9/30/2013

Thank you for your small (and not-so-small) words of kindness.  Today you sent me a message out of the blue that lifted me up.  I was just winding myself up in frustration when your message gave me pause.  It means a lot to me to know I'm not forgotten when you're away.  Obviously you're not "out of sight, out of mind" either.  Thank you for loving me back.

p.s.: kudos on your proper use of the word "too"!

9/29/2013

Today was an exhausting day.  I cannot seem to get enough sleep no matter what I do.  Even with a day consisting of only about 8 hours awake I feel like I must have run a marathon at some point in there.  Thank you for making sure the girls had eaten dinner and started getting ready for bed at the right time.  I want to be able to do those simple things, but apparently today was not the day for that accomplishment.  Rats.

9/28/2013

Thank you for loving our daughters.  Maybe even as much as I love them?  They are stronger and happier for having a wonderful father in their lives.  Just as importantly, they will be stronger and happier as they grow up to have such a great example of what makes a good man and husband.  They sure love you!  And so do I.

9/27/2013

Thank you for sending me to bed early tonight.  I don't understand why I've been so utterly exhausted, though I wonder if the infection in this tooth has been part of it?  No matter the cause, I decided I just had to lie down for half an hour or so, after the girls got home from school and before you got home from work.  You called on your way home and could hear how exhausted I am.  The sleep is still lousy, but the rest had been a huge help.  Since I was more awake right now I just took my nighttime meds and wanted to leave you this note before going back to sleep.  Hopefully by the morning I'll have caught up on some sleep and feel a bit more energetic.  Thanks for making that possible.

9/26/2013

Thank you for holding my hand at the doctor's office today.  For letting me wipe my eyes on your "absorbent" tee shirt.  Then for taking me to the dentist and doing it all over again.  I feel silly sometimes having such a hard time with things that I know aren't such a big deal, but having your hand in mine helps ground me.  It helps me remember that no matter what the doctors and dentists may not understand, you do; and you're on my side.

9/25/2013

Thank you for understanding times when "I'm just tired" means something more.  I try to be up front and honest with you, but some days I am too overwhelmed to even admit it to myself.

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