Ten Years -- Lucky Me

Today is our ten year wedding anniversary. Since we decided to count Cabo as our big celebration seeing as we would have a newborn when it rolled around, and we are forced to attend Curriculum Night at school AGAIN this year I still wanted to do a little something to celebrate the actual day. So please induldge my sappy little post.

When I married Dustin, I thought I was pretty lucky. Well after 10 years, I don't just *think* it, I KNOW I am lucky. There are just some things that get better with time and being married to Dustin is one of them. I definitely think the first few years of marriage are bliss, but love is even better after all the newness fades and the struggles and responsibilities come. I can honestly say I love Dustin more today than our wedding day.

In honor of our ten years, here are ten fantastic things that Dustin does to make being married to him so easy. And don't worry -- these may be sappy, but they're pretty light hearted. I'll save the deep and serious stuff for just the two of us.

1. He does 90% of the cooking. And it's really good cooking too. People are always asking to get a recipe of something he's cooked for them. Every now and then I may make a meal -- like Father's Day or when he's out of town -- but even when he's gone on a business trip, he'll usually cook up a few meals for me to re-heat. And now that he works from home, he'll even make me lunch if he gets a chance.

2. He jumps at the chance to help me with my day. If he doesn't have a morning meeting, he'll offer to drive carpool for me or make everyone breakfast. On Saturdays he's been known to take all of them grocery shopping so Luke and I can nap and clean. If the laundry gets piled up he'll take a basket or two to fold and iron my Church clothes.

3. Dustin is a great friend to everyone -- including my friends. He offered to watch a friend's kids so we could run a race last year while her husband took the LSAT and he's watched another so we could throw a baby shower. He's gone and jumped a few cars, made plenty of meals after friends have had babies, and he never complains if we end up with a few extra kids helping a friend out.

4. He doesn't sweat the small stuff. When I got my first (and only) speeding ticket, Dustin was out of town. I was so upset about the whole thing and when I told him, he just told me not worry about it because it happens to everyone. There have been so many times I've made a mistake and he never gets mad and he never harps on it. He just lets things roll of his back. I've never had to hide a receipt or justify a purchase and he's alwasy generous when it comes to splitting the bill or treating a friend.

5. He has no guile. I don't think Dustin has ever met a person he doesn't like. So many times I get riled up about a person or a situation and Dustin can always help me settle down. He has the incredible ability to focus on the real issues and see the best in everyone.

6. He works hard to provide for our family. I'm so grateful for how hard he works at everything -- his job, his calling, taking care of our family. Dustin has never gotten anything but glowing reviews from everyone he works with.

7. He is willing to sacrifice sleep. He wakes up at 4:45 every morning so he can fit the gym into his busy schedule and is still willing to stay up to put Luke to bed, or make a late night run to the store for diapers, milk, or my Golden Spoon cravings.

8. He is partially responsible for the cutest kids EVER. I love my kids big brown eyes and sweet little dimples (except for poor Luke) that I know they got from their Daddy. Our first and our last weren't planned and Dustin always was so excited no matter what. His positive outlook and love for them from the get-go always helped me get over the shock and frustration.

9. He is a great Dad. Dustin knows all our kids' friends, their teachers names, their schedules, their favorite foods and toys. . . He's the one to take them to Urgent Care or the ER. He never complains about a night home alone with the kids while I go out with friends or when I was always running around for Church meetings. There isn't anything that our kids need that he's too busy for.

10. He loves me. Despite all my craziness and high-strung moments, he still tells me multiple times a day that he loves me. And I know he tries hard every day to make me happy

I know everyone thinks their husband is the greatest, but I think we can all agree that Dustin is pretty fantastic. I'm so very lucky because I'm pretty sure if I ended up with anyone else I'd be in trouble. I love you and thank you for making me so happy!