I love my wife because she tolerates these characters. Most of them are to entertain (or terrorize) my daughter. But Carl...he's for my wife.
Here's Carl building Mrs. Yimin a raised garden bed...he's a good guy.
For our first anniversary, my wife wrote 365 Reasons why she loves me, each on a different piece of paper and put them in a jar for me to read one by one. So, for our second anniversary I'm going to give her this blog, with a picture of each reason, and why I feel the same way about her.
November 16th, 2014
when you're in a relationship with someone, it's important to be on the same level as them. Not just about the big things like marriage, kids and money but all the little things too. It's evident to me that part of a successful marriage is being able to know what the other person is thinking when they need you to. To be in tune with them. I believe my wife and I have that at least to the extent that we are successful so far. We need to work on it, but we do that every single day.
And that's what I love about my wife. She knows this is a process and she's willing to work on it with me. Without that willingness, there can't be a successful marriage.
November 15th, 2014
Hey! Perfect pick, smile and smile.
I don't know if my wife laughs at me or with me, but I like making her laugh all the same.
I love that she finds me funny. I don't know if most people would think I'm just plain weird or just annoying, but she must get a kick out of it.
November 14th, 2014
I don't have much to say other than I love my wife's smile. She looks very girlish when she's truly smiling and happy. I very much love that... ;)
Hey hey! I have a black pair of jeans that my wife really likes because she said they make my butt look really good. I don't know...I think it's pretty small.
I love her ASS. It's really something special.
November 13th, 2014
This is special. When we were doing our pre-marriage classes with our priest, he asked us each what we love the most about the other person. Christie said some really good answer I don't remember at this point and I said, "She's my partner". It's the first thing that popped into my head and I really meant it. She's my partner in all things, she backs me up in everything that I do and I do the same for her. The fact that she's my partner is what I love the most. It is everything.
And that's why I love her. She's my partner.
November 11th, 2014
Sometimes you just know what your life is supposed to be like. I always knew I wanted kids and a wife. My wife feels the same way and she's a natural. I don't believe in fate, divine intervention or anything other than free will and natural cause. But I'll tell you what, because I complete my wife's life, my life is full.
I love her for being everything that I wanted and for giving me children so that as a family we can be complete. We'll not yet...we'll try for more children...but for now, we're complete.
November 10th, 2014
I'm a crier I guess. There's not an armed forces homecoming video or dog rescue video I can get through without crying. Whatever! That sensitive side of me comes out in other parts of life too, mainly with my children. I cried pretty hard when my son was born and I get misty just thinking about my beautiful daughter. And that's OK. There's nothing wrong with it.
And that's what I love about my wife. She let's me be emotional and doesn't judge me. She doesn't think I'm a wimpy girly man...she loves it. I think that's important for a wife to do and understand, especially if she wants a sensitive husband.
November 9th, 2014
I'm the provider in our family. That's the way it works out. By provider I mean, I make the money. I am certainly not the only one truly providing though.
I love my wife for being my provider. She keeps our house running. Between Brownies, school book fairs and feeding a newborn she generally has her shit together. And I love her for that.
November 8th, 2014
I don't believe in the age old advice of never commenting on the way your wife looks...or always saying that she looks good. I believe in being honest. So when my wife needs to change cause something doesn't look right, I tell her. Cause I love her. I want her to feel confident and sexy in what she's wearing and many times that starts with me. She feels attractive when her husband wants to sweep her up before we even leave the house.
I love her for not being the typical woman. She let's me be honest with her and that's not always the norm.
I'm finally caught up. This last week I was apparently being lazy.
I'm not sure what my wife is talking about here. Sure I have dreams and whatnot, but I don't think they're all that special. I want my family to be together, love each other and always be there when someone is in need. That's the most I can ask for. Maybe I'll ask her about this one...
I love her for saying yes to me. For being my future.
November 6th, 2014
This is just second nature to me. It always makes me laugh when my wife thanks me for getting up with our daughter on my day off to get her ready for school or for taking the baby at night when she needs a break. These things are just part of being a Dad. I wouldn't do it any other way.
I love her for appreciating what I do...even if it's pretty standard stuff!
This one makes me feel warm inside. I try my hardest to make my family feel together and secure. And if my wife is feeling that way, then she too can convey that to our children. It makes me smile just thinking about it.
I love her for trusting me. For believing in me and allowing me to be our home. It's one of the best feelings a man can feel.
October 31st, 2014
Whoa now, is this starting to get a little frisky risky?
I actually don't know what this one is about. So I don't have much to say.
I like when she says my name though... ;)
October 30th, 2014
My simply amazing what?
I have a guilty pleasure of correcting my wife's grammar mistakes on Facebook. It's a dick move, I know, but it gets under her skin and makes me laugh.
I'm not sure if she was hitting a roadblock here, but I'll give her the benefit of the doubt. Maybe she does think I'm amazing.
But let me tell you something. As I sit here secretly writing this next to her as she sits there with a 10 week old hanging off her breast for the 12th time since she woke up, I can't help but feel like she's the amazing one. With the birth of my son, I'm seeing a completely selfless side of her I've never seen. And it makes me love her even more.