ON Sunday Mark and I celebrated 15 years together and for the great majority of it we have had very happy, wonderful years. I am often told how lucky I am to be married to him and I agree 100%. Mark is ideal in my eyes in so many ways (Mark, don't think ideal is the same as perfect)
I could attempt to tell you all why he is so wonderful but I will just leave it short and sweet! Or maybe I'll ramble on and on - I guess we will find out!
I am in love with Mark McLaws, he is truly a remarkable husband, I never doubt his love for me, I know he consistently strives AND succeeds to make my life wonderful! I was talking to one of the girls about marriage and the struggle it could be and she said "But you & Dad make it look easy" I give Mark ALL the credit for that. He taught me by his calm example (like his mother) and by his willingness to let things go, and something he calls it "keeping the wife happy" definition: If it really doesn't matter, she can have her way - he says most married me do this - I'm never sure how to take that one but I'll just let it go!
Mark never points out my failings and faults - unless he is sick of me thinking/saying I'm horrible or bad at whatever and then he reminds me of the good stuff. One of my favorites is the day I lamented that I did not accomplish anything all day. He listened, then he asked me "Were the kids feed today?" I said yes. He then asked "Did you spend time with them?" I said yes. He then said "Sounds like you accomplished the important stuff". I love that Mark values my being a Mother. He is grateful that he has clean laundry, and when there is food to eat that he didn't prepare - and he does the dishes many nights of the week THANK YOU!
I love that he listens to me when I have insights about the kids - I listen to him too - I'm not sure he knows it! Any of you who have spend anytime with Mark know that he has the greatest laugh and sense of humor!
I guess much of the way I feel about Mark is because of how he makes me feel about myself. Mark makes me better and I love him for it! He KNOWS I'm not perfect but I believe he thinks I am ideal. I'm looking forward to the coming years to see what we will help each other become. So there is my declaration the my small blog world - I am in love with my Husband!
Happy Anniversary Mark!
5 comments:
AWWWWWW...jennie...i am SO crying right now !!!LOL...that is THE most beautiful thing i have ever read !! it is so wonderful to know there ARE people out there who " make it " together and REALLY are IN LOVE !!!! i am SO happy for you !!! ( o.k...and a little jealous too ! LOL )
HAPPY ANIVERSARY MY DEAR FRIENDS !!!!
WE LOVE YOU ,
diana , madison and hanna xoxo
P.S. hope to see you soon !!!!!
OH Jen! You two are so blessed to have each other! What a beautiful tribute to, I agree, a GREAT husband! You always would tell me how great he was and I'd think, "Oh I hope I find that one day!" Thanks for your great example Marc on what a husband should be! You are amazing! Congats to you both!! LOVE YA!!!!
Remember in West when we used to dream about how it would be to be married to these wonderful men. I think (know) we hit the nail on the head. Our 15 year is around the corner. It is had to believe how time has flown. I love your tribute to Mark. I totally get it. He does have a great sense of humor and a wonderful outlook on live. You both are so wonderful. You both compliment each other so well! Happy Anniversary. Love you lots! Jen
I think Mark needs to spend some time with Matt, to teach him a few things! haha jk I love my mclaws boy too! You guys are so cute!! 15 years already???You better hurry with baby #4!!! And when are you coming to see me? There is a little thing called the mclaws family reunion coming up....hint hint
I think Mark is a pretty cool guy also!!!! You sure got a good one!!!
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