10 Reasons I Love My Husband

If I told you that this week marks the 10 year anniversary of our first date would you believe me? Well it's true! 10 years together. A decade. Sorry Lisa, this one's not really for you, this is a post just for me. I wanted to do a special post for this special day, and I've been stewing over it for a while now, so here goes, 10 reasons that I love my husband (in no particular order):

1. His love of music. This has been a wonderful blessing in our home! I can feel the spirit as we sing hymns together as a family and I know without his love for music our children would miss out on this wonderful opportunity.

2. He can handle my crazy. He hasn't always been able to, but as we've grown together I've become comfortable letting him see my crazy because I know he'll still loves me and that he will try his hardest to help me through it.

3. He made me a mother. I know there are days when it is hard and I complain, but I really couldn't give it up for anything. And it is all a gift from him. Not only did he make me a mother, every day since he has supported me in that role.

4. He loves me even when I don't. He believes in me and is always encouraging me. I am a harsh critic and he helps reel me in.

5. My hand fits perfectly in his hand. Though, in the earlier years there was a lot more hand holding than in recent ones, our hands still fit, and I feel special when he holds my hand.

6. He loves my body just the way it is. I have never even come close to liking my body, but Brett loves it and has NEVER given me any doubt or suspicion otherwise. He loves every stretch mark, love handle, and all my extra fluff. I don't understand it, but with the years it has become easier to accept.

7. He works hard for our family. He will tell you he is lucky to be doing something he loves, but it is still hard work and he is completely dedicated to us.

8. He is a worthy priesthood holder. When he was baptized and then brought the priesthood into our home it was a wonderful blessing. I feel I might take this one for granted sometimes, but I will always be able to look back and remember the difference. And what a blessing to have such a wonderful example for my son!

9. He helps me to be a better person. We are always striving to help each other be our best, and he does an exceptional job. This decade has been an incredible growing experience and I have enjoyed growing with him.

10. He is my match, my other half, my eternal companion. I know it's cliché, but he completes me. I would not be a whole person without him and our family would never be whole either.

There are so many other things to say, but I'm not a words person, I'm a feelings person. So I hope this post comes out right. Sorry for the mushy-gushy. Next week will be back to normal programming ;-)

Cheers!
Jessica