be a good husband

Of course this will be an ongoing goal but I’m marking it complete here at 43T to shorten my list.

Luckily I’ll be at home most days for the foreseeable future because my wife is recovering from surgery and will need plenty of help around the house for the next month or so.

What was that vow all those years ago? “In sickness and in health…”

It hasn’t been without its challenging times but I’m happy to say that my wife and I have now been married for 20 years.

We celebrated our anniversary the other night at the best restaurant in our region. Delicious food, which was important because we both love fine food. Excellent service too.

And to celebrate the 20 year milestone I organised a stretch limo too! What’s more, the kids and I managed to keep it a surprise until my wife saw it as we stepped outside our front door!

to listen more.

Sometimes life is busy and stressful for both of us. I need to remind myself to be patient. Not always easy.

But, as I read somewhere once, “love is patient and kind”. Those words have always resonated with me.

I’m doing my best to help her during the settling in period.

A rare opportunity presented itself yesterday and we actually went out to lunch together! Nothing outlandish but it was nice to share a meal that was prepared by someone else in the knowledge that our kids were elsewhere enjoying themselves.

... and agreed on some major purchases.

Champagne corks popped as a result.

Must be doing something right…

Well, she seemed pretty happy last Sunday as the kids and I prepared and served various yummy dishes for her. Although it was fortunate that she was on hand for advice, for example, when I was about to add three tablespoons (rather than teaspoons) of baking powder to the mixture for scones!

Clocked up 19 years yesterday so that’s something!