My Husband Rocks!

In April, my husband and I will hit the point where we’ve been together for more years than of our lives, than we’ve been apart. We’ve been together for almost 17 years, married for almost 12 of those. We’ve built a life together, been through lots of good times and some very bad times. We’ve had lots of fun along the way and we continue to grow and dream together. But it isn’t easy. Marriage is work and at times, really hard work. It takes an intentional effort to put another person first. Our natural state as humans isn’t one of selflessness, which is what is required for a successful marriage. The truth is, there’s a lot about my husband that drives me crazy. Things that make me roll my eyes or even make me downright angry. As a person, he’s built with flaws, just like I am, but at the end of the day the one thing I crave most is to have his undivided attention and to be the most important person in his life.

You don’t hear much these days about how awesome husbands are or how great marriage is. It’s a lot easier to write about the ugly parts…you can relate to more people that way.

Today, I’m taking a stand against all the negative. 

Marriage may be hard, but it’s beautiful and worth the effort. And I know I would marry my husband all over again for these reasons and many more.

My husband rocks because he gets up before the sun and dresses in the dark so I can stay asleep. He leaves coffee on my nightstand. He puts up with my crazy. He rubs my feet almost every night. He still makes me laugh. He laughs at my jokes. He makes the best margaritas. He doesn’t blink an eye if I want to inhale half a bag of potato chips. He leaves the warmth of our house to get me ice cream. He makes me run. He encourages me, all the time. He compliments me, all the time. He still thinks I’m beautiful. He loves our girls. He disciplines our girls. He never complains about the food I cook. He never complains laundry isn’t done. He never complains the house is a wreck. He still wants to talk with me. He values my opinion. He values me. He trusts me. He still wants time alone with just me. He still wants to vacation with me. He’s my best friend. He still wants to grow old with me. He dreams with me. He wears boots. He watches the kids if I need a break. He takes the kids on errands just to give me some alone time. He picks up breakfast. He’s my #1 fan. He thinks I can do a lot more than I think I can do. He prays for me. He’s respectful. He opens doors for me. He opens doors for others. He helps carry groceries inside. He’ll do my laundry…dirty gym clothes included. He’ll change dirty diapers and wipe snotty noses. He draws the line at puke clean-up if he can help it. He has a servant’s heart. He’s walked with me through terrible morning sickness and a lifelong struggle with migraine headaches.  He’s an Aggie. He never gives up. He just doesn’t quit.

On Valentine’s Day this year, we both arrived at the same place, at the same time to buy each other the same gift. It was hilarious and overwhelming all at the same time. I realized just how far we’d come in our relationship and just how far we still have to go. When I was much younger, I thought great relationships were made from the big stuff. The epic happenings carried you through to the next big thing. That’s a lie. Great relationships come from all the little stuff. It’s the day-to-day things done unfailingly that make you fall in love all over again.

Does your husband rock? Tell us why and how long you have been together!