Lucky In Love

Not surprisingly, I am behind in my blogging. I have some writing to finish up and eventually post about Cecilia’s birthday – but that requires downloading pictures, etc.  But today I just have some quick thoughts to jot down.

I have been busy with school lately and that trend won’t stop for another year – while it is certainly not my favorite thing to be doing, it has had its benefits. Through my school, I have been able to see my husband’s support for me and our family. When I have work to do, he keeps Cecilia busy and I often won’t hear a peep out of them for hours while I study. Sometimes he keeps her so well occupied that I get lonely sitting all by myself hearing the squeals and giggles coming from the other side of the house and I have to take a break just to be a part of it. He often makes dinner, does laundry, or any other little thing that needs done. I am blessed to have married a man that agrees that as we both work - household duties should be shared. While I believe this should be pretty obvious (and would expect nothing less from my husband) – it doesn’t mean that I don’t appreciate it and notice it.

So if he ever thought I wasn’t paying attention…here is a list of just a few of the things I appreciate:

·         He always goes and warms up the car before we go somewhere

·         He always pumps the gas, while I stay warm and dry (or cool and not sweaty)

·         He always knows where my umbrella is – even though I have no idea

·         He is always charging things like phones and cameras (and then there they are waiting for me)

·         He doesn’t think I need makeup (haha – silly boy)

·         When he has a project – he always does it right and it has to be perfect (this could also fall in the “annoys me” column)

·         He is as in love with being a parent as I am – and he doesn’t complain when it puts a damper on our plans

·         He seems to be capable of anything…he is my handyman hero!

·         His loyalty astounds me – and has made me strive to have that same characteristic

No, I don’t think my husband is perfect – he has plenty of faults, as do I. I am not a perfect wife – I am a bad housekeeper, I can’t keep my car clean to save my life, I whine when I don’t feel good, and I make my husband crazy with my annoying, weird habits (he knows what I’m talking about) – but Ryan loves me and I have never questioned that. I hope he always has as much faith in my love as I do in his. I am more in love with my husband today, than ever before. With him, life has become more than I hoped for or dreamed of – he is my prince charming and I am so proud to be his girl.