31 Reasons I Love My Husband On HIs 31st Birthday

1. He is disciplined.
2. He stands up for what he believes in. (sometimes this drives me crazy, but for this list, it's a good thing)
3. He takes care of all the things that I hate, like checking accounts and insurance and payments and secret numbers (pin numbers) and budgets.
4. He is handsome.
5. He challenges me.
6. He likes to have a good time with our kids.
7. He is funny.
8. He always tells me that I'm pretty and that he loves me.
9. He cleaned up the doggy diarrhea this morning.
10. He indulges my passions like going to every possible David Gray concert and visiting each city's Anthropologie and art museum.
11. We always have fun on trips.
12. He always wants the kids and I to be safe.
13. He prays with the kids every night.
14. He works hard to to pursue what he loves, like his cycling.
15. He is always trying to grow and be a better man. He's a lot different than when we were married 6 years ago.
16. He always encourages me to get out and do things and visit my family and have time to myself.
17. He loves my family and genuinely likes being around them.
18. He is sacrificing his schedule to cart me around lately because of my aversion to driving.
19. He takes out the trash, makes the bed, takes Puddy out in the early morning and the late night, and cleans the shower.
20. He gave me the most beautiful engagement ring when he proposed.
21. He is super smart.
22. He can figure out almost anything.
23. He is a good singer and is musical and can talk about things like time signatures in songs.
24. He is informed about what is going on in our world and really cares about it.
25. He loves his friends and would do anything for them.
26. He's not afraid to try new things...deer hunting, pasta, strawberries.
27. He is strong in his convictions.
28. He is generous with charities and good causes.
29. He works very very hard to provide for his family.
30. He is honest.
31. He scratches my back.

Things About My Husband That Make Me Jealous

1. Kid-free lunches with his friends

2. Being in the car without kids during the day

3. Going to Cardinal games (esp. when it's in green seats or luxury boxes)

4. He eats whatever he wants...usually guilt-free

5. He's typically good at whatever he does

6. He gets to leave our house every day and gets paid to do so

7. He has more freedom in his schedule than I do

Components Of One Of My Husbands Favorite Meals

1. White rice

2. Scrambled eggs

3. Bojangles seasoning

A's Honey-Do List

1. Disassemble the jumper and store

2. Help me with the laundry room

3. Store ladder and pack-n-play

4. Get rid of pile of books

5. Move exercise bike

6. Trash and recycling

7. Help me with party invitations

Why My Husband Is Awesome

1. I got a box of Liz Lovely cookies in the mail last night.
2. He gives me back massages and head rubs any time I ask.
3. He always wants me to spend time with my friends.
4. He takes care of all the manly business at our house...trash, recycling, electronics, moving things, etc.
5. He is so much fun with the kids...they LOVE when he gets home.
6. He becomes a better man every day.
7. He always tells me he loves me and that I am pretty and a great wife.
8. He puts up with me. I know I seem so awesome on my blog (right?) but I am not totally awesome.
9. He makes me laugh a lot.
10. He provides well for our family and is wonderful at financial planning and money stuff.
11. He's good at picking out gifts for me.
12. He pursues God.
13. He's good at cheering me up.
14. He can put the kids back to sleep better than I can.

Ways I Can Reach My Husband During The Day

1. His cell phone

2. Work phone

3. Text message

4. His work email

5. My new favorite, a message through "words with friends" (iPhone game app)

What I'm Hoping A Can Do For Me This Week

1. Spray paint some wood
2. Buy his parents Christmas gifts
3. Watch the kids Wednesday night
4. Take the recycling to the drop
5. Pick up my mom's birthday gift
6. Pack the car and drive us to AR for Christmas

Ways We Celebrate Father's Day (Murphy-Style)

1. I made brunch for Andy and W....Challah Bread Pudding, Eggs, Bacon, Fruit

2. Andy got to go run his errands alone, alas the gun store not open on Sundays

3. Andy got to take a long nap in bed

4. I made dinner....Pork Tenderloin a la Missy, Cornflake Potatoes, Salad, Cranberry Sauce, and Heath Bar Cake for dessert

5. We watched Role Models (not the best movie) after dinner

Thing That Winnie Does That Remind Me Of Andy

1. The need to always be making sounds
2. Bouts of strength
3. Not "does", but thick thighs
4. Ridiculous noises
5. Goofy behavior
6. Gas
7. Picky eater
8. Seemingly has allergies
9. Looks IDENTICAL to Andy
10. Likes drum beats and banging on things
11. Loves me well