Friday, November 28, 2008

My Husband Rocks

I wanted to start an "I'm Thankful For..." album this year so earlier this week I printed out a few "Thanksgiving-y" shapes for us to write our thoughts on. Last night we sat down together and wrote 4 things each that we are thankful for. Even without looking at the handwriting, it is so obvious who wrote each thought. As I've mentioned, I really dislike any type of creative writing (which you can probably tell from reading this blog). Dave's are beautifully written and mine, well mine sound as if a 4th grader wrote them. Proof:
Dave: I am thankful that the first sight I see every morning is the most beautiful blue eyes and warmest smile in the world. I am greeted with love and beauty every day.

Mine: For my job, as many people have lost theirs.

Dave: I am thankful to be surrounded by supportive people who no matter what I've done, refuse to give up on me.

Mine: For my family and friends.



David: I am thankful for the fact that my life is so enriched with gifts, miracles, and love, that I can honestly thank God for every day.

Mine: For my loving, understanding, patient, supportive, and talented husband.

David: I am thankful that I am married to the woman I dreamt about my whole life.

Mine: For having a fulfilling and creative outlet that not only allows me to express myself, but makes it possible to connect with other creative and resourceful people.

Ok, I gotta say that last one is pretty good - too bad I didn't write it. I sat in my chair and stared at the wall trying to figure out how to put my thoughts into words. So I told my husband what I was thinking, he wrote it down for me, and I copied it.

My husband rocks because he has a way with words and because he took this little project seriously and wrote things that our kids will be able to read some day (he can be a little.....let's say silly, sometimes). ;o)

4 comments:

Frizzy said...

I love this idea. I asked my guests to bring 1 picture of something they were thankful for. I made cute little picture holders for each of their photos and half of the people didn't participate. Made me sad. I didn't want to let anyone feel left out so I didn't do the activity I had planned. It's great when people take fun things like your book seriously. I am sooo thankful you had a nice day together.

Jodi said...

Awesome idea! Don't sell yourself short though. Your ideas may have had less words, but they were just as BIG in thought and meaning!

It's Always Something Around Here said...

Great idea!!!

I may have to borrow this one next Thanksgiving.

katylinvw said...

what a great idea! and he totally rocks for participating wholeheartedly!