Nonetheless, as much as I enjoy having the remote control all to myself...I still miss him...A LOT! He just has a way of keeping everything in balance.
Well, when he walked through the door on Friday night, he pulled this beautiful bouquet of flowers from behind his back and gave them to me. I was caught completely off-guard and I was deeply touched! In all of our nearly 20 years of marriage, Chris never fails to show me how much he loves and appreciates me. He's set such a good example and high standard for our daughters. By observing all that he does for me to make me feel special, they're learning what it is to be treated with kindness and respect. Perhaps that will enable them to, one day, find a husband who treats them in the same manner.
They say that diamonds are a girls' best friend. Well, for me, it's the little things that speak to the heart...and matter the most!
"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person." ~Mignon McLaughlin, The Second Neurotic's Notebook
37 comments:
Aw, how incredibly sweet of him!! They are beautiful :)
You are a lucky women. Sounds like you have a great husband:) My hubby is like that too:))
Beautiful flowers:)
Wib
Well this melted my heart April! He sounds wonderful :)
Those are beautiful flowers that represent a beautiful love.
We are truly blessed with such great husbands. Thank you, Lord!!
So enouraging to see a marriage that is still springing with love!!
That was so sweet of him - so very thoughtful! Something to BLOG about, that's for sure! I'm glad you have a good man! They are rare, but they are out there!
What a wonderful man...a true blessing.
To be truly connected through the good and the bad gives way to the little things of the heart.
Looks like you two have a great connection.
I love the part where you talked about Chris having a high expectation for your daughters....that's something we are trying to set for our sons.
.mac :)
What a sweetheart! The flowers are lovely and so is his wonderful love for you, dear friend!:) Lori
Awe!! Chris just received some major brownie points!!!
That is always the best....flowers when you least expect it!!
What a sweet hubbie!!! Hard Working Man brings me home cook books instead of flowers as it breaks my heart to see cut flowers (my own personal thought) and I am just always so shocked that he has gone out of his way to think of me in such a special way...I know he benefits from his gift as well!!!
Have an awesome day!!!
What a thoughtful, sweet act!! That's so great! And you are right, his love and respect for you will help your girls find that in a husband some day!
What a sweetheart! The little things really ARE the most important things.
Those are beautiful, and so is your marriage. He's setting the standard for your girls, so that they'll know what to look for in a husband, and THAT'S the best gift of all!
Thats AWESOME! You go Chris!
Love and Prayers,
Tim
I couldn't agree more! The little things that show me he is thinking of me mean so much!! Gorgeous flowers.....and what a blessing for your girls to have such a wonderful example of a loving husband!!
April,
Sometimes I seriously think we are sisters and our husbands are brothers! I come to your blog and you writing "my" story. My husband works Monday - Friday away from home too. I've gotten used to it but the air is so much more relaxed when he is home.
My two older girls said they are forever ruined to find a man as good as their dad. He sets a real high bar. I was just telling my older son if anything ever happened to Dad (God forbid) I would never remarry. God already gave me my perfect match and he could never be topped. I feel very blessed as I'm sure you do too!
I am always saying to my husband and kids...It's the little things in life that make me truly happy, so it doesn't surprise me that you feel the same way! :)
Have a great week!
Robin~♥
April, what a sweet hubby you have...and yes, you're right, it's the little things that mean the most!
Have a great week!
So sweet - it is nice to treated like you're still dating (after all these years!) :) Happy Monday, friend.
how sweet. what a great hubby you have. mine isn't too shabby either, lol. he tries to have fresh flowers arranged on the table for me whenever i return from being on a trip or has little surprises waiting for me when i come home. husbands are awesome!
So precious.. so sweet!! Your are truly blessed lady!!
Kudos to your sweety! It's nice to feel appreciated!
Awww, how sweet...now when is going to write that book on 50 ways to make your wife smile???? LOL...
Suzanne
I so agree! What a sweet husband. I love those little things - they mean so much!
XOOX
Jen
that is so sweet! i love the little things the most.
How thoughtful, they're beautiful. The unexpected means so much to me. I'd rather not have flowers on Valentines, birthday or anniversary. I'd rather have them out of the blue.
It's so nice to be surprised by joy isn't it April. I also feel blessed to be married to a wonderful man who has been a terrific husband and father to our kids!
What a sweet and thoughtful husband you have!!! That is wonderful that your daughters are learning how they should be treated and to have high standards for the ones they choose to marry in life. My hubby never fails to send me a love note at least once a week and I thank god every day for him. Thanks for the reminder of what a great hubby I have too!
:-) Shelley
Rich is such a great guy. Always so thoughtful. Your marriage is something your daughters will base their ideals on.
This was such a happy post!! And I loved the quote at the end!
xoxo
Jane
That was sooo sweet-I agree, it is the little things that matter the most....
How sweet!
I think it's so important that your girls are seeing that. I was raised by parents who had a pretty screwed up relationship and did not expect any better for myself. Therefore, the first time, I didn't get any better. In fact it was worse. At least I got smart the second time around! But believe me, I wish I'd been smarter the first time.
Beautiful and sweet...and still in love with you, what more could a girl ask for? :)
What a wonderful and sweet man you have there! The flowers are just beautiful! Way to go, Chris!
Awww! I like that Chris. The flowers are beautiful. Gerber daisies are my favorite!
Ahhhh! That is so sweet! WAY TO GO CHRIS!!!!!
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