22 Things

Today is my 22nd Wedding Anniversary. Yes, that means 22 years of hubby putting up with me. I think he deserves sainthood, don't you? Well, in lieu of that, and because he's half-responsible for my "momhood," here are 22 reasons why he's the best:

1. He actually married me even after I broke up with him once using the lyrics from a Dan Fogelberg song. (Yeah, I know - I suck.)
2. He asked me to marry him after a day of bowling and while we were watching The Love Boat.
3. When I worked, he was ultra-supportive of my career and my parenting abilities.
4. He calls and asks my opinion on issues and challenges at work, even when I have no clue what he's talking about.
5. He's the proudest and best dad in the world. He brags about our kids and has given them their talent for and love of music.
6. He reads my blog and never criticizes it, even when my writing is sub-par.
7. He eats my cooking and actually compliments me on it, even when I know it doesn't even come close to good.
8. He's got more patience than I could ever dream of having.
9. When I have a problem, he always tries to help me solve it, even after I criticize his suggestions.
10. He loves to eat as much as I do.
11. He respects me and believes in me, even when I no longer believe in myself.
12. He made me a Green Bay Packer fan, and even after this season, it's still a good thing.
13. He always helps when I ask him - always.
14. He actually likes to go shopping, sometimes more than I do.
15. He's smarter than I'll ever be and is a good teacher as a result.
16. He's never crabby in the morning and understands that I am.
17. He always makes me feel like I look good, even when I don't.
18. He has lived through nearly a quarter-century with the crabbiest woman on earth...and still speaks to her.
19. He's a great listener.
20. He makes me feel important and never criticizes me.
21. He's not very expressive, but he tries really hard because it matters to me.
22. I trust him more than anyone else on earth and will love him forever.

What can I say? I'm one really, really lucky woman! Happy Anniversary hubby!