What a difference a week makes!
I now have my husband ASKING me if he will “make the blog” this week. And in such a way like a dog begging for a bone – he genuinely wants to be blogged about, it’s hilarious.
The past few weeks he has logged onto our blog not quite sure what to expect – it’s actually really funny (and let’s face it honey, you’re great material to write about!). His eyes and get all serious as he peruses the blog… and he always smiles to himself as he finishes.
And since he seems to think I don’t say enough of the good things he does, let me take this time on my soap box to let him know…
First off… he planned an amazing surprise party for me last night with my friends and family for my big 29! He prepared all the food… made 2 cakes with the boys (one chocolate, one vanilla)… and even cleaned the house from top to bottom (thank heavens!).
He’s the only one – hands down – who can pick out clothes for me. Crazy, huh!? But this is completely true. Even for my birthday – out of the 50 bikini choices at Target, Matt picked out the perfect one for me for my birthday… white and green striped. Exactly what I would have picked out. He even knows my jean brands… shoe brands… all my sizes… and that I don’t wear anything with a scoop neck!
He cuts coupons for me. Not that I use them, but the fact that he sits there – every Sunday – looking through the coupons, it always makes me smile. He sits there asking me what kind of razors I use… what shampoo and conditioner I’m into this week… if I am still eating Smart Start cereal, or is it Special K this week?… would I eat Dannon yogurt? And if yes, would I eat 10 of them (since we all know that’s how coupons work! Must buy 10 yogurts to get the discount).
He always takes the trash out – I love that! Never do I have to do that. And I have to say, once there are about 10 dirty diapers in that bin, I don’t know how he can take it out without dry heaving!
He actually used to watch Gilmore Girls with me. Yes, the banter between Loreli and Rory drove him crazy… but he still sat there and watched… knowing all about Stars Hollow and Luke and Emily Gilmore.
He lives 2 miles from my parents. Come on… I can just leave it at that!
He cooks. He sews. He gardens. He loves football. And does swimming lessons with the boys. He always stocks the fridge with Coors Light (when I’m not pregnant!). He notices when I get my hair done (very few and far between now, but nonetheles, still notices!). Even though I know it drives him crazy sometimes, he calls me all the time to “check-in” when he’s away on business so I know he’s okay.
He has given me the most beautiful 3 little boys. Helped create a gorgeous, warm home. And tells me he loves me with every chance he gets.
I know he could live without my excessive cell phone usage. My talking to my mother and sister about everything I do. My worrying about the boys over little things (well little in his mind!). My need to run the faucet for a good 30 seconds to make sure my water is as cold as it’s going to get (I love a good glass of ice ice cold water). My need to have the heat on 70 during the winter. And my need to read http://www.perezhilton.com… but sometimes I swear these are the things that make him love me more.
And so… (honey)… you made the blog this week, I hope you like it!
Well, now you ruined the coupon clipping! He knows you don’t use them now!! haha. He sounds like a wonderful man, you’re lucky to have him!! And now you can read him all the wonderful comments people will leave!
how SWEET!
Ok, that is just adorable and one-of-a-kind!! My hubby is quite similar- we are so blessed! And he always hopes I blog about him, too! I’m due to write something!
Steph
WOW. You should use him to train other husbands. You could make a LOT of money. Sounds like a wonderful husband 😉
What a sweet husband! I’m sure he’ll appreciate this post 🙂 Mine used to watch Gilmore Girls with me too! I also like to have ice cold water – so he always puts a couple ice cubes in my cup for me before filling with water (even if it’s water from the fridge that is already cold!)
Matt is definitely a good guy. I wouldn’t allow my sister to be married to someone who didn’t treat her right!! 😉
Has Matt read this yet? I’m sure he’ll be pleased he made it to the blog – especially for a good post like this!!
Janie
Audrey…not that you don’t already know this but, your guy has my seal of approval. He’s a good man. The type of guy that, as a parent, you hope that your daughter will fall in love with. His family priorities, along with yours, creat a feeling of comfort for Mom and me! You made a great choice! (as did he!)
Love
Dad
Awwwwwwwwwww… You and your family are so sweet!
Any guy who can reupholster a glide chair for the nursery (with no sewing training)… transplant hydreanga cuttings (and they lived to survive)… plant a fertility garden for his wife after she suffered a miscarriage (for the positive energy of that baby)… color Easter eggs like they are fine art (they ARE!)… pick out his wife’s bikini in the exactly right color, style, and size (and not be jealous when she gets ga-gah’ed at the beach!)… and still teach his boys how to toss a football, fish with the best of ’em, catch crabs and spiders and ants (and always let them go)… well, he’s one helluva son-in-law!
Sharon – Pinks & Blues Girls
Awww…how sweet. see? he may have his “are you kidding me?” moments but more often than not i think you’ve got a pretty awesome husband!! 🙂 i think you should keep him 😉
Sounds like a great guy. This is a really sweet post.
BTW – I found my way over via Adventures in Babywearing
I love this post! He sounds like a pretty great guy!
That was one of the sweetest post I’ve read. What a wonderful man you have. It’s a blessing to have a husband who is supportive and attentative. May God bless your marriage always and may it be even better you both grow old together.
Have a great weekend.
Happy belated birthday!
Aren’t hubbies great? Although I know Dad2Amara wished I would *never* mention him in my posts!
Thanks for visiting my site. And I’ll definitely be back here! 🙂
That was a super post about your man… you’re a lucky lucky woman, and I’m very sure you know that. I think I lucked right out and found mself a clone of yours… mine’s the shizz too. Thanks for stopping by earlier, and for giving me yet another fellow blogger to stalk.
That is so cute!! And I can totally relate to that story. It’s like they’re little boys at heart.
LOL!! My husband Matthew picks out my clothes for me, too. Well, at least the ones that look good on me. The rest are my giant faux pas.