Todd

Our fifth wedding anniversary is coming up. I have a babysitter, so we can attend the harvest ball. I am excited. We also took our trip to Boise (not quite white water rafting, but we made it into a fun vacation even though the kids were with us.) We really did enjoy ourselves.
Dad has told me (about five times now) about when Todd was younger. He got a candy bar at school (or church) for something. He brought it home and gave everyone a peice, but there wasn't any left for him. Todd said "that's okay. I'll get another one another day." Or something like that. You would think I'd have it down pat. But that is Todd.
I feel I should take a moment and talk about Todd. He is so amazing. Last night, while we were canning, he told me I was wonderful probably every 10 minutes or so. He knows I like to hear it. Usually he tells me about 2-3 times a day. He is more understanding than most. He is patient with me as I try to keep a clean house while nurturing and loving two toddlers. He encourages me for my improvements and thanks me for my efforts. He understands when I fall short. And only rarely will I hear that he'd like something done differnent or better. It is obvious that he loves me and our girls.
He is patient when I am not, and I when he isn't. We balance each other out well. I tend to dream, and he keeps me real: and I keep him dreaming. He is the sound of reason when I get excited or mad. And he forgives so readily--and when he forgives he usually forgets completly. (There are many advantages that come with not having a great memory.)
He often gets up early to help me with papers. And he doesn't complain as long as they aren't left to him completely (although he does them anyway.) And then he goes and works a long work day. He often comes home to help can, or do something the kids want him to, or to help me with a project. He is so good to us.
I wouldn't call him a romantic, but he is very sweet and very thoughtful. He is becoming just what I need. I hope he can say the same about me someday. I am so proud of him. I know there is greatness within him. I've always seen it. And he's starting to show it, although he'll tell you he doesn't know what I'm talking about. He is still gaining confidence. But I love him dearly. He is my husband, my lover, and my very best friend. I am better because of him.