TEN

TEN

TEN Things I love about my wife:

1.)   She is the most GIVING person you’ll ever meet.

If a friend is having a rough time, Michele knows when a small gift will be just the right “pick me up.” Our children will never need someone else to look out for their well being, Mom has got it covered. She relentlessly sacrifices so much for her friends and family and asks very little in return.

2.)   Michele is HARD WORKER.

She’s a professional woman and very good at her job. She’s often recognized within her organization as a leader and volunteers for the difficult assignments. Michele’s job doesn’t end when she leaves work, because she’s the engine that makes this family run. She’s the glue that holds it all together.

3.)   My wife is TALENTED.

She can juggle. She can dance. She is “artsy” and “crafty”. She can cook. She can bake. She’s got an eye for fashion and consulting me on the finer points is effortless. Shall I go on?

4.)   Michele is an ATHLETE.

She runs the dogs until they’re tired and then runs some more. She used to beat me in basketball although I’m sure I could take her now. She’s a volleyball legend of local lore and we have the plaques and trophies to prove it. In the backyard, she will pitch buckets of balls to Logan, toss volleyballs for Emma to hit and whip Tyler in a game of HORSE- all before suppertime.

5.)   She is BEAUTIFUL.

Inside and Out. A smile for the ages…Long blonde hair that I always dreamed of… Legs that go all the way up. My wife is a knockout. She’s way out of my league. As a buddy always reminds me, “Kirby, you’ve out-kicked your coverage!” (An intriguing football analogy to how HOT my wife is and how much other people notice!)

6.)   My wife is FUNNY.

Although it pains me to admit it, her evil brand of sarcasm and humor twisted together for her own enjoyment is kind of growing on me. She’s good. I see her humor in our kids and it makes me proud. Her giggle is contagious

7.)   Michele is TENDER.

The soothing touch of a mother’s hand cannot be duplicated. Michele’s calming presence and reassuring touch calms the mightiest storm. Her tenderness comes from a genuine heart that truly cares more about others. Sometimes it takes a lot to make Momma cry – other times, a chic flick with the obligatory Irish accent or a movie about puppies will do it. But no worries, her tears have magical healing powers.

8.)   She is STRONG.

Michele is smart. She is thoughtful. She is honest. She is trusting. She listens. Michele is wise. All of these traits come from valuable lessons learned during the ups and downs of life. She has experienced pain but never let it define her. She has taken some rough shots and made the best out of them. And when I experience those times of doubt, she believes in me.

9.)   Michele is the perfect MOM.

The list above (1-8) sets a pretty solid base as to the type of character that it takes to raise children. Every time I look at our three wonderful kids I’m reminded that they are gifts from God given to me by this perfect woman. Given all the talents of those dudes in the movie “Weird Science”, I could not have made a better model than the one I married. Making babies with this woman was the luckiest break I’ve ever been given and I am thankful for it every morning when I go upstairs to wake our sleeping children.

    

      10.) Michele is MY WIFE and has given me the TEN best years of my life.

She’s definitely a TEN!

Today is our TEN-YEAR Anniversary. Ten years ago, today, I said those two words that have changed my life forever. I know in the cloud of early romance we dreamed of vacations in New York City to mark our first major milestone. And I know that one day we will get there. Until then, I’m happy caught in this world of raising a family together. Schedules posted on the fridge to remind us to check the schedule. Work pulling us this way and that way, always demanding more and never accepting less. Beautiful children with little lives of their own for us to mold together. I know that sometimes we forget about “us” amidst the traffic of life but please know that you are now and will always be, my dream woman. I love you, Five. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY.

SIDE NOTE - Today? Today - meaning last Friday...December 14th.... good thing I am once again considered an author on our own family Blog. Thanks for bailing me our, Dear. I love ya to pieces.