44 Things

I have been blessed to have such a wonderful husband. And since today he is turning the magical age of 44, I came up with the following:

44 Things I Love About You:

1.  You make me laugh

2.  You are a great husband

3.  You are a wonderful father

4.  You honor your Priesthood

5.  You work hard

6.  You provide well

7.  You don't drink caffeinated drinks

8.  You help others

9.  You give your best to your church callings

10.  You get along with other people

11.  You think the best of other people

12.  You listen to my complaints

13.  You listen to my gossip, and you DON'T pass it on

14.  You listen when you are really tired and would rather go to sleep

15.  You watch silly shows with me (Project Runway... Survivor... American Idol...)

16.  You cry in movies

17.  You cry while sharing your testimony

18.  You clean toilets when needed

19.  You do the dishes

20.  You call when you are on your way  home

21.  You help carpool kids when you're available

22.  You make phone calls that I don't want to
23.  You answer phone calls that I don't want to

24.  You sing in church

25.  You save us seats in church on Sundays

26.  You take me out on Fridays

27.  You care about your waistline

28.  The way you let me know when you've had enough popcorn (uuuhhhh!)

29.  You share your notes from Priesthood meetings

30.  You support me as a mother

31.  You miss our kids ("Our nest is emptying!")

32.  You support our children in their interests and activities

33.  You coach our kids' soccer teams

34.  You take pictures of our kids, even if it means getting in front of a crowd to do it

35.  You video tape family memories (we wouldn't have any if it wasn't for you)

36.  Your gray hair

37.  Your blue/gray/green eyes

38.  Your laugh

39.  The way you ask if what you are wearing matches okay

40.  The way you like whatever I make for dinner and tell me I'm a good cook, even if the kids won't eat it.

41.  Your encouragement

42.  Your kisses

43.  Your desire to do your best and give your all

44.  Your love for me

Happy Birthday, baby!  

There will be Chicago-style pizza and German Chocolate cake waiting for you when you get home from work.  

I love you!