36 Things I Love About You

 

Today is Matt's 36th birthday. Yes, thirty six years ago this world was blessed with the birth of my, well….. interesting husband. I thought it would be a nice birthday surprise to him if I listed out thirty six things that I love about him. Let's see if I can think of that many.

1. He cleans the toilet. I usually don't even have to ask.

2. He loves to play with kids. Maybe it is because he still is one.

3. He is a genius. Seriously.

4. Back to the kids. He loves ours. He doesn't hold back. He is an awesome dad.

5. He loves me. All of me.

6. He has a dry, sometimes sick, sometimes inappropriate sense of humor. He makes me laugh everyday.

7. Matt is willing to sacrifice his dignity for a laugh. Love that. As I type this he is doing an interpretive dance to The Final Countdown. It made Ava start crying….

8. He knows what a vacuum is and is not afraid to use it.

9. He can fix my computer when it is naughty.

10. He wears socks with holes in them and gets mad at me when I throw them out.

11. He believed me when I told him he need not wear sweaters with waistbands and tapered sleeves. Ever.

12. He was not that offended when he went shopping by himself and I had him take everything back. I mean, he bought a shirt that was perfect… if he was going to apply for the train conductor's job at Niabi Zoo.

13. He tries not to let me drunk dial, drunk text, drunk Facebook, well… you get the idea. I know he has my best interest at heart when he hides the power cord to my laptop.

14. He is the voice of reason in this house. Even though his amazing ability to make logical decisions sometimes pisses me off, I appreciate that he knows what to do in most situations.

15. Matt is very supportive of my recent struggles. I couldn't ask for a more understanding partner.

16. Sweet bastard… did I really say I would do 36 of these……

17. He is tolerant of my use of the F word. He even says it on occasion… gasp!

18. He will watch romantic comedies with me.

19. He understands my need for an occasional mental health day and will take the day off work.

20. He finds it funny when our liquor bill is higher than our food bill at Applebee's.

21. He puts up with living in a zoo. He actually likes the chickens more than I do, I think.

22. Matt is not afraid to express his feelings and beliefs even if they are not popular. He has challenged my thinking and helped me accept the truth about things even if it is uncomfortable to do so.

23. He still let me drive after I ran into Blimpies- yes, the sandwich shop.

24. He doesn't complain too much when I break expensive electronics.

25. He reads in the bathroom. Yes, I love this about him for some odd reason.

26. He tolerates Sophie the wonder dog.

27. He always takes out the trash.

28. He likes my cooking. Most of the time.

29. He appreciates my honesty. Like when I say " That shirt makes you look like a douche", he knows I say it out of love and he changes.

30. He puts me and the kids first. No exceptions.

31. His sarcasm is admirable.

32. He rides a pink scooter to take Emily to the bus stop. Yes he has fallen and yes I laughed hysterically.

33. He understands that I use the word "bitch" as a term of endearment. So when I say, " get off my side of the bed you little bitch"  he knows I am just saying " I love you."

34. He is not afraid carry a baby in a sling.

35. He donates money to good causes and encourages others to do the same.

36. Matt is just an all around great person. I could not imagine myself with anyone else and feel so lucky that we have the life that we do.

 

Whew…. there you go… 36 things that I love about my husband. I actually could have kept going but I am already going to have to do an ego check after this….

I was thinking about what the perfect birthday present would be. I already gave him his new coat. I wanted to do something that reflected my sense of humor, sarcasm, and mean streak.

I am off to go cut all of the crotches out of his underwear. Don't worry, I will fold them up and put them back when I am done.