In honor of Rob's {42nd} Birthday, I am listing 42 reasons I am thankful for him. Lucky you, you get to cheese it up with me :-)
1) He loves me. Unconditionally. And I know it.
2) He gave me four beautiful, wonderful children.
3) He loves his family. All of his family. Whether in the same house or not. He loves them.
4) He provides for his family.
5) He will kick me in the butt {not literally} when I want to sleep in on a Sunday, instead of going to church.
6) He lets me drive everywhere because he knows I get nauseous when he drives - ha!
7) He'll eat popcorn with me, even if he doesn't want any. Just so I don't feel bad making it for just me.
8) He'll watch silly shows with me {Current addiction? Big Shrimpin' and Gator Boys}
9) He'll sit with me {and only complain, vocally, a small amount} when I want to watch Project Runway.
10) He'll get up in the middle of the night and check when I hear a noise downstairs.
11) He bought a dog. I really don't like her, but I think she fits in okay.
12) He taught Raleigh how to use the litterbox. Seriously. Have him tell you the story. Hilarious.
13) He obsesses over buying cars. But doesn't make me go along during his obsession. He'll just show up with a new (to us) car.
14) He comes home and wrestles with the kids.
15) He coaches soccer and baseball, making the whole season easier on me -- and improving his relationship with our kids!
16) He never says "what did you do all day?!?" when he comes home to a messy house and me, snuggled with Sam on the couch.
17) He hardly ever turns his nose up to my cooking. Doesn't mean he likes it all, but he'll at least try it {except for sweet potatoes... that one's just not going to happen}.
18) He likes to camp.
19) He dreams big -- and tells me to check my skepticism at the door.
20) He can sing the themesongs to multiple preschool tv programs.
21) He signed me up for a Fantasy Football league in 2004.
22) He answers my football questions while we watch games -- even if it is the same question I had during the LAST game we watched.
23) He is passionate about the Steelers and UGA.
24) He has a hard time fussing at the kids without laughing.
25) His laughs make me laugh.
26) He lets the girls paint his big toes with polish -- and wears it proudly.
27) He insists I take a break from "helping" the kids with homework when he sees I'm getting frustrated.
28) He supports my discipline decisions with the kids -- even if he disagrees, he supports me in front of the kids.
29) He supports my crafting habit... even when nothing is being produced from it!
30) He values education.
31) He is thoughtful.
32) He is proud -- but "not the kind in the Bible that turns you bad"
33) Speaking of music -- he may make fun of my music choices, but he doesn't make me turn it off.
34) He loves my family.
35) He is a better man today than he was 10 years ago and he will be a better man tomorrow. There's nothing better than someone who can learn and grow from mistakes and experiences.
36) When I don't feel well, he'll take all of the kids to the park so I can have a little while of quiet.
37) He's a sentimental fool :-)
38) He'll help me make a meal plan (for two weeks at a time) then want things not on the plan.
39) He is impulsive and often makes decisions based on his gut.
40) He will sneak up behind me and hug me while I'm cooking. {To be honest, this isn't always appreciated at the time, but I still appreciate that he does it.}
41) He is a fantastic daddy who understands that his girls need one-on-one time with him just as much {if not more} than the boys do.
42) He is my best friend. I'm so lucky to be married to my best friend.
