A Simple Look

A couple of weeks before I had Kylie, I was expressing to Brad how important it was to me to get a 'thank-you' through a card, flowers, or a gift for giving birth to his child. It's a very big deal to have a baby and I know that he is appreciative, but I wanted him to show me how appreciative he really was. I know you ladies understand this crazy mentality, and now that I'm writing it down it just seems like a selfish way of thinking doesn't it? That's why I'm posting this thought.

Brad is such a great husband and dad. He is extremely supportive in the things that I do as a mom, wife and woman and I think that alot of times I just don't give him enough credit out loud.

After Kylie was born, the nurse took us to our room in the maternity ward and Brad pulled out the extremely uncomfortable cot to lay down on for a few hours to stay with me for a bit. I was still very awake from the adrenaline rush you get after having a baby and I would notice Brad peeking his tired eyes open once and awhile when he heard Kylie stir or if he would hear me get out of bed. One of these times, I was nursing our brand new little girl and I happened to look up and see Brad gazing my direction and I noticed a special look on his face. It was absolutely priceless and meant so much more to me than any silly card, flowers or gift would ever mean. It was the look that said "Thank you, thank you, thank you for being my children's mother; I love you with all of my heart" (excuse me, I need to go and get a tissue:) He didn't need to say a word, he said it all in his eyes.

I will never forget that gift he gave me on March 19th, 2007; it was the best gift a girl could ever ask for. Thank you Brad for loving me the way that you do; I love you with all of my heart and couldn't ask for a better husband and father for our children.