1. We LOVE spending time with you. We love going places with you even more. And after being married to you for quite a while, we really don't care where you are taking us. It could be to the junk yard to find a cheap part for your car, and maybe a quick bite to eat at a fast-food joint. Yes, you can probably do that by yourself, or bring one of your boys along. But merely asking us to come along for the ride, despite your other options, shows us that you understand how much we need time with you, and are at least making an effort to spend some with us. (And, it also tells us that you still like spending time with "your girl.").
2. Letting us drive your ultra-cool "whip" (your ride) for a day? Awesome! Pre-setting a driver's seat position in the ride just for your wife? Ultra awesome!
3. Showing random acts of tenderness and kindness to the little ones really turns us on. An example? Unexpectedly cutting a too-big piece of steak that your overly-excited seven-year old asked for at the buffet restaurant into bite-sized pieces so that he or she can eat it. HOT.
4. Spending time with your kids, period, means a lot to us.
5. We understand that you need a break from it all, and we really don't mind you spending time with "the boys." Calling us when you know that it's getting late, not snapping at the kids or your wife, better still.......actually answering the phone when they call just to find out where you are is a plus. We don't want to spoil your fun. We don't want to bust your balls. We just miss you, that's all!
6. We love it when you help out with household chores and dinner. Every wife that has been blessed with a husband considerate enough to do this should work on making sure that she is not being overly critical of his efforts. All that should matter is that the kids are healthy and happy. That is the most important thing.
7. We love it when you eat everything that we've cooked and/or brought home to eat. LOL And we love knowing that we are able to take care of you in that way.
8. Your presence is important. Even if you feel that you are not the bravest man in the world, simply being there makes others think twice about invading your territory.
9. We appreciate your support. Whether its encouraging the kids when they are doing well in school, showing a slight interest in your wife's new hobby, encouraging her to go for that promotion at work (and convincing her that she can do it), taking the time to explain why you think a potential decision your wife or one of your kids are thinking of making may or may not be best for them, or jumping in the trenches along with your family while they are experiencing some of life's most trying of storms; just knowing that you care is such a blessing. Your validation gives us the courage to press on. Husbands and fathers are oftentimes the greatest cheerleaders.
10. Thanks for praying for us. GOD HEARS YOUR PRAYERS!
2 comments:
I think you got the last cat that does all that!! Either that, or he has the last kitty that appreciates it!!
Great post, i like the part about spending time with him, for some reasons they tend to think that we see them all the time , so whats the big deal. They forget that we married them for that very reason, so we could see them ALLLLLL the time.
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