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But you do what you do for your family, because you love them. You want to make sure that everything is running smoothly so that everyone can do what they have to do. It may be hard sometimes, but which job isn’t?
There are still many things that take my breath away, and I am still capable of being swept off my feet.
This past Sunday, we were sitting in the kitchen eating dinner. My daughter was doing her usual, singing, and humming and eating, while my husband and I were talking.
Out of the blue, my husband just thanked me. Just like that. He thanked me for everything that I do around here, and for having such a good attitude about it.
He thanked me for making his breakfast at night so that he can eat it on the way to work in the morning.
He thanked me for taking care of our daughter, and said he was proud of what I was doing with her.
He thanked me for keeping the fort down, and thanked me for marrying him.
Like I said, I can still be swept off my feet.
I know that mothers and wives do what we need to do not because we want the fame and glory or we want our spouses in debt to us. We do it out of love.
So when my husband came out of left field and thanked me, that meant more to me than all the flowers that he could buy.
Flowers die, but words, they live on in memories. ~Kalley C
This evening, when your husband or wife comes home, thank them. Thank them for what they do. Be it go to work, grocery shopping, staying up late with a sick kid, or taking all the kids to school.
Try to be mindful. We sometimes take advantage of each other without even realizing it, but we can all learn to improve in time.
How often do you let your spouse know they are appreciated? How do you say thank you?
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Great post and good reminder! I have been trying to tell my husband thank you more and showing him I appreciate the things that he does.
Thank you. I’ve been looking for different ways to show my husband that I appreciate him, so I know that the small things do add up.
That is a beautiful thing to do! If I were married I would definitely make it a part of a normal routine. It’s important to let folks know how much you appreciate them.
The funny thing is, I learned to start saying thanks to my parents, and especially to my dad before he passed away. I wanted him to know that his efforts was not in vain. So I guess it counts with whomever is in your life, or who you have a relationship with. 🙂 Which reminds me, I need to tell my friends thank you too. We’ve been through it all!
That is nice I think words mean more than flowers. It’s important to say Thank you.
love this post. my husband caught me off guard like that not too long ago. it’s so nice to be appreciated and loved. love your quote, too!
Thank you Cam! It’s always good to be caught off guard with compliments.
I love this Kalley! What a great reminder to us all. It really is the little things that matter.Gratitude is such a special gift to give a loved one. While we’re on it….thank you for sharing a piece of yourself with us on the web 🙂
Aww, Lynn, you’re gonna make me blush. You’re very welcome. 🙂
I always say thank you for all you do to take care of us. I like for him to know and not assume that I really appreciate him.
He often tells me I’m doing a great job with the children or thanks me for the smallest things. Courtesy and a show of appreciation goes a long way.
That is true about the assuming part. You may assume they they know they are appreciated, but everyone really needs to hear the words.
It’s nice when our spouse/mate acknowledges verbally what we’re doing to contribute to the family and the relationship. I’m so agree the words will last a lifetime.
Last week I wrote my husband a note thanking him for being such a fantastic husband and father. He’s my BFF!
Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha
Notes are so cute to write, especially when your spouse is unsuspecting of them. Nothing can cheer up their day more than getting a little note telling them that they rock!
Acknowledgment by the spouse is very important not only for the self-esteem but for the relationship as a whole. Of course, it must be mutual:)
What a wonderful reminder! As I read this my husband is out working his PT job at 1a.m. to provide for our family. I will definitely thank him when he returns in the morning.
You are very welcome for the reminder. A little thanks go a long way. I know it brightens my husband’s mood to just get a thank you. I’m sure it will brighten your husband’s day too!
I know this is old, but someone clicked thru to this from my blog yesterday and I noticed it when I was looking at my blog stats.
This was the sweetest ever!!! I’m so jealous!! My husband said thank you to me once….it was the winter of 1905….I remember it well 🙂
I’m so bad at responding to comments ::hangs head:: But I know what you mean! When Mr. C does offer thanks, I’ll take what I can 😉
Wow! This was so beautifully written. I just loved it. I have mad respect for you as a stay-at-home mama. I really do wish I could do that, but we simply can’t afford it. You are my hero. You are right about thanking others. It’s so important to do that! You just never know the power of words and something as simple as a thank you can take your breath away.
Thank you for sharing and reminding us of what is really important in life! Hugs!
Carmen
Thank you Mrs. SugGar! I am reminded and blessed to have this opportunity to be home with my children, so I try my best to remember that when days are crazy. It’s also very true, we don’t know the power of words and how a simple word can change someone’s day–for the better or worse. When we are really in the thick of things, we sometimes forget that.
Hi Kailey C. I just wanted to say hello. I am visiting from SITS Sharefest. I love this post. It really just takes just a few words and a little bit of effort to uplift your spouse. It can be just a small gesture but it can make a world of difference in your marriage. Now just imagine if couples could do this for each other on a daily bases, it could totally change marriages everywhere. This is something that I have learned in my marriage and I try to remember everyday. Now that hubby of yours deserves an award for taking the time to share those sweet words with you. I am happy to have found your blog.
~Sh****@go**************.com
Hello, and thank you Sherri for coming to my blog! You are right, a small gesture (such as saying thank you) can make a huge difference in your marriage. It also allows your spouse to know and feel appreciated for what they do as well. I am so glad that you came by small space on the web! 🙂