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How do I love thee? a modern tale

January 18, 2018 by Cayce Leave a Comment

I wrote my husband a quick note of appreciation today and it really made me stop and think. So…here it goes!

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

I love that you do laundry. willingly!

I love the way you sleep with your arms all tucked up.

I love the way your blue eyes look into my hazel ones.

You willingly do your share  more than a person should.

I love the way you laugh when someone starts laughing at something you say.

You are incredibly quick witted. It is fun to see you have a response before the person is even finished speaking.

Flowers are appreciated and every couple of weeks a new bouquet graces our counter, without me buying them.

You turn on the heater on my side of the bed well before I climb into it.

You think about ways to make my life better/easier.

You really listen to all of my rambling. I say my hands are cold and a new pair of gloves show up, for example.

You set up a spreadsheet or type computer things for me whenever I ask or you offer BEFORE I ask.

You make dinner every.single.night.

You don’t complain about my long hours, the work I do when I get home or me reliving my day.

You fill up the gas in my car when you get in and see it is lower than full.

You get me a Culver’s hot fudge sundae, because I need one every once in awhile.

You listen to my wild dreams and figure out ways to make them come true.

You love our children.

You love our grandchildren.

You look for ways to help people.

You listen to our older kids talk about their work day.

You video chat with our grandsons every day.

You gave me the opportunity to have you for eternity. That will be the easiest task I have been asked to do.

Really…the list could continue on for pages and pages.

That is how much you do for me.

Most important, you love me for me. My weight doesn’t matter. My grumpiness (while not pleasant) doesn’t alter your love. You support, strengthen and encourage me to dream big. You help me to realize I have value. I am worth your love and devotion.

I am so incredibly blessed we met at the airport almost 27 years ago. It started as pen pals and has continued to a wonderfully amazing life.

So, how do I love thee? There are too many ways to count. 

Jackpot

December 29, 2017 by Cayce Leave a Comment

When I met John, I sure hit the jackpot.

Over the years, he has continued to support everything I do. Even when I have a particularly wacky idea.

Today is my 47th birthday. Now, I love my birthday a lot. This is not a secret. 😉 I am not sure how he manages it but every year is better than the one before.

Today, he has given me a present every hour.

They have been thoughtful presents that also let me know that he listens to me.

  • I started the day with a note from each of my children.
  • We then proceeded to a family picture for work.
  • a scarf, gloves and headband
  • a chiropractor appointment
  • a bouquet of flowers
  • a massage
  • soda
  • a warm blanket

I am not sure what is coming next except dinner out is on the list. He really is incredible.

What you may not know is he does the grocery shopping, the meals, runs the kids everywhere, cleans the house and a myriad of other things. All the while maintaining a full time job and supporting my job.

A thank you seems so little for all that he does for me. So, I decided to write this post to help me remember all that he is doing.

I am grateful every day for picking up a pencil and writing him a letter. That letter has changed my life for the better.

He is an incredible blessing to me. I am also glad he gets me. He understands what I love and does his best to provide it.

I love you John. Thank you for another magical year.

 

Cayce

Wife. Mom of 21. Grandma. Friend.Teacher. Daughter. Sister. Aunt. Great-Aunt. Niece. Cousin. Blogger. Epicenter of a life that is challenging, fun, inspirational, devastating, tiring, overwhelming, silly, mind boggling, busy, calm, enchanting and all mine!

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