So, after this series on everything wrong with the world today, I feel a little guilty. Well, I don't really, but I'm gonna' say it, anyway, because I've been through a lot, and I am probably a little more "outspoken" about these things than most nice loving wives. In honor of the men who get it right sometimes (my own included): A Tribute...
You're Doing Something Right...
...when you tell her she's beautiful when she's nine months pregnant. (Not that she isn't, its' just nice for her to hear!)
...when you fall asleep on the couch with a new baby.
...when you love her family.
...when you surprise her on your anniversary -- or any other time.
...when you bring flowers for no reason.
...when you give her a night off.
...when you make it through an argument in a loving manner.
...when you do the grocery shopping.
...when you hold the door open.
...when you stand up for her.
...when you say thank you for dinner.
...when you make sure the children respect her.
...when you make her laugh.
...when she dumps an entire ashtray on your head and you have the grace to laugh instead of get mad. (True story)
...when you say that the house looks nice -- especially when it doesn't.
...when you tell her you appreciate her.
...when you laugh and light candles and make it fun when the power is out.
...when you dance with her.
...when you dance with your daughter.
...when you go to the doctor with her.
...when you cry more than she does at an ultrasound.
...when you take a crying baby out at church.
...when you take up a cause she cares about.
...when you actually do smell good.
...when you bring her a gigantic bowl of ice cream, and say nothing if she eats every bit.
...when you pray together.
...when you laugh together.
...when you cry together.
...when you have fun together.
...when you teach her how to drive a standard without screaming about the clutch.
...when you fix stuff, even though you do more breaking than fixing.
...when you let her call "The Guy" after you're done trying to fix stuff.
...when you tell her that she looks skinny in everything.
There are more. So, for the guys out there doing things right, good job. You're appreciated. For the wives lucky enough to have them, make sure you tell them.
Enough preaching for me! Apparently, I won't be ordained anytime soon, so I'm done helping the world for now, and back to being my normal bratty self.
