Great take on the theme, Adi! I loved this peek into your day, and thoroughly understand the anticipation of your partner coming home, each connection as real as the last. Extremely well written, it's hard to believe English is your second (or third?) language.
I am a creature of habit too, though I do it alone now. I confess I even watch the same TV shows over and over again, something I never would have done thirty years ago. One and done. I have my favorite hats too, though only about a half dozen of them, and of course I choose my mug depending on my mood. My fave of the moment is my huge blue one meant for soup.
Everything about this felt good and right and left me feeling buoyed. Thank you, my friend. G