I have to write this quick post (sans pics, sorry) about the fantastic person I happen to be married to. Chris is really such a great guy, and I don't give him nearly enough credit or tell him often enough how grateful I am for everything he does. The truth is that I can be a selfish little snot and I tend to take his goodness for granted. So, on this night, let me just go down in the record books as saying this: I am SO grateful for Chris!
As most of you know, Chris works the evening shift at the newspaper and usually gets home between 10 and midnight every night. I complain about our schedule on a very regular basis (to his complete and utter joy, I'm sure, but he doesn't complain back) and I tend to get very worn out by the pseudo-single-mom role I play during the week. It seems like Fridays have been especially bad lately, and last Friday was no different. When Chris called to see how things were going, I answered in my grumpiest voice and explained how I had absolutely no more patience to deal with our darling offspring. After we hung up and I told Gordon for the umpteenth time to get in bed, I finished straightening the house and started working at the computer. At 9:30, I heard a little knock on our front door. When I opened the door, I couldn't see anyone but saw a couple of presents on the step: a Mexican quesadilla from TGI Friday's and a pint of Ben & Jerry's. I called for Chris, but he didn't come out of hiding, so I shut the door and went upstairs to store my treats. A minute later, another knock. This one still didn't produce Chris, but a dozen beautiful roses-- peach, pink, white and yellow. He finally came around the corner with his carefree smile, and I completely forgot about my stressful night.
The best thing about this little story is that it's not a rare one-- Chris is constantly finding ways to make me feel special. He is a very hard-working, kind, and genuine person, and I am so glad that he's mine. I need to try harder to be the kind of spouse that he is to me!
Love you, Hunst!
11 comments:
Aw . . . what a sweetie--I'm glad you don't take him for granted, Elise, because he sounds like a keeper.
A keeper who will be thrashed soundly at Scrabble some time soon :).
What a sweet story!
I'm going to refer Jarom to this post. :) (Actually he's pretty sweet too, but I really like this one!)
that is so stinkin' thoughtful! yes, it certainly sounds like he knows how you make you feel special!
That's my boy! He gets all his sweetness from me. Well, maybe not ALL of it.....
What a thoughtful and neat idea. I know somewhat how you feel. Especially at night after Jeff or I have put kids to bed we always have someone up who can't sleep or just plain don't want to.
This stuff needs to be kept secret . . . you're making all the other husbands look bad !
Aw so nice!! Haha mom and dad keep saying how I should marry Asher because he reminds them of Chris in some ways (and the other brother in laws too- don't be jealous)
I am feeling guilty because I am constantly complaining to Mike about my horrible days with the kids, and he gets home at a reasonable hour... so in all fairness, I think you have the right to feel frustrated Elise! That being said, sounds like you're a lucky girl! What a sweet thing for Chris to do.
BTW, congrats on another boy. How exciting for you guys!!
What a great guy. I sure know how to pick son-in-laws. Thanks Chris for being such a great husband to our wonderful daughter and such a great father to our granchildren!
WOWEEE!!! He's a keeper! But we knew that all the way from taylor 1200 right?!?!
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