10 things

I love about Hubs: (in no particular order)

1. He's so nice to me. I was thinking about it last night, the fact that he has NEVER said anything disparaging about my appearance. And believe me, I'm sensitive enough that I would really remember it if he ever did! Even when it's obvious that I need to drop 10 lbs, he would never say anything like "Aren't those jeans a little tight?" or "Are you sure you need that 2nd piece of cake?" He is always highly complimentary. Same goes for my cooking; he always raves over the dinners I make (which are usually not very exciting) and he makes sure all the kids thank me for it, even if they don't like it.


2. He has a very strong testimony. He is such a better person than me, and he takes council from our Prophet and other church leaders so seriously. Such a good example.


3. He is such a hard worker. Practically doesn't know the meaning of "relax" -- when he gets home from work every day he stays busy doing church calling stuff, yard work, you-name-it. Although, he's not a total nut who can't stop working on vacations!


4. He's a great Dad. Every week on either Wednesday or Thursday night he takes one of the kids out for "Night Out With Dad." They each look forward to their turn with such anticipation! And, he often laments that he isn't able to spend more time with the kids than he does.


5. He's cute. Just as much as the day I met him. He hasn't gotten fat (despite my stellar cooking), or bald or anything remotely resembling either of those things. Those of you who know him... could you ever imagine him fat or bald??


6. He's handy. He takes care of our cars, our lawn, our tree-trimming, our pool, our computers, and even his and Noah's haircuts. And he has often, throughout our marriage, taken on extra big projects like this (also here). And he's also willing to help out around the house.


7. He rocks. Really. We met working at a CD store together and we often refer back to those roots; quoting 80's and 90's songs incessantly, jamming to the music LOUD when the kids aren't in the car, and just recalling those early days often. I guess it makes us feel young :)


8. He works on our marriage. I think that when we disagree about something, he is more often the one to compromise his position for the sake of resolving the issue. I am probably a titch more stubborn, even though he is probably more often right. (shh, don't tell him I told you!) And he's patient with me.


9. He supports me. He was totally on board when I said I wanted to teach piano, he always says nice things about my choir directing, he was always helpful when I was a cub scout leader. He tolerates my "kicks" (and encourages them if they are really good causes)!


10. He loves me!


P.S. I compiled this list one morning last week, after Hubs & I'd had a little argument the night before. It didn't take long to come up with way more than ten things, and it was a really good way to remind myself how lucky I am and how insignificant our little disagreement was. Try it next time you have an argument - it was a great way for me to "get over it!"