I really have a wonderful husband. I have known this, but I am reminded a lot lately. Yesterday afternoon, he was so willing to praise my efforts at home. Now, when I say efforts, think the dishwasher got loaded, kitchen swept, and two loads of laundry (yep, it has been pretty sad around here lately!). I have been a bit sickly and exhausted and have been letting things slide significantly. His encouragement gave me strength to go further and fix dinner (not something from a box or 3 ingredients or less). Sounds so silly, huh?! I was really down and was letting it get in the way of stuff that needed to be done. I would say I got lazy! I am putting it all out there because maybe the embarrassment of revealing it will motivate me to do what I should be doing without the praise and encouragement my sweet spouse gives me!!!

Just because I feel random today and I haven’t posted in ages (I am sure I have no readers at this point, but that was never the purpose of this little thing anyway), I flashed back to the time I came home from the hospital with Micah. Jonathan was so sweet! He took care of as much as he possibly could and that first night, it required a trip to Wal-Mart. Now, my sweet husband was given the kind of list that would send any husband into a tailspin of panic and stress. The list had medications that people might blush while buying, some necessities for a nursing mother, and (to make it even more embarrassing) “granny panties”. I had a c-section and the incision was very tender, so they were needed, OK! My sweet husband said nothing about the list. He just went and got the items and returned with a smile. That has stuck with me!! He will admit that it was a daunting task and he got lots of help from kind ladies working there, but my hubby took care of me! He didn’t balk and pretend he forgot something was on the list. He just did it! That image sticks with me when I get discouraged or tired. I have to remember that this man would do these things and more for me, so I need to keep up my part….I will do better!!!!

So, there you have it…my thoughts for today! Do better, girl!