One thing I appreciate about my husband is that every time I come home after an evening out, the porch lights are on for me. We never typically turn the porch lights on, I’ve never complained about fumbling for keys in the dark, I never remember to turn it on for myself…and yet, like clockwork it is ALWAYS on for me.
What’s more, Pat and I have never had a conversation about this. I’ve never told him I appreciate that he does this and I really don’t think he’s looking for that. He just does it.
Yesterday, Pat got frustrated and looked at me and was all “Kat? Is there a reason every light in the house is on when you’re home? Why is it that you don’t turn a light off when you leave a room?”
Hmph.
I guess he doesn’t appreciate my reciprocation.
Reasons I Love My Husband:
1.)He brings me warm bottles to give to the baby in the middle of the night when I am cussing him out in my head.
2.)He ignores my juvenile behavior and patiently waits for me to get over myself and discuss our finances like an adult.
4.)He sat at the door of the operating room, after I was rushed in following an emergency c-section, waiting for word of my condition…for six hours.
5.)He drives 45 minutes out of his way to go get me sushi on Friday night because I’m hungry and moody and tired and he wants me to be happy.
6.)He says things like, “Kat. Who are the most important people in your life? We are all here. We all love you. We’re not going anywhere. Just remember that.” and makes me feel better when things start getting to me.
7.)He takes time away from HIS job and comes home on a moments notice to help ME with MY job.
8.) When I’ve had a tough day with the kids he lets me talk it out until I run out of gas and then suggests we send them to a different daycare.
15.) He buys me stuff to keep me from breaking his stuff.
18.) He puts thought into buying me the most ridiculous Christmas present I could never ask for.
19.) He doesn’t bring home yellow apples.
20.) He let’s me rip on him about his man colds even though I’ve got one of my own.
21.) I’m not sure there are many men who would put up with my interrogating the way he does.
22.) I love that he leaves the porch light on for me whenever I leave, even if he doesn’t appreciate my reciprocation.
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You! Are one lucky lady.
Good going Pat!
What a great guy! I have to say, mine leaves the light on for me too…and is ever so kind enough to remind me he did after I wake with hangover or some thing LOL.
I think he just doesn’t “understand” your mode of reciprocation, that’s all.
Our porch light is always on (except on Halloween! I ain’t gots no damn candy, you heathens!). What my husband does that has never been spoken/requested, is if I’m out late he meets me at the door. How he knows I’ve pulled up or am walking up, I don’t know, but I have never had to pull out my keys.
What a man!
Aww so sweet. My hubby leaves the front lights on for me too and I love it. Sometimes I forget to do the same for him but that’s because I’m doing a million other things with the boys. Sometimes it’s hard to be a good wife and mom at the same time.
what a wonderful love note to him!!
Love these posts. You do a good job of remembering and explaining the little things that make hubbies rock.
Oh and you’re pretty funny too.
My husband leaves the porch lights on for me too, and I try to do the same for him. Unless I’m mad that he’s out having a good time way past our bedtime, then I let him know with the blackout.
Oh, I’ve got a list like this! My favorite thing my Hub does is make my coffee to stay or to go, just the way I like it, every day. We are lucky ladies!
Yay! Another segment of my favorite series! I love the way you get how good he is for you.
There is a shortage of good men in the world; looks like you found one! I especially likes that he will put on the polka dot apron to be pictured on the blog…
SUCH a sweet post.
SUCH a cool hubby.
Yay for you guys.
True love aye?
x
He sounds like a keeper!
It’s nice when someone “gets”you :)
David has threatened to install those automatic light switches in all of our rooms. Right now we just have them in the kids’ room.
Mine locks all the doors like he’s scared to be here without me and then I have to go in through the garage and make a ton more noise. Ugh