Reason 157...

November 23rd, 2014

I think I've found my wife's first fib. One thing that drives my wife crazy about me is when I supposedly "obsess" over a product, idea or way of doing something. Be it a new starter for our garden tractor or the inner workings of a Russian 24 hour watch, I research the shit out it. And my wife can't stand it.

But perhaps she does appreciate it. That I pay attention to details, especially when it involves my family. So maybe that's where this Reason is coming from. Or maybe she was getting desperate :)

I love that my wife allows for this type of behavior. Although I do get stares, grunts and gimme a breaks, she normally allows my research ;)

Reason 153...

November 22nd, 2014

All my life I have been a bit different. Nothing too out of the ordinary, especially to those I don't know, but once you get to know me personally, that's when the real curiosity comes alive. I whistle, sing and make funny noises almost constantly when I'm alone or with family. If one were to place a hidden camera in my vehicle to and from work, I may actually be committed to a mental institution. My wife understands this and tolerates it. But I feel like it goes a bit deeper than that. I'm not going to toot my own horn, I'm just glad she recognized that I was different.

I love that my wife embraces my quirks. Although she may not enjoy them all of the time, she still sticks around.

Reason 28...

November 21st, 2014

Pride is a hell of a feeling. One that can build or destroy empires and relationships alike. But there's an aspect to pride that makes it even greater, and that's when someone is proud of YOU. This "thing" today made be feel like waking up every day to go to work, staying over 9 hours, coming home to entertain children and kiss my wife, and then trudge downstairs to balance the spending spread sheet all completely and totally worth it.

I love that you're proud of me. That you can feel that way about the man in your life. And I'm proud to call you my wife and mother to our children.

Reason 90...

November 20th, 2014

A marriage is full of intangibles. Looks, hunches and that sixth sense. They're as important to functioning as the more analog components of a marriage. I know when my wife is upset, she can tell when I'm angry or frustrated. I also know when she's happy and she knows when I'm excited. Our fusion through these intangible aspects of our marriage are what help create a partnership conducive to success.

I love that she can still make me feel like I'm important, 5 years in. And I hope I do the same for her.

Reason 169...

November 19th, 2014

We totally did! She may cringe that I'm posting this one up, but true to the spirit of this blog, I must. I'm not sure this is exactly holding true to her 365 things list per se, but she does love this part of our relationship ;)

I love her for being my partner in bed. For being comfortable enough with me to let it all hang out and let me do the same.

Reason 21...

November 18th, 2014


Ahh, memories. My wife and I have been together for 5 years this past October and coincidentally also married for one year this past October. We didn't start our relationship the old fashioned way so things weren't conventional. Our first "vacation" wasn't camping close to home but some 1500 miles away from her home in San Antonio. We spent many hours on flights or in airports and even broke up once. But since we started dating, the one conventional thing we did do was make memories. From the Alamo and the Riverwalk to Ocean Isle and Rever Beach, we've been making memories to last a lifetime. I feel like I've known her my whole life (pretty close to it in actuality). And I wouldn't want to make these memories with anyone else.

I love her because she's so easy to make memories with. Sure, she may be a bit stuffy and less inclined to do wacky things, but she let's ME do those wacky things and she laughs along with me.