Life is crazy and sometimes doesn't allow the time to celebrate birthdays appropriately...like today. Because of work meetings, scout meetings, drill try-outs, and numerous other things, there was no time in the day to gather the 4 of us together to celebrate Jeff''s birthday. Therefore, we had a birthday breakfast! (This is the 1st breakfast I have made my family in years...I'm not a breakfast cookin' kind of mom/wife.)
10 Things I love about Jeff: (I love so many things about him, I had to narrow it down to only 10 for the blog - don't want this to be too boring for visitors.)
1. He loves me - unconditionally. Even though I push the boundary of his love - a lot - Jeff astounds me by loving me anyways. Amazing man!
2. His patience. Ha Ha! K - everyone knows he's not terribly patient, BUT even when I wrecked my new car into the light pole (that was not moving & has been there for years) he did not raise his voice or criticize or complain. OK, maybe he complained a little bit because I called and woke him up at 5am to come rescue me...I was leaving work & he was snug in bed on that cold winter morning. But, he never made me feel stupid (I think he could tell I was already feeling stupid) nor did he criticize me. And he has put up with me and my stupidity for 21+ years - that takes patience. Actually, maybe tolerance is the optimal word...
3. He is smart. Not smart like 7th grade math homework, but smart like 7th grade science project homework. He has been the kids' go-to man for big school projects for years now. He was even my go-to man for big college projects and occasional church projects. He is intelligent in political ways and financial ways where I fall extremely short. He is brilliant in the business world and international world. And closer to home, he is excellent at problem-solving around the house! He always has the solution for every problem we bring to him - which we do on a daily basis. He fixes the computers, the internet, the phones, the cell phones, the cars, the motorcycles, the 4-wheeler, the trailer, the toilet, the washer, the dryer, the dishwasher, the stove, the sprinklers, the yard, the walls, the basement, the electrical, and even the dinner half the time. :) I love that man!
4. He loves animals. Jeff does not hunt or kill animals, and loves and adores all our pets. Even the ones I bring home without his permission. (Tolerance here again!)
5. His warmth. I LOVE crawling into our cold bed at night and spooning to steal all his heat.
6. His impersonations. Not everyone knows he's good at impersonations and that's because he doesn't openly share his unique talent. But it is great fun when he surprises me with one. I have to be listening because I only get like 30 seconds each year. I laugh and beg for more, but sadly have to wait...
7. His hard work ethic. Because of Jeff we live in a beautiful home with a beautiful yard, have a car for every day of the week (seriously), plenty of food to eat, awesome clothes to wear, get to take years of dance lessons to prepare for the huge cost of drill team, years of AYSO soccer, rec b-ball and comp b-ball, go on amazing vacations, get to go out to eat pretty much whenever we want, go to movies, and have awesome birthday and Christmas celebrations. Thank you, Jeff, for spoiling us!
8. He is honest. I have never known Jeff to tell a lie or lead someone astray.
9. His commitment. He is committed to me, to our marriage, our family, our children, our church, our church leaders, our God, our neighbors, our friends, our co-workers, our bosses, our schools, our coaches, our obligations.
10. And last on my list (but not least of course)...I love, love, love that he is older than me!!! HE HE! Love you, Babe! Have a Happy Birthday!
Jeff - 43 years old today!
My OLD man!
