Same teammate. New adventures. Happy anniversary.

Still my favorite person to dance with in the kitchen.

Still my favorite person to dance with in the kitchen.

All these years, and I still look for your face in the room.

All these years, and I still look for your face in the room.

We have built a life out of a thousand little kindnesses. I love ours.

We have built a life out of a thousand little kindnesses. I love ours.

Happy anniversary. I would still meet you for that first coffee.

Happy anniversary. I would still meet you for that first coffee.

Same two people. Better at sharing the blanket.

Same two people. Better at sharing the blanket.

Another year of inside jokes nobody else needs to understand.

Another year of inside jokes nobody else needs to understand.

Thank you for the patience, the adventures, and the everyday teamwork.

Thank you for the patience, the adventures, and the everyday teamwork.

The photographs show the big days. I love the days between them, too.

The photographs show the big days. I love the days between them, too.

I like the big days with you. I love the ordinary ones, too.

I like the big days with you. I love the ordinary ones, too.

You are my favorite reason to put the phone down.

You are my favorite reason to put the phone down.

Love you. Even when you say you do not want fries and then want fries.

Love you. Even when you say you do not want fries and then want fries.

No grand occasion. Just a small reminder that I love you.

No grand occasion. Just a small reminder that I love you.

I saved the seat with the good view for you. It is next to me.

I saved the seat with the good view for you. It is next to me.

I like who I get to be when I am with you.

I like who I get to be when I am with you.

Your hand in mine still makes an ordinary walk feel different.

Your hand in mine still makes an ordinary walk feel different.

Thanks for knowing when I need advice and when I just need dinner.

Thanks for knowing when I need advice and when I just need dinner.

You are the person I want to tell the good news to first.

You are the person I want to tell the good news to first.

A picnic, a terrible joke, a whole afternoon with you. Perfect.

A picnic, a terrible joke, a whole afternoon with you. Perfect.

Happy Valentine’s Day. Yes, I saved you the last chocolate.

Happy Valentine’s Day. Yes, I saved you the last chocolate.

I love you in the small details, too.

I love you in the small details, too.

Mom, thank you for the care that never needed an audience.

Mom, thank you for the care that never needed an audience.

Dad, the things you taught me still show up in my everyday life.

Dad, the things you taught me still show up in my everyday life.

Happy Father’s Day. Your time with us is the part we remember.

Happy Father’s Day. Your time with us is the part we remember.

Same family. Different opinions. Still saving you a seat.

Same family. Different opinions. Still saving you a seat.

Dad, the quiet afternoons together turned out to be the big memories.

Dad, the quiet afternoons together turned out to be the big memories.

Mom, you made room for my questions and then helped me find my own answers.

Mom, you made room for my questions and then helped me find my own answers.

Grandma, your kitchen is still one of my favorite places in the world.

Grandma, your kitchen is still one of my favorite places in the world.

Grandpa, I came for the stories. I stayed for one more.

Grandpa, I came for the stories. I stayed for one more.

To my sibling: thank you for knowing the whole story and loving me anyway.

To my sibling: thank you for knowing the whole story and loving me anyway.

Happy Mother’s Day to someone whose care reaches well beyond her own family.

Happy Mother’s Day to someone whose care reaches well beyond her own family.

Happy Father’s Day. Your example taught me more than your lectures.

Happy Father’s Day. Your example taught me more than your lectures.

To the aunt who always made me feel welcome: I remember.

To the aunt who always made me feel welcome: I remember.

Wishing you an easier day, some real rest, and a little comfort.

Wishing you an easier day, some real rest, and a little comfort.

The dishes can wait. So can this message. Rest when you need to.

The dishes can wait. So can this message. Rest when you need to.

A quiet visit, a meal, or some company. Let me know what would help.

A quiet visit, a meal, or some company. Let me know what would help.

Sending a little warmth for a day that could use it.

Sending a little warmth for a day that could use it.

The cat recommends a blanket and absolutely no obligations.

The cat recommends a blanket and absolutely no obligations.

Soup is coming. You do not need to be dressed for company.

Soup is coming. You do not need to be dressed for company.

Wishing you a night of good rest and a morning that feels a little easier.

Wishing you a night of good rest and a morning that feels a little easier.

I can do the grocery run. Just tell me what sounds good.

I can do the grocery run. Just tell me what sounds good.

You are missed, and there is no hurry to come back before you are ready.

You are missed, and there is no hurry to come back before you are ready.

A small hello for a long day. Thinking of you.

A small hello for a long day. Thinking of you.

Recovering is enough of a job today.

Recovering is enough of a job today.

I hope the waiting gets easier. I can sit with you through some of it.

I hope the waiting gets easier. I can sit with you through some of it.

Our next coffee has a lot of catching up to do.

Our next coffee has a lot of catching up to do.

There is a you-shaped gap in our usual catch-up. Miss you.

There is a you-shaped gap in our usual catch-up. Miss you.

Different places. Same friend I want to tell everything to.

Different places. Same friend I want to tell everything to.

Wish you were here for the view. Mostly wish you were here.

Wish you were here for the view. Mostly wish you were here.

I saved a story for you. It needs your reaction, not just a text.

I saved a story for you. It needs your reaction, not just a text.

Our table has an empty chair and I know exactly who belongs in it.

Our table has an empty chair and I know exactly who belongs in it.

I miss the version of a Tuesday that had you in it.

I miss the version of a Tuesday that had you in it.

Different time zones. Same person I want to call.

Different time zones. Same person I want to call.

The bookshop had something you would love. I wished you were beside me.

The bookshop had something you would love. I wished you were beside me.

Counting down to the hello where we do not have to hang up.

Counting down to the hello where we do not have to hang up.

Wish you were here. I would happily share this view and my snacks.

Wish you were here. I would happily share this view and my snacks.

The next hug has been waiting a while.

The next hug has been waiting a while.

I am sorry for how I spoke to you. You deserved more care.

I am sorry for how I spoke to you. You deserved more care.

I got that wrong. I want to listen and understand what I missed.

I got that wrong. I want to listen and understand what I missed.

I let you down. I am sorry, and I want to make things right.

I let you down. I am sorry, and I want to make things right.

I should have listened before I answered. I am sorry.

I should have listened before I answered. I am sorry.

I interrupted when you needed me to listen. I am sorry.

I interrupted when you needed me to listen. I am sorry.

I said I would be there and I was not. You deserved better.

I said I would be there and I was not. You deserved better.

I made a joke that hurt you. Being funny was not worth that.

I made a joke that hurt you. Being funny was not worth that.

I shared something that was yours to tell. That was wrong.

I shared something that was yours to tell. That was wrong.

I jumped to a conclusion instead of asking you. I am sorry.

I jumped to a conclusion instead of asking you. I am sorry.

I heard your words but missed what you were trying to tell me.

I heard your words but missed what you were trying to tell me.

I was defensive when I should have taken responsibility.

I was defensive when I should have taken responsibility.

I want to repair what I can, without asking you to hurry past the hurt.

I want to repair what I can, without asking you to hurry past the hurt.

There are no perfect words. I am thinking of you with love.

There are no perfect words. I am thinking of you with love.

You do not have to answer this. I just wanted you to know I care.

You do not have to answer this. I just wanted you to know I care.

I can listen, sit quietly, or help with something ordinary.

I can listen, sit quietly, or help with something ordinary.

The love you shared matters. So do the stories you want to tell.

The love you shared matters. So do the stories you want to tell.

Thinking of your family today and remembering how much they were loved.

Thinking of your family today and remembering how much they were loved.

I remember their laugh. I would love to hear more of your stories.

I remember their laugh. I would love to hear more of your stories.

There is no need to find the right words with me.

There is no need to find the right words with me.

I can bring dinner and leave it at the door, or stay if you want company.

I can bring dinner and leave it at the door, or stay if you want company.

Remembering them with you on a day that may feel especially tender.

Remembering them with you on a day that may feel especially tender.

I wish I could sit beside you today. You are in my thoughts.

I wish I could sit beside you today. You are in my thoughts.

Your pet was part of your family. I am so sorry you had to say goodbye.

Your pet was part of your family. I am so sorry you had to say goodbye.

I am here for the practical things, too. Please let me help with one.

I am here for the practical things, too. Please let me help with one.

A new year. More time for good people and things that matter.

A new year. More time for good people and things that matter.

Here is to plans we actually put on the calendar. Happy New Year.

Here is to plans we actually put on the calendar. Happy New Year.

Wishing you a year with more laughter and less rushing.

Wishing you a year with more laughter and less rushing.

Same good friends. A whole new set of stories to make.

Same good friends. A whole new set of stories to make.

A new year. A fresh calendar. Let us put a few good afternoons on it.

A new year. A fresh calendar. Let us put a few good afternoons on it.

Here is to more dinners that turn into long conversations.

Here is to more dinners that turn into long conversations.

Happy New Year to the people who made the last one better.

Happy New Year to the people who made the last one better.

May this year leave room for the things you keep meaning to do.

May this year leave room for the things you keep meaning to do.

Same friends, new stories. Happy New Year.

Same friends, new stories. Happy New Year.

One good thing to bring into the new year: having you in my life.

One good thing to bring into the new year: having you in my life.

Tonight we count down. Tomorrow we can start quietly.

Tonight we count down. Tomorrow we can start quietly.

Wishing you a year with good work, real rest, and plenty of laughter.

Wishing you a year with good work, real rest, and plenty of laughter.

A little sunshine, something sweet, and good company. Happy Easter.

A little sunshine, something sweet, and good company. Happy Easter.

Wishing you a spring full of fresh air and people you love.

Wishing you a spring full of fresh air and people you love.

The garden has started again. Maybe we could take a walk.

The garden has started again. Maybe we could take a walk.

Spring plans: open the windows, call a friend, go outside.

Spring plans: open the windows, call a friend, go outside.

Happy Easter. May the egg hunt be fun and the chocolate well hidden.

Happy Easter. May the egg hunt be fun and the chocolate well hidden.

Spring has arrived with muddy shoes and a very good excuse to go outside.

Spring has arrived with muddy shoes and a very good excuse to go outside.

A little spring color for someone who brightens my days.

A little spring color for someone who brightens my days.

Wishing your family an Easter table full of warmth and good conversation.

Wishing your family an Easter table full of warmth and good conversation.

The garden is waking up. Come see what survived our gardening skills.

The garden is waking up. Come see what survived our gardening skills.

Happy Easter from our home to yours.

Happy Easter from our home to yours.

A spring afternoon, a shared lunch, and no rush to leave.

A spring afternoon, a shared lunch, and no rush to leave.

May the season bring a few reasons to open the windows and make plans.

May the season bring a few reasons to open the windows and make plans.

The costume took ten minutes. Choosing the snacks took an hour.

The costume took ten minutes. Choosing the snacks took an hour.

Happy Halloween. May your candy favorites survive the sharing bowl.

Happy Halloween. May your candy favorites survive the sharing bowl.

Sweater weather. Warm drinks. An excellent excuse to catch up.

Sweater weather. Warm drinks. An excellent excuse to catch up.

Low-effort costume. High-effort snack table. You are invited.

Low-effort costume. High-effort snack table. You are invited.

The pumpkins are out. The soup is on. Come over before it gets cold.

The pumpkins are out. The soup is on. Come over before it gets cold.

Happy Halloween. The dog has declined to wear the costume again.

Happy Halloween. The dog has declined to wear the costume again.

A little spooky. Mostly snacks. You are invited.

A little spooky. Mostly snacks. You are invited.

Our costume budget went directly into the candy bowl.

Our costume budget went directly into the candy bowl.

Bring a sweater. Autumn has finally committed to the theme.

Bring a sweater. Autumn has finally committed to the theme.

Pumpkin picking? I want the one nobody else can carry.

Pumpkin picking? I want the one nobody else can carry.

This porch is accepting compliments and trick-or-treaters.

This porch is accepting compliments and trick-or-treaters.

The leaves are doing all the decorating. We can just bring coffee.

The leaves are doing all the decorating. We can just bring coffee.

You made the hard part of this project feel possible. Thank you.

You made the hard part of this project feel possible. Thank you.

Thanks for explaining it again without making me feel small.

Thanks for explaining it again without making me feel small.

Your behind-the-scenes work deserves an out-loud thank-you.

Your behind-the-scenes work deserves an out-loud thank-you.

Thanks for being the person who makes a busy day more human.

Thanks for being the person who makes a busy day more human.

You made room for one more question when you were already busy. Thank you.

You made room for one more question when you were already busy. Thank you.

To my teacher: you made trying again feel possible.

To my teacher: you made trying again feel possible.

You remembered the person behind the problem. That mattered.

You remembered the person behind the problem. That mattered.

Thank you for the careful handover and the questions you stayed to answer.

Thank you for the careful handover and the questions you stayed to answer.

The team got the credit. I wanted you to know I saw your part.

The team got the credit. I wanted you to know I saw your part.

Thank you for making a first day feel less like being the new person.

Thank you for making a first day feel less like being the new person.

To the coach who saw progress before I did: thank you.

To the coach who saw progress before I did: thank you.

Your kindness outlasted the appointment. I am grateful.

Your kindness outlasted the appointment. I am grateful.

Happy Monday. Start small. You have a whole week to build on it.

Happy Monday. Start small. You have a whole week to build on it.

New week. Fresh coffee. Same excellent people in my corner.

New week. Fresh coffee. Same excellent people in my corner.

Monday and I are taking things slowly. Very slowly.

Monday and I are taking things slowly. Very slowly.

A new week doesn’t need a new you. Just a little room to try again.

A new week doesn’t need a new you. Just a little room to try again.

Happy Tuesday. One good thing today is still a good thing.

Happy Tuesday. One good thing today is still a good thing.

Wednesday check-in: have you eaten, stretched, and laughed a little?

Wednesday check-in: have you eaten, stretched, and laughed a little?

Happy Thursday. Almost there. Keep a little energy for yourself.

Happy Thursday. Almost there. Keep a little energy for yourself.

Monday motivation: start the thing before you talk yourself out of it.

Monday motivation: start the thing before you talk yourself out of it.

Here’s to a week with fewer surprises and better snacks.

Here’s to a week with fewer surprises and better snacks.

New week, same friend cheering you on.

New week, same friend cheering you on.

A little Monday hello. Hope your day is kinder than your inbox.

A little Monday hello. Hope your day is kinder than your inbox.

You don’t need the whole week figured out. Just begin with today.

You don’t need the whole week figured out. Just begin with today.

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. So much of what’s good in me started with you.

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. So much of what’s good in me started with you.

Mom, thanks for the advice I pretended not to need. Happy Mother’s Day.

Mom, thanks for the advice I pretended not to need. Happy Mother’s Day.

Happy Mother’s Day to the woman who always made room for one more hug.

Happy Mother’s Day to the woman who always made room for one more hug.

For my wife: watching you be a mom is one of my favorite parts of life.

For my wife: watching you be a mom is one of my favorite parts of life.

Happy first Mother’s Day. You and your little one are growing together.

Happy first Mother’s Day. You and your little one are growing together.

Grandma, your love reaches every generation. Happy Mother’s Day.

Grandma, your love reaches every generation. Happy Mother’s Day.

Happy Mother’s Day to my bonus mom. Family is also who shows up.

Happy Mother’s Day to my bonus mom. Family is also who shows up.

Mom, today the only thing you should be in charge of is choosing dessert.

Mom, today the only thing you should be in charge of is choosing dessert.

Happy Mother’s Day. Thank you for every ordinary day you made feel safe.

Happy Mother’s Day. Thank you for every ordinary day you made feel safe.

To a wonderful mom and a wonderful friend. Hope you feel celebrated today.

To a wonderful mom and a wonderful friend. Hope you feel celebrated today.

Thinking of you this Mother’s Day. There’s room for every feeling today.

Thinking of you this Mother’s Day. There’s room for every feeling today.

Mom, I still call you first. That says everything. Happy Mother’s Day.

Mom, I still call you first. That says everything. Happy Mother’s Day.

Happy Father’s Day, Dad. Thanks for showing up, again and again.

Happy Father’s Day, Dad. Thanks for showing up, again and again.

Dad, your jokes are terrible. Your timing is perfect. Happy Father’s Day.

Dad, your jokes are terrible. Your timing is perfect. Happy Father’s Day.

Happy Father’s Day to the man who taught me to try fixing it first.

Happy Father’s Day to the man who taught me to try fixing it first.

For my husband: our kids have a good man to look up to. Happy Father’s Day.

For my husband: our kids have a good man to look up to. Happy Father’s Day.

Happy first Father’s Day. You’re already someone’s whole world.

Happy first Father’s Day. You’re already someone’s whole world.

Grandpa, thanks for the stories, the patience, and the extra dessert.

Grandpa, thanks for the stories, the patience, and the extra dessert.

Happy Father’s Day to my bonus dad. You chose to be there. I noticed.

Happy Father’s Day to my bonus dad. You chose to be there. I noticed.

Dad, today you can explain the remote without anyone interrupting.

Dad, today you can explain the remote without anyone interrupting.

Happy Father’s Day. The older I get, the more I understand your effort.

Happy Father’s Day. The older I get, the more I understand your effort.

To a great dad and a great friend. Hope someone handles the grill today.

To a great dad and a great friend. Hope someone handles the grill today.

Thinking of you this Father’s Day. No need to put on a brave face for me.

Thinking of you this Father’s Day. No need to put on a brave face for me.

Dad, I learned more from what you did than what you said. Thank you.

Dad, I learned more from what you did than what you said. Thank you.

Welcome to the world, little one. You are already so loved.

Welcome to the world, little one. You are already so loved.

Tiny socks. Huge love. Congratulations on your new baby.

Tiny socks. Huge love. Congratulations on your new baby.

Congratulations! May the cuddles be long and the laundry somehow shorter.

Congratulations! May the cuddles be long and the laundry somehow shorter.

A new little person, a whole new kind of love. So happy for your family.

A new little person, a whole new kind of love. So happy for your family.

Welcome, baby girl. There’s a whole lot of love waiting for you.

Welcome, baby girl. There’s a whole lot of love waiting for you.

Welcome, baby boy. Your adventure with this wonderful family begins.

Welcome, baby boy. Your adventure with this wonderful family begins.

Two little arrivals, twice the welcome. Congratulations on your twins.

Two little arrivals, twice the welcome. Congratulations on your twins.

Congratulations on your adoption. So much love has found its way home.

Congratulations on your adoption. So much love has found its way home.

New parents deserve dinner they didn’t have to make. I’m bringing some.

New parents deserve dinner they didn’t have to make. I’m bringing some.

Your baby is here. The group chat is officially accepting all the photos.

Your baby is here. The group chat is officially accepting all the photos.

Celebrating your growing family. Can’t wait to meet your little one.

Celebrating your growing family. Can’t wait to meet your little one.

Welcome to grandparent life: all the cuddles, fewer night shifts.

Welcome to grandparent life: all the cuddles, fewer night shifts.

Congratulations on your wedding. Here’s to a life you love building together.

Congratulations on your wedding. Here’s to a life you love building together.

You found your person. We couldn’t be happier for you both.

You found your person. We couldn’t be happier for you both.

Happy wedding day. May the dancing be joyful and the shoes forgiving.

Happy wedding day. May the dancing be joyful and the shoes forgiving.

Here’s to the big day and all the ordinary days worth sharing after it.

Here’s to the big day and all the ordinary days worth sharing after it.

Congratulations on your engagement. What a lovely next chapter.

Congratulations on your engagement. What a lovely next chapter.

May you keep choosing each other, especially on the unglamorous days.

May you keep choosing each other, especially on the unglamorous days.

Two good people. One very happy beginning. Congratulations, newlyweds.

Two good people. One very happy beginning. Congratulations, newlyweds.

Wishing you a marriage full of kindness, laughter, and really good snacks.

Wishing you a marriage full of kindness, laughter, and really good snacks.

You make a wonderful team. So glad we get to celebrate you.

You make a wonderful team. So glad we get to celebrate you.

Congratulations! May your biggest argument today be over the last cake slice.

Congratulations! May your biggest argument today be over the last cake slice.

To the happy couple: keep making room for each other’s dreams.

To the happy couple: keep making room for each other’s dreams.

A toast to your future, and to the love that brought you here.

A toast to your future, and to the love that brought you here.

Happy retirement. Your time finally has your name on it.

Happy retirement. Your time finally has your name on it.

Congratulations on retiring. May Monday become just another lovely day.

Congratulations on retiring. May Monday become just another lovely day.

You gave this work a lot. Now go give your own adventures some time.

You gave this work a lot. Now go give your own adventures some time.

Happy retirement! Your new boss is the person holding your coffee.

Happy retirement! Your new boss is the person holding your coffee.

Thank you for the work, the patience, and everything you taught us.

Thank you for the work, the patience, and everything you taught us.

Here’s to slower mornings and bigger plans. Enjoy your retirement.

Here’s to slower mornings and bigger plans. Enjoy your retirement.

Retired, but still our favorite person to ask for advice.

Retired, but still our favorite person to ask for advice.

Congratulations, Dad. You’ve earned more days by the water.

Congratulations, Dad. You’ve earned more days by the water.

Happy retirement, Mom. I hope your calendar fills with things you love.

Happy retirement, Mom. I hope your calendar fills with things you love.

We’ll miss your stories at work. Let’s keep them going over coffee.

We’ll miss your stories at work. Let’s keep them going over coffee.

No more Sunday-night alarm setting. That deserves its own celebration.

No more Sunday-night alarm setting. That deserves its own celebration.

A well-earned retirement. A wide-open next chapter. So happy for you.

A well-earned retirement. A wide-open next chapter. So happy for you.

Welcome home. Your people have missed you.

Welcome home. Your people have missed you.

Home again. Even the dog has a speech prepared.

Home again. Even the dog has a speech prepared.

Welcome back! Tell us everything after you’ve had a nap.

Welcome back! Tell us everything after you’ve had a nap.

So glad you’re home. There’s dinner waiting and no need to host.

So glad you’re home. There’s dinner waiting and no need to host.

The best part of today is having you back. Welcome home.

The best part of today is having you back. Welcome home.

Welcome to your new home. May it fill with good people and good memories.

Welcome to your new home. May it fill with good people and good memories.

New keys, fresh start. Congratulations on your new place.

New keys, fresh start. Congratulations on your new place.

Welcome home from your adventure. We saved you the good seat.

Welcome home from your adventure. We saved you the good seat.

Home is better when your shoes are by the door.

Home is better when your shoes are by the door.

Congratulations on the move. I volunteer to help unpack the snacks.

Congratulations on the move. I volunteer to help unpack the snacks.

Welcome back to the neighborhood. Coffee whenever you’re ready.

Welcome back to the neighborhood. Coffee whenever you’re ready.

You made it home. Take your time settling in. We’re here.

You made it home. Take your time settling in. We’re here.

Hey, man. Nothing needed. Just checking in.

Hey, man. Nothing needed. Just checking in.

I got to the good part and immediately wanted to tell you.

I got to the good part and immediately wanted to tell you.

Miss hanging out with you. Let’s put something on the calendar.

Miss hanging out with you. Let’s put something on the calendar.

A little hello from my side of the water. How are you doing?

A little hello from my side of the water. How are you doing?

Checking in on the group chat. Has everyone eaten something decent?

Checking in on the group chat. Has everyone eaten something decent?

No occasion. No big news. Just a hello because I like you.

No occasion. No big news. Just a hello because I like you.

This is me waving at you from wherever I happen to be.

This is me waving at you from wherever I happen to be.

A tiny interruption to your day: you’re one of my favorite people.

A tiny interruption to your day: you’re one of my favorite people.

Hello from your friend who means to text more often.

Hello from your friend who means to text more often.

Saw something funny. Thought of you. That happens a lot.

Saw something funny. Thought of you. That happens a lot.

Just checking in. How are you, beyond the usual “fine”?

Just checking in. How are you, beyond the usual “fine”?

A little hello for my sister. Life gave me a built-in friend.

A little hello for my sister. Life gave me a built-in friend.

Hey, brother. We need another ridiculous story together soon.

Hey, brother. We need another ridiculous story together soon.

Hello, Grandma. Thinking about your kitchen and wishing I was there.

Hello, Grandma. Thinking about your kitchen and wishing I was there.

Hey, Grandpa. Got time for a call and one of your good stories?

Hey, Grandpa. Got time for a call and one of your good stories?

Just saying hello to my favorite neighbor. Yes, even before I need a tool.

Just saying hello to my favorite neighbor. Yes, even before I need a tool.

A friendly reminder that I’m always happy to hear from you.

A friendly reminder that I’m always happy to hear from you.

Good afternoon. Hope you get a little time for yourself today.

Good afternoon. Hope you get a little time for yourself today.

An afternoon hello, just to say I’m thinking of you.

An afternoon hello, just to say I’m thinking of you.

Good afternoon, my friend. Take a breath. The day isn’t a race.

Good afternoon, my friend. Take a breath. The day isn’t a race.

Good afternoon! This feels like the right time for a coffee break.

Good afternoon! This feels like the right time for a coffee break.

A little afternoon sunshine from me to you.

A little afternoon sunshine from me to you.

Good afternoon. May the rest of your day be easier than your morning.

Good afternoon. May the rest of your day be easier than your morning.

Good evening. Hope you can put the busy part of the day down now.

Good evening. Hope you can put the busy part of the day down now.

An evening hello from someone who’s always glad to hear from you.

An evening hello from someone who’s always glad to hear from you.

Good evening, love. Dinner together sounds like the best part of today.

Good evening, love. Dinner together sounds like the best part of today.

Good evening, my friend. Hope there’s something good on your plate.

Good evening, my friend. Hope there’s something good on your plate.

Wishing you a peaceful evening and a little room to relax.

Wishing you a peaceful evening and a little room to relax.

Good evening. The sofa has been saving your spot.

Good evening. The sofa has been saving your spot.