Count my Blessings

[GardeNya]

I awoke this morning in such a Blessed spirit.  It was in my heart to share my appreciation of life, family and love of my life. I've set aside my daily tasks for this one day to blog.  The busy-ness of everyday life gets the best of us.  Sometimes we don’t realize we take each other for granted.  We all need to pause the fast forward button in our lives and appreciate life.  This new year of 2009, I’ve decide to change my daily routine.  Instead of hearing myself gripe and nag getting the girls ready for school, I’ve decide to wake up extra hour in a joyous mood and enjoy the little time I do have.  My morning begins cooking a hot breakfast, eat as a family and then drop off the girls for school.  Good thing their school is just around the corner and back in time to catch Sesame Street at 8:00. The rest of the day is "my time" either to work on sites, daily tasks, tend to baby, chores, run errands, etc.  Sometimes I’ll surprise the girls for lunch.  It’s priceless seeing their little eyes glow.  Yes another reason  I’m counting my Blessings.

IT'S ALL ABOUT HIM:

Most of us are guilty of taking our spouse for granted and I am one of them.  However, my husband D knows how much I appreciate him.  Thinking back of our 12 years of marriage and adding 4 years of dating, our life together has been tested.  It took me awhile to finally grow up and mature. I’m looking forward to many more years in growing old with him.  To know someone loves you unconditionally means more than anything in the world.  My Lord above has shown me favor and still keeps on Blessing me.  He’s blessed me a man I feel so undeserving.  This is my moment to brag how wonderful my husband is.  Sure we have our disagreements and times we set each other off, but that’s healthy in any marriage/relationship.  We know how to resolve our issues, rationalize problems or arguments as what a couple should.  

This man I call my husband, my soul mate, my best friend, my love, my life is all that and more!  He knows me better than I know myself.  He’s seen my worse, my faults, my most embarrassments and still wants me.  He has a great sense of humor, loves life and best of all adores me. I’m counting my Blessing to have a man who loves his family.  He gets real defensive if felt we’re threatened. He’s not a push- over, hates being disrespected and will provide the best for us even meaning he’ll work three jobs if his employer decides to downsize during this economic crisis.  Yes I’m counting our Blessings  Husband is more than a provider, but an entrepreneur, an athlete, certified fitness trainer, powerlifter, a baller, a man of God, loving father and husband.  He’ll surprise me with roses, clean the house (thought I was a neat freak), wash dishes and cook.  He caters to my needs, emotionally and physically.  I’m counting my Blessings.  He’s also my personal trainer and maybe start a husband/wife bootcamp down the road.  We’re on a busy workout schedule. We train three times a week and every week bumps the weight up a notch.  Hubby prepares our workout regime that gets our blood boil, heated and raged til the end.  It’s that intense.  Once had me flip tires, not just regular tires but them huge Monster truck tires, down the street in our neighborhood. How ridiculous may look, but it’s worth every sweat---I tell ya!  Oh how could I forget, even had me push my SUV down the street and back.  Not so bad pushing downhill though.  I’m counting my blessings to have a $100+/hr session workout for free.  

Sweetheart is an unselfish person. He always puts us first.  When he catches his girls vegetate in front of tv, he’ll get them out of the house to the park or playground.  He prepared an obstacle workout for the girls at the track and now they’re getting older, he’s more involved in their lives.  Every Friday and Sunday is our 'family time' meaning no television, no computer, no work..only bonding time.  Friday, particularly, will always be 'family time' up to high school years.  We’re trying to enjoy our girls growing up as much as possible. Even the littlest thing you think doesn’t mean much like going to Braums for icecream really matters.  The girls will always remember after track or workout, daddy takes them to get slushy. It’s something hubby started for them to always remember.  They know better not to go to school or bed without giving daddy a kiss. 

Camping is our summer tradition.  D thought would be great to pass on to our kids and their kids, which would be our grandkids.  Yikes to even think that far. Family is utmost importance to hubby and yes, I’m counting my Blessings ‘cause too many deadbeat dads out there.  Not a day goes by without an "I luv you".  Not a night passes without a good-night kiss.  We'll stay up talking wee hour of the night about UFC fights or even about nothing.  When I go to bed before him, he’ll tuck me in.  We email each other every day and all day to keep our communication alive. Sometimes I’m lost with words to describe how wonderful he is to me.  He completes me. I’m grateful and so appreciative.  I’m sure those who are in a relationship can relate.  Don’t go a day without telling each other you love them ‘cause could be the last.  It’s so true that life is too short.  Don't hesitate to pause that fast forward button.  I'm so thankful and will continue to count my Blessings....