Ode to Joel

It's not our anniversary, it's not Joel's birthday, it's not Valentine's Day- there isn't any special occasion that would merit me writing a love note about how wonderful my husband is. I just wanted to because, well, he is, and I don't need a special occasion to do that. I guess neither one of us needs a special occasion to do something nice because last night he did something sweet and spontaneous that made my heart melt. I had just started this post when Joel

came home from work. When I went down to say hello and give him a kiss he was turning on some music and without a word he pulled me close and started slow dancing with me. We danced through a couple songs and...I'll save you the gushy details. What a sweet, romantic guy he is! Things like that don't happen nearly often enough because of kids and work and school, so it was a very welcome surprise. It sure made me feel loved and special, which is how he always makes me feel. Here are some more reasons why I love him and think he's wonderful:

• He works very hard, even when he's sick and should be home in bed
• Works 50 hours a week, getting his MBA, works on the house, and manages to help me too on occasion
• He's extremely patient with his crazy wife
• He's a cute Daddy
• He's always willing to help me out around the house
• He very very rarely complains. Instead, he patiently listens to all of my complaints.
• He is very selfless and giving. He'd give someone his right arm if he could.
• He's very kind and sweet
• He is very forgiving, which I'm extremely grateful for.
• He's pretty darn cute!
• He's my dream come true in every way (Sorry for the cheese. I can't help it- it's how I am!)
• He's hilarious! He makes me laugh so hard (Yes, I know that's not very hard to do, but even still, no one makes me laugh like he does)
• He's an example for me in everything I need to work on. He makes me want to be a better person, and I am a better person because of him.
• He sees through all my stupid girl things I do (like when I say "I'm fine" when I'm really not)
• He's absolutely perfect for me.

I could go on and on, but I will spare all of you who are already cheesed out. I could never say enough, anyway. I'll just say one last thing, though. Joel- thank you for everything. You truly are a dream to me. I love you.