1. He is the most incredible dad I know. It seems like even when he's exhausted, he musters up the energy to crawl around on the ground playing trucks, or listen intently to one more story about pokemon or minecraft. He does this gratefully and with a smile on his face. He has more patience with them than I can begin to understand, and more love and attentiveness than seems humanly possible. I watch him parent, and I am reminded to slow down, give them attention, and love like he loves. He is a living example of that saying "children are not a distraction to more important things, they are the most important things."
2. He will never hesitate or think twice about doing any and everything he can to save the day. The best example of this is when our house flooded a few years ago. The water was so deep that he couldn't even drive within a block of our house. He parked and waded/swam to us through poison oak and tick infested water to save us... without batting an eye.
3. He will gratefully and appreciatively eat anything I cook for dinner. He never complains, only compliments. (Except that one time, with the ricotta, lemon, pasta thingy... but that crap was inedible.)
4. When it comes to his family, he is incredibly self-sacrificing. He schedules his entire day around time with his family, making sure to put us first. He gets up BEFORE the crack of dawn to do the things he wants to do for him so it won't take time away from the family later.
5. He doesn't consider a date night a success until he has made me "loud laugh."
6. He doesn't let a day go by without telling me how pretty he thinks I am.
7. He is a lifelong learner. If he finds something that sparks his interest he will jump in to it. He devours new information and looks for more.
8. We have been together for a long long time, but yet we still TALK.... like REAL talks. He will open up to me. I know this is a rarity in men and in long term marriages. But, after all this time, I am still finding out new things about him, and that's pretty incredible.
9. He is incredibly patient and understanding with me. I have challenging days, I have a lot to learn still, and he is so forgiving, loving, and kind. We rarely ever fight anymore. We just have moments where one of the two of us is "off" and the other patiently waits with love for them to get back "on." After the ride we've had, that's a miracle all in itself.
10. He is an amazing provider for our family. He works so very hard for us, and because of that we have the ability to keep our children in my care, and I don't have to work outside of the home. That is such a gift. But, beyond providing monetary stability, he also provides our family with a sense of safety and comfort. We all know without a doubt that he is always thinking of our best interest.
11. He is a great listener. We have learned how to communicate well with each other (most of the time). Because of this, he knows when he needs to listen and when he needs to provide advice or help. It is so nice to have such a willing and capable sounding board.
12. He has an uncanny ability to sense when I need a little extra help. He doesn't push, he just quietly and compassionately takes the weight off.
13. He's my best friend. I know this sounds corny. But, it is so so so true. My very favorite time of day is the hour after the kids go to bed where we can be together. I look forward to Friday night date nights like a kid does Christmas. I just thoroughly and truly ENJOY his company.
For all these things, and so many more, I want to say how much I appreciate this man, and how grateful and lucky I feel to have found him. God truly blessed us. Happy Anniversary BNSBNH!! I love you more than I could ever say. Thank you for sharing your life with me!
-Lobster
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