Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Meet My DH

As most of you know I met my DH on a blind date set up by.....my MOM! Who would have thought that she would get it so right. We've been together 13 years and I just love this man, more and more each day. He has made me a better person, granted not the best I could be cause there is just some crap I have to work out myself. In the beginning he forced me to talk about what was bothering me, confident in our ability to talk about it and come to some compromise. After years of worrying about what others thought of me and wondering if I would say something that would make them not like me he forced me to realize that it just didn't matter. I should stand up for myself when I'm upset and just let the chips fall where they may. I'm sure to some degree he regrets giving me that ability, as it sometimes comes up and bites him in the ass. I'm decidedly more vocal about things now. He has proven himself to be a wonderful dad, both caring and loving, with strictness (is that even a word?) thrown in. He expects alot of his boys, but gives just as much. I love to see him playing with them, finding joy in their imagination and the hugs and kisses at night, with the "I love you" that all boys should hear from their dad. Like me he could use more patience with some things, but the good far outway the bad . After all he did let me get D a cat when he REALLY didn't want one. As the picture shows, she rides on his shoulder every day, it's her favorite place to be.... As a husband he is patient (most times), caring, willing to compromise, talk, and admit when he is wrong (usually after some insightful pondering). He sees the good in me that sometimes I can't see in myself, and he works incredibly hard to provide for our family. He will never know how much I appreciate all that he does, and how thankful I am that he chose me as his wife. Now as most husband do , he has a few "endearing qualities" (those things they do that you can't change, you just have to accept). For me they aren't a problem. For others....eh it's up to personal interpretation. He gets alot of flack for not being afraid to speak his mind, whether it's something you want to hear or not. Others may find fault with his work ethic because they don't possess the same, and fear he will shine a not so bright light on them, getting them in trouble with the boss. I think the world would be a better place with more men like him. So Honey as you read this (as I'm sure you will) just know that I love you from the deepest parts of my soul and though I may not say it every day I appreciate all that you do and all that you are. I love you....

1 comment:

DesertHen said...

Great post and what a cute photo!