Women Connect '12:What I Love About My Husband

 

Kristen over at http://www.amodernmrs.com/ did a little blog tag type thing that she had seen on another blog (you can click above to visit there) and considering the topic, I thought it might be nice to do it, too.

 

I have a very long history with my husband (his name is Jack).  It's a little Jerry Springer-ish.  I met my husband through my first husband while we were married.  They are step-brothers.  My ex's mother is married to my Jack's father.  Are you still with me?  We met 18 years ago and the first time I saw him I knew there was something there.  But, I was married, and I went on, living my life.  I got married for the first time very young, right before my 17th birthday.  It wasn't meant to be and after 5 years of together, then apart, then together, then apart, I was done.  He moved out and I was ready to move on.

 

While I was at work one night Jack called and asked me to a movie.  Of course I accepted, and pretty much from that night on we have been together.  We've been through a lot together and he has always been my rock.

 

Jack backs me on everything, and is there for whatever I want to do.  He is a "doesn't take shit from anyone" kind of guy.  He stands for what he believes in, he does not back down for what he believes, and he will call you on anything he thinks isn't right.  He cracks me up (we have the kind of sense of humor not everyone understands).  He is honest. He is a SUPER hard worker.  For 5 years he worked a full time job and a part time job.  Just recently he was able to quit the part time job.  (He wanted me to be a SAHM so we could raise our kids).  He is very smart (although he will deny that) and has a lot of handy skills we've been able to put to use around the house.  He's strong.  He makes me feel safe.  And of course I find him incredibly handsome!  He's a good father.  He does whatever he can to help someone when they need it.  I couldn't tell you how many furnaces and cars he's fixed for other people.  We have this connection that isn't able to be described by words, but it's this unbreakable bond that at times is almost somewhat creepy.  We think the same things at the same times, and we even say the same things at the same time.  I can't imagine my life without him.  I love him with everything I am and all that I have and am proud to call him my husband!

 

 

March Happiness Challenge-Days 11 & 12

Yes, I know...day 11 was yesterday. My weekend was busy and hectic and it was just way too nice yesterday to sit around the house, so we took the kids to the park!  Anyway, I'm doing days 11 and 12 today so I'll be all caught up!

Day 11

It was such a beautiful day yesterday, so we decided to go to the park.  We went to a metro park that has trails and walked one of the 2.5 mile ones.  There is a nature center we always stop at, and it's my favorite place in the park I think.  There are hand puppets and a place for kids to put on puppet shows, there are enclosures that house a big bluegill, box turtles, a black rat snake, and a frog, tons of literature, a small library, things showing history of the park and the land....there's so much in there.  There's also a bird observatory.  There are feeders outside and there's a big window where you can just sit, and watch the birds.  There's a small pond and when it's warm there are always little frogs hanging out there.  I just love it there.  The walk was nice too.  It was warm, the sun was out and it felt wonderful on my face!  It was so nice to get everyone out of the house, enjoy the weather, and get a little bit of exercise.

Day 12

This is a picture of me and my husband, Jack. We had our son snap this at the park yesterday.  This is as close to a smile I ever get out of him (for a picture).  I love this man.  He (and my children) are my life, my world, my soul.  My husband works a lot of hours, and works VERY hard to provide for us.  He prefers that I stay home so one of us are always there for the kids.  He tries his best (usually-LOL) to make sure I'm happy.  He puts up with a lot-all the trips to Walgreens or CVS or wherever it is that might have what I want.  The ideas of things I'd like to do around the house.  The family functions he hates attending.  My craziness, and when it hits, my depression.  We've been through a lot, and he has always been right there beside me, holding me up.  He is truly my best friend.