I once read a magazine article that cautioned, “Don’t try to make your Mr. Right, Mr. Perfect.”
What a wise statement.
As years pass, I often find myself doing just that. How easy it is to take our spouses for granted, and get caught up in the stressful stuff of life that ultimately doesn’t matter. If I take even a single step back to look at the whole picture, I quickly understand how fortunate I am to have married this man.
It’s more than the fact that he’s a hard worker, an attentive husband and father, and that he fills the gas tank. He fills the gaps I leave as a parent, he’s playful and loves to fish. And he helps me to become who I want to be. How could I ask for more?
I love you, Mr. Right!
Readers, please join me in wishing him a Happy 40th Birthday!
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6:49 am
That is wise advice worth remembering!
Happy birthday to your Mr. Right.
Love your blog; I’ll be back.
7:22 am
Happy big birthday to you, Mr. Right! Sounds like a great guy, but he must be because he chose a terrific wife. Have a great weekend – hope you celebrate.
8:22 am
What a SWEET birthday tribute. You’re a wise woman for seeing all the ways he complements you (and I bet compliments, too)
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HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS to the man who snuggles your feet everyn night!
8:29 am
My fondest birthday wishes to you, Mr. Right! Enjoy the day!
P.S. Enjoy your eyesight, your head of hair, your memory, and all that fun stuff while you can!
8:59 am
Happy Birthday, Mr. Right. May all your wishes come true and then some. Have a great day.
10:28 am
Happy birthday, and here’s to many more!
11:17 am
Happy, Happy Birthday! The big 40 and you’re still kicking, how about that?!
Hugs,
Holly
11:44 am
Hey Mr. Right! Happy Birthday!!!!
Looks like Mrs. Right did it right again!
1:42 pm
Kelly,
Happy BDay to your Mr. Right! I love how you said he fills the gaps. You guys sound like a great team. I don’t know what I’d do without my Mr. Right.
Have a great time making dinner! Sounds fun!
5:38 pm
Happiest of Birthdays to my favorite and OLDEST son-in-law!!! Gotta luv a guy who even puts up with me and saws down branches, carries heavy stuff and has a big hug for me too.
((((((((((((((((((((HUG)))))))))))))))) and a bunch of XXXX’s Mr. Right.
Yer favorite Mom-in-law