Valentine's Day musings

I was thinking about Valentine’s Day, and wanted to get a few thoughts down.

People always talk about keeping the spirit of a holiday throughout the whole year, doesn’t really matter what holiday it is. A lot of women seem to get upset because sure, maybe their husband does something great on Valentine’s Day but what about the rest of the year?

I was just thinking how lucky I am, because “the rest of the year” is exactly what Rus does. I never feel neglected, taken for granted, or like I’m on “the bottom of the list”. He is amazing at making me feel cherished, respected, and like I am his world.

When he gets home from work, he doesn’t take any time to unwind, relax, or chill out before coming to help with things. To tell the truth, I’d be fine if he needed to do that. I know he works his tail off all day, and he’s tired when he gets home. But he’s also so happy to be home that his way of unwinding is to be with me and the kids. The first thing he does when he gets home is give me a lovely, long hug and then asks what he can do for me, or what I need help with.

He does as much or possibly more housework than I do. I have never felt like he’s doing it to help me with “my” job. He considers as much his job as mine.

He is always looking for new ways to tell me and show me that he loves me.

After the kids go to bed, it’s our time. There is never any “Oh, I have to finish this project for work” or anything, and I don’t keep cleaning. We don’t usually even answer the phone after about 7:30 (much to the chagrin, I’m sure, of all the people that are trying to call us). That time is precious and we use it to grow closer to each other every day. So although we always do something for Valentine’s Day, and we always enjoy that time together, I have never felt like I needed a huge fancy something on Valentine’s Day. Rus is my Valentine all year.