I had to take Esther for a check up at the doctors. Her eye looks so much better than it did even last night. I still wanted to take her is just to make sure that everything is on the mend. Her appointment was at 1:50 and you met us there. I pulled into the parking spot and saw you start to get out of the car. You had stopped by Starbucks on the way and bought me a passion tea and some lemon pound cake, my favorite. You know that I have had a rough week between dealing with Esther's infection and the kids not acting properly. I also have started having headaches in the afternoon that put a crimp in my evenings. Thank you so much for being so thoughtful. It was a little thing but it makes me feel special.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
February 28, 2013
Kimberly - I love you because you met me at the doctors appointment and brought me Starbucks.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
February 27, 2013
Kimberly - I love you because you came home early from work so I would not have to take all 8 children to the ER.
Esther has been fighting this infection since Friday night. I am so tired of it all. What started out as a little pimple has turned into a huge deal with 2 antibiotics, probiotics, heating pads, and phone calls back and forth to the doctor. I feel like I have been on the phone for the past three days. When I was told to take her to the ER I literally broke down and cried. I was already worn out from dealing with kids who were antsy from not being able to play outside and trying to deal with school work. I was so thankful that you had the foresight to tell me to just wait an hour until you got home. You knew that I could not handle taking all the kids to the ER. I would have been a basket case. Thank you so much for knowing when I am overwhelmed and stepping in and rescuing me.
Esther has been fighting this infection since Friday night. I am so tired of it all. What started out as a little pimple has turned into a huge deal with 2 antibiotics, probiotics, heating pads, and phone calls back and forth to the doctor. I feel like I have been on the phone for the past three days. When I was told to take her to the ER I literally broke down and cried. I was already worn out from dealing with kids who were antsy from not being able to play outside and trying to deal with school work. I was so thankful that you had the foresight to tell me to just wait an hour until you got home. You knew that I could not handle taking all the kids to the ER. I would have been a basket case. Thank you so much for knowing when I am overwhelmed and stepping in and rescuing me.
Monday, February 25, 2013
February 25, 2013
Kimberly - I love Carl because we were able to meet for lunch after Esther's doctors appointment.
You were very apologetic about not being able to meet for the actual appointment. The older ones stayed in the car with Tirzah so I just had Daniel, Sam, and Caleb with me in addition to Esther. The appointment ended up being a lot more involved with the draining of the boil and the possibility of MRSA. Very scary. It was nice to meet you afterwards to get a little break before the trip to Target to pick up the medication for Esther. Thank you so much for the little reprieve in my day.
You were very apologetic about not being able to meet for the actual appointment. The older ones stayed in the car with Tirzah so I just had Daniel, Sam, and Caleb with me in addition to Esther. The appointment ended up being a lot more involved with the draining of the boil and the possibility of MRSA. Very scary. It was nice to meet you afterwards to get a little break before the trip to Target to pick up the medication for Esther. Thank you so much for the little reprieve in my day.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
February 24, 2013
Kimberly - I love you because you let me take Esther out to the fabric store even though you did not feel well. It meant a lot to her just to go out and look at sewing patterns and fabric.
I know you do not understand the fascination our daughter has with fashion. She is a girl and loves dresses. She is so excited about her Disney dresses she can wear when we go to Florida. She loves it when I make her dresses. She gets such satisfaction from telling people that her mom made her dress. I love to see her eyes light up when the dress I am making comes together. Growing up with four brothers I guess it is hard to get used to the girly things she is into. Just tonight you were picking on me because I said I needed to go out and get a black pair of crocs to wear to Florida. I said that I have brown ones but I can't wear them with my black skirts. You just laughed. I love you for understanding how much this means to her. She is also learning great skills in picking out patterns and fabric and learning how clothes are made. She will use these skills later in her life. Thanks for being an understanding daddy.
I know you do not understand the fascination our daughter has with fashion. She is a girl and loves dresses. She is so excited about her Disney dresses she can wear when we go to Florida. She loves it when I make her dresses. She gets such satisfaction from telling people that her mom made her dress. I love to see her eyes light up when the dress I am making comes together. Growing up with four brothers I guess it is hard to get used to the girly things she is into. Just tonight you were picking on me because I said I needed to go out and get a black pair of crocs to wear to Florida. I said that I have brown ones but I can't wear them with my black skirts. You just laughed. I love you for understanding how much this means to her. She is also learning great skills in picking out patterns and fabric and learning how clothes are made. She will use these skills later in her life. Thanks for being an understanding daddy.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
February 23, 2013
Kimberly - I love Carl because he works so hard to make improvements to our house.
We discovered a few years ago that the vinyl flooring in our house was installed poorly. It start to shrink away from the only glue that was put down. It was only glued around the edges and that glue failed. It was getting dangerous as the floor just kept pulling away. We knew we had to fix it so you spent months researching flooring options and came up with a very economical option. You decided to try it out in the kids bathroom before we tackled the kitchen. Today was the day that you put in the bathroom floor. You have worked hard all day just prepping. You did not even start to put the tile in until after dinner. I love that you are so diligent in making the improvements to the house. I love that you are a hard worker. It looks beautiful.
We discovered a few years ago that the vinyl flooring in our house was installed poorly. It start to shrink away from the only glue that was put down. It was only glued around the edges and that glue failed. It was getting dangerous as the floor just kept pulling away. We knew we had to fix it so you spent months researching flooring options and came up with a very economical option. You decided to try it out in the kids bathroom before we tackled the kitchen. Today was the day that you put in the bathroom floor. You have worked hard all day just prepping. You did not even start to put the tile in until after dinner. I love that you are so diligent in making the improvements to the house. I love that you are a hard worker. It looks beautiful.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
February 21, 2013
Kimberly - I love you because you bring me home soda from work after I have had a hard day. You also love me enough to let me know when your plans change at work.
Yesterday was a day where we were off our schedule. I met with my mom to go to the home school store to pick up some books. We got home and started finishing school. When I looked up at the clock it was 5:40 and I had not even thought about dinner. I called you and you were on your way home. Panic mode set in. I thawed some sausage quickly and began to fix potatoes and sausage with vegetable. A simple salad and bread finished the meal. Simple but filling. You called from your car and asked if I needed anything. The only thing I told you was a soda. I know, not very healthy. It is my special treat every now and then. You stopped by McDonald's and came home. Those extra couple minutes allowed me time to have dinner ready as soon as you walked in the door.
Last night you told me that you were going to be out of the office today. You had a site visit in Chapel Hill. Your plans changed and you thought of me. You sent me a text saying that your plans had changed. It makes me feel special when I know that you are thinking of me throughout your work day. Thanks sweetie for making me feel special. Know that I am praying for you as you are at work.
Yesterday was a day where we were off our schedule. I met with my mom to go to the home school store to pick up some books. We got home and started finishing school. When I looked up at the clock it was 5:40 and I had not even thought about dinner. I called you and you were on your way home. Panic mode set in. I thawed some sausage quickly and began to fix potatoes and sausage with vegetable. A simple salad and bread finished the meal. Simple but filling. You called from your car and asked if I needed anything. The only thing I told you was a soda. I know, not very healthy. It is my special treat every now and then. You stopped by McDonald's and came home. Those extra couple minutes allowed me time to have dinner ready as soon as you walked in the door.
Last night you told me that you were going to be out of the office today. You had a site visit in Chapel Hill. Your plans changed and you thought of me. You sent me a text saying that your plans had changed. It makes me feel special when I know that you are thinking of me throughout your work day. Thanks sweetie for making me feel special. Know that I am praying for you as you are at work.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
February 20, 2013
Carl - I love you because you understand the importance of building relationships with our children and allow me to take them out in the evening. Thanks for watching the kids.
Kimberly - I love you because you are teaching our daughter how a young man should treat her.
Kimberly - I love you because you are teaching our daughter how a young man should treat her.
You and Esther went on a date last night. I believe you went to Golden Corral and then to Cold Stone Creamery. I am jealous. You did not bring anything home for me.;) Just kidding. I love how she looked forward to it and wanted you to hurry home. She so wanted me to curl her hair but her thin little girl hair just would not cooperate. She was disappointed. She waited at the window looking for you to come home. She was so excited. You took pictures and she looked so big in them. She is getting older. I am so thankful for a husband who treats his little girls with respect and love. You are definitely teaching her what kind of man to look for when she gets married. I love you for that. Please keep taking her on dates and me too.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
February 19, 2013
Carl - I love you because you take care of my laundry and ironing. It really makes it easier for me to get out the door in the morning.
Kimberly - I love you because you are making memories with the boys by playing games with them at night.
We have been trying to break the habit that our children have of being attached to electronics. Our children are constantly asking to play with the Nintendo, iPad, iPods, computers, televisions, and phones. At the kids exchange I found some really cool games for the little ones that we have been playing. I bought Carl Axis and Allies for his birthday. That is a game that he loved to play as a teenager. At Target on our date night we found Star Wars Monopoly and the boys love it. They have played every night. I am so glad to come downstairs and see games being played instead of the television on. It encourages me that it is possible to break this habit that we have instilled in our children. Carl, you are truly making memories with the kids and it makes me love you that much more.
Kimberly - I love you because you are making memories with the boys by playing games with them at night.
Monday, February 18, 2013
February 18, 2013
Carl - I love you because you make awesome apple pie.
Kimberly - I love you because you are patient with me in waiting for your birthday apple pie.
Your birthday was the 7th. With Alex's birthday and Valentines Day and your parents coming down your birthday kind of got lost in the bustle of life. Not to mention the kids and I have been sick, especially Tirzah and Sam. They have had the croup and very bad too. I have not gotten much sleep between coughing and humidifiers and breathing treatments. You kind of got lost in me taking care of the little ones and school and the house and the celebrations. You did request an apple pie so I made you one yesterday. Actually I made you two. I just want you to know that I do love you and all too soon it will be just me and you again. The days of diapers and schooling and coughs and birthday cakes will pass in the blink of the eye. Please gently remind me when I lose sight of the fact that I loved you first and I love you the most.
Kimberly - I love you because you are patient with me in waiting for your birthday apple pie.
Your birthday was the 7th. With Alex's birthday and Valentines Day and your parents coming down your birthday kind of got lost in the bustle of life. Not to mention the kids and I have been sick, especially Tirzah and Sam. They have had the croup and very bad too. I have not gotten much sleep between coughing and humidifiers and breathing treatments. You kind of got lost in me taking care of the little ones and school and the house and the celebrations. You did request an apple pie so I made you one yesterday. Actually I made you two. I just want you to know that I do love you and all too soon it will be just me and you again. The days of diapers and schooling and coughs and birthday cakes will pass in the blink of the eye. Please gently remind me when I lose sight of the fact that I loved you first and I love you the most.
February 17, 2013
I love you because of the desire you have to build good relationships with each and every one of children.
You made it a priority this weekend to take all of the children out for breakfast. Your mom and I took Tirzah and Esther out on Saturday morning. We had a great time at Golden Corral. You and your dad took the older three boys out to Golden Corral on Sunday and had a bible study. I think your dad was impressed. Tomorrow you are taking the three little ones to Chick Fil A. They are so excited. You told them tonight and they had trouble going to sleep because they are so excited.
I am thankful for a man who desires to have his children's hearts. Keep up the good work my beloved.
You made it a priority this weekend to take all of the children out for breakfast. Your mom and I took Tirzah and Esther out on Saturday morning. We had a great time at Golden Corral. You and your dad took the older three boys out to Golden Corral on Sunday and had a bible study. I think your dad was impressed. Tomorrow you are taking the three little ones to Chick Fil A. They are so excited. You told them tonight and they had trouble going to sleep because they are so excited.
I am thankful for a man who desires to have his children's hearts. Keep up the good work my beloved.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
February 16, 2013
Carl - I love you because of the love you show to the unloveable (me).
Kimberly - DITTO!!!!!!
Kimberly - DITTO!!!!!!
February 15, 2013
I love Carl because he came home early to spend time with his parents who are visiting from Maryland and we had a date night.
February 14, 2013
I love Carl because he understands that when he calls and I complain about the cake taking longer to bake, dinner not being started and the house being a mess that I am not really mad at him. I am just venting. The cake got made and was delicious, dinner was late but excellent, and my house will get clean tomorrow. He loves me despite my grumblings.
Happy Valentines Day!!!!!
Happy Valentines Day!!!!!
February 13, 2013
I love Carl because he brings Bo Berry biscuits for the kids in the morning but still encourage me to stay on my juice fast.
February 11, 2013
I love Carl because he loves to spend time with the boys at night building those relationships with them.
February 10, 2013
I love Carl because he brought home dinner tonight because I had a migraine and a cold. Also for letting me go upstairs and rest.
February 9, 2013
I love Carl because when I am at the grocery store he takes care of the kids and tries to get them to clean the house and do the laundry so I have a clean house to come home to.
February 8, 2013
I love Carl because he makes the time to get up early on Friday mornings to meet with other men in the church to encourage each other to grow in The Lord.
February 7, 2013
I love Carl because he is so willing to watch the kids while Esther and I go meet with other girls and women at our Keepers meeting, especially since it is his birthday today.
Happy Birthday my sweet man.
Happy Birthday my sweet man.
February 6, 2013
I love Carl because he finally took me to Flemmings Steak House. Boy, was it delicious. Hands down it was the best steak I have ever had.
February 5, 2013
I love Carl because he made my life easier today my bringing home lasagna left over from a lunch meeting he had.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
January 31, 2013
I love Carl because you make me feel special when you compliment me.
I love Kimberly because of your unselfish love and care for our family.
I love Kimberly because of your unselfish love and care for our family.
January 30, 2013
I love Carl because he put the date on his "I love you because..." frame. The joke is he always forgets the date so when I go back to blog I can never tell what day he wrote it.
I love Kimberly because of your patience when I had to work late last night.
I love Kimberly because of your patience when I had to work late last night.
January 29, 2013
I love Carl because he has asked men in the church to hold him accountable in leading our family.
January 26, 2013
I love Carl because he is making us communicating better a priority and we are working on making our relationship stronger than ever.
January 25, 2013
I love Carl because he came home early so I would not have to worry about him driving on the roads after they got really bad. Thanks Sweetie.
January 23, 2013
I love Carl because he is sensitive to when I am upset and gives me the time and space I need to get myself together.
January 20, 2013
I love Carl because he enjoys watching football almost as much as I do. Go RAVENS!!!!!!!
January 19, 2013
I love Carl because he gets so excited to try new things, even if I think going over someone's house to slaughter ducks is a weird thing to do.
January 18, 2013
In a rotten mood today and I am upset with my man for a stupid reason. I really don't feel like being encouraging and loving tonight but I will because it is what God calls me to.
I love Carl because even when Satan is attacking me you still love me.
I love Carl because even when Satan is attacking me you still love me.
January 17, 2013
I love my man because he keeps encouraging me to keep exercising and tells me not to give up even though I am in pain.
January 14, 2013
I love Carl because he was patient with Alex this morning and took him out to have one on one time together. I could tell the difference today in his attitude. Praise God for small moves forward.
January 13, 2013
I love Carl because he beat us home and was there to greet us warmly and was not upset over sandwiches for dinner.
January 12, 2013
I love Carl because of the fact that he serves in the Army Reserves. I am so proud of him.
January 11, 2013
I love Carl because he makes me take one of the kids with me grocery shopping.
I so enjoyed my evening with Alex. I especially enjoyed his laugh and smile which I do not see that often.
I so enjoyed my evening with Alex. I especially enjoyed his laugh and smile which I do not see that often.
January 10, 2013
I love Carl because he knows when my "I'm fine" is a lie.
You always seem to know when you call that when I say things are okay when they are not. You just treat me with gentleness and try to draw out what is wrong with me.
You always seem to know when you call that when I say things are okay when they are not. You just treat me with gentleness and try to draw out what is wrong with me.
Monday, February 4, 2013
January 8, 2013
I love you because you made Sam feel special last night.
He got to pick out his skylander last night as a reward for being potty trained. He was so excited. He even announced to the person working at Best Buy that he got it for going poo poo on the potty. I was quite embarrassing.
He got to pick out his skylander last night as a reward for being potty trained. He was so excited. He even announced to the person working at Best Buy that he got it for going poo poo on the potty. I was quite embarrassing.
January 6, 2013
Carl, I love you because you love me despite that I am a sinner!
It was a rough evening!
It was a rough evening!
January 5, 2013
I love you because you put Tirzah in her bed last night after I was up late trying to get her to go to sleep. She wanted to play at 12:30.
January 4, 2013
Carl, I love you because he makes the best hamburgers EVER and makes them for me after he has worked hard all day. Thank you sweetie!!!!
It was a rough day. I had hamburger thawing and was going to make something but I got a migraine. I called you and asked you to make your hamburgers. You came home after a long da at work and made them for me. You got out the electric griddle and cooked them. They were so yummy. Thank you for making my hard day a little easier.
It was a rough day. I had hamburger thawing and was going to make something but I got a migraine. I called you and asked you to make your hamburgers. You came home after a long da at work and made them for me. You got out the electric griddle and cooked them. They were so yummy. Thank you for making my hard day a little easier.
January 3, 2013
Carl, I love you because you took the time to snuggle with Sam this morning and kiss Tirzah.
Kimberly, I love you because you don't bug me when I don't write a new note for a while.
When you leave for work the kids are normally asleep. This morning though Sam woke up and you got to snuggle with him. It was so cute. When you were done snuggling with him, Tirzah woke up and before you left you kissed her so sweetly. It makes me love you so much more when you show love an care to our children.
Kimberly, I love you because you don't bug me when I don't write a new note for a while.
When you leave for work the kids are normally asleep. This morning though Sam woke up and you got to snuggle with him. It was so cute. When you were done snuggling with him, Tirzah woke up and before you left you kissed her so sweetly. It makes me love you so much more when you show love an care to our children.
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