Thanksgiving in July

I’ve decided to celebrate Thanksgiving in July. No, I’m not about to roast a turkey. I just want to take this opportunity to express thanks to my husband for being such a great guy. While I’m at it, I’ll congratulate myself for making such an excellent choice in a spouse this time around!

My husband always tells me he’s not that spectacular, nice, or wonderful, I’m just used to being treated very poorly. He may be right. If he offers to stop at the store and pick something up on the way home from work, I practically cry, I’m so appreciative.

When he cleans up after dinner, I feel like I’ve won the lottery. Maybe I do overreact to these simple gestures of kindness and consideration. However, when in your last relationship you were treated with blatant disregard and outright neglect, you learn to appreciate the little things the next time around.

I know this sounds overly sentimental, but I really do appreciate the little things my husband does. When he comes home from work, the first thing he does is give me a kiss. When we watch TV, he always asks me to sit next to him and hold his hand. He lets the dog outside late in the evening when I’m tired.

Last night, I had a splitting headache. He cleaned up after dinner and tucked me into bed, telling me to get some rest. Lastly, I PROMISED him I wouldn’t discuss our sex life here, so I’ll only say it’s probably the number one thing I appreciate about him!

On this Thanksgiving Day in July, ladies, rest assured good men do exist. You may have to be patient and selective, but they are out there.