I had a patient (a little old lady), who used to say this rhyme to us aides:
“When I get discouraged
about my single lot
I think of all the guys I know
who’s wives I’m glad I’m not.”
We thought it was hilarious and it has stuck with me for years. I’m not single and I’m not saying there are not other guys out there who are simply wonderful and make great husbands and fathers but man……… I’m sure glad that Travis is my husband. I tell Travis this on a weekly basis (if not more). He laughs and asks me why I say that. I tell him that he is just perfect for me. Here are a few things about being married to Travis that I really appreciate.
~I rarely do the dishes because Trav is a kitchen/dish nazi and likes to do them himself
~He takes care of Chance 3 nights a week, while I work, and has since he was only 5 weeks old
~He takes care of Chance even on the nights when I am home, so that I can sleep
~He supports me and appreciates me
~He listens to my concerns, triumphs, fails, and ideas. And then he listens some more. And he never gets sick of it.
~He honors his priesthood and magnifies his callings
~He teases me to a point that’s healthy for any human being. Everyone needs to be teased.
~He cares about my feelings and acts accordingly, even if that means throwing himself under the bus, which he has done on multiple occasions for me
~He is always on my side, even when I probably don’t deserve it
~He compliments me whether I look homeless or spent 3 hours getting ready
~He is a sports addict
~My family loves him more than they love me! (immediate and extended) He is truly loved and cared about when family is around. They enjoy his presence.
~He never makes inappropriate or embarrassing jokes. He remains classy in all situations.
~He will eat anything that I cook, and he will compliment me on it, even if it’s just macaroni and cheese
~He balances me. I rarely have trouble with anxiety now that I am with him. He helps me keep things in perspective.
~We have a level of trust that some couples can only dream of.
~He doesn’t hesitate to roll up his sleeves and get to work, no matter what the task is. Lazy would never be used to describe Travis
~He is just. All things in life must be fair. I think this a great quality in a father.
~He is teachable. We are all learning new things every day and he does not shy away or claim that he doesn’t need to learn more.
~Travis perseveres. When the going gets tough, the tough get going and Travis has proved himself to be TOUGH on several occasions.
We decided a long time ago that we are both in this together. 100%. All the time. That’s what marriage takes. I’m so proud of the relationship we have and the strong marriage we have built. It hasn’t been easy but it is sooooo worth it. I love strengthening our marriage every day and learning to work together and appreciate what the other person brings to the table for our family.
Travis, I am so glad that I ended up with you. Neither of us are perfect, and neither of us claim to be, but we work hard for each other and for our family, and that sounds pretty perfect to me! You are my perfect Valentine!
