Normally, I would have picked out two cards, one serious and one with some witty phrase weeks ago. Unfortunately, the last time that we went into Hallmark to buy cards, Hunter decided to make a matching game with different sized envelopes. The only way I got out of the store without total chaos ensuing, was to buy him a repeat of the Mickey Mouse birthday card my mom had gotten him for his birthday complete with "Hot Dog" themed song bracelet. (If you have a toddler you probably know the words to this song by heart and understand my dilemma well.) Thank Heaven for Mimi who knows the way to our favorite two's heart! This morning, it's 35 degrees outside and I'm 8 months pregnant, so the likelihood of me trudging back into the Hallmark store today with my favorite 2 is slim to none. I think my hubby may appreciate this more anyway...at least that's what I hope ;)
In this season of thankfulness and gratitude, I thought fitting to share the top five reasons that I am thankful for my husband.
5) BBD=Big Buck Deer and appreciation for the outdoors
I didn't grow up in a family of hunters. In fact the only thing that I remember my grandfather shooting or attempting to shoot were pole cats aka skunks or animals that would get into the garden. However, as a farmer's granddaughter, I did grow up with an appreciation for the outdoors. My hubs is an avid hunter, so much so, that he had his heart set on giving our first born that name. I appreciate the excitement that the hunter of my heart has for hunting and fishing. I love the opportunity that it brings to spend family time together and the fact that he is able to share that with his son, cousin, uncle, and dad.
The little man and I went on a hunting trip with James when Hunter was two months old. While as a father-son duo, they have many hunting years ahead, but this will always be a special memory and was the hunt of lifetime.
November 2012
Full mount of BBD
Yes, to all you wives who may be reading this, that is a full mount of BBD. If you are fans of Melanie Shankle and have heard of her novel Antelope in the Living Room about marriage, we actually had our own version of BBD in the foyer. My husband loves me so much and respects my passion for interior design that he thoughtfully or willingly agreed, however you choose to look at it, to move BBD upstairs into his man cave. ;)
4) Laughter
You may have heard that laughter is one of the keys to a good marriage. Jamey always knows how to lighten a situation and make me laugh. He light heartedly antagonizes me every morning without fail and brings a smile to my face every day. Throughout Hunter's health journey, the good, the bad, and the ugly, he has kept me grounded and reminded me to grin and full out belly laugh as much as we can. Nothing makes my heart smile more than to see James and Hunter playing and laughing together.
Like father, like son...
3) Appreciation
Recently, we were talking about a situation and referred back to our views on marriage. Marriage is obviously a constant work in progress. Life continually evolves and people grow and change. However, there has never been a doubt in my mind as to how much my husband loves and appreciates me. He finds ways to remind me every day. Most recently, he told me that he was so glad that I was on his team. Inside story, but a compliment that shows his appreciation none the less.
2) Determined/ Impassioned
One of the things that I have always loved about my husband is that when he finds something that he feels strongly about, he is determined and passionate in that endeavor. Whether it be from supporting me or in his own career and interests. When I shared my interest and passion in photography and design he researched and funded the best camera for my artistic whim. Even though he may not visualize things like I do design-wise, he always trusts my vision. In his own career, he made a decision to choose a different path 1 1/2 years ago and though it has been one of waiting and some frustration, he chose what was best for our family and will continue to pursue it until its fruition.
1) Love and Respect
In my bible study on Monday, one of the mentor moms talked about marriage. She related some comical examples from her own marriage and reminded us that we don't always have to understand why our other half does things the way that they do (even though most of us want to know why...its a woman thing). Her husband had taken three weeks to install an air conditioner filter-case in point-men are big picture oriented people and do things in their own time frame and women are task oriented and like things done when we like them done. She talked about the fact that wives who respect their husbands will in turn receive their love. I try my best not to nag about the little things/don't sweat the small stuff, and show James how much I appreciate and respect him. With my toddler in tow, some mornings it's simply making him a cup of coffee, but I try to show him that I respect and appreciate all that he does for our family. He does the same in return and continually tells me and others how much he loves and respects me.
We've only been married five years, but Jamey lovingly reminds me that I'm stuck with him for good. Love and respect seem so simple, but here's to hoping that holds us for the next fifty years. Happy Anniversary Sweetheart!
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