Green Bees & Sweet Peas: June 2013

I am obsessed with my children. Its pretty obvious why; My little P is a beautiful spunky and sweet sass-ball and S is a sweet, affectionate little lover boy. They are awesome. I love them so much that, as cheesy as it sounds, I feel like my heart may explode...literally. They consume so much of my thoughts, time, and energy that I feel like I might (unintentionally) neglect other people in my life. Especially my husband. He works, I stay home with the kiddos, when he's home from work, I work (yay! for a flexible job) and he takes care of the kids. Some days we barely have time for a conversation by bedtime... I am not complaining; we have the perfect schedules to spend time with our kids which is the biggest priority to both of us. We work for great people who help us facilitate this. I am so thankful.

Sometimes though, through the hussle-and-bussle of the week, I feel like I might over look and take for granted how great of a husband and father he truly is.

Brice,

On Father's Day and every day I want you to know:

How much WE LOVE YOU. Your patient, rational, and easy going nature is the perfect compliment to my obsessive, high strung, scatter-brained personality.

I am grateful to have someone who makes me feel beautiful and appreciated. Your ability to look past my snappiness and moodiness and almost never snap back does not go unnoticed. I love that you laugh when I get so annoyed that I growl. Dancing around the living room with you and our kids makes me feel happiness that I thought could never exist.

I adore watching you with our little girl. I know that because she has a daddy like you she will understand how she should be treated by men when she grows up. You do a great job of teaching her to stand up for herself when she needs to, but at the same time teach her to show empathy and compassion. She has so much of your silly, sometimes show-boaty, personality. I know that she feels safe, secure, and loved by you.

Seeing our little man with you melts my heart. He clearly adores you. He misses you when you are not here and lights up every time you come through the door (whether you've been gone 4 days or 4 minutes). He treats me so sweetly. He's not even two-years-old and he can sense when I am sad and kisses and hugs me until I feel better. He is the warmest and most affectionate person I know, next to you. I know he will grow into a good man because you are in his life.

We are so lucky to have you. I do not know what I would do without you. I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU.