November 25, 2008

Tonight Michael and I did the grocery shopping together. The kids went and spent a little time with Michael's parents. It was fun. We used to do grocery shopping together every week before we had kids and even when Michaela was a baby. Now, it's just not practical for us all to go to the grocery store.

I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed spending that time with Michael. I am very lucky that he likes to do things like that together. I am very lucky to have the husband I have. He is just the best husband in the world. Yes, I love my husband.

We bought the stuff we need for Thanksgiving dinner. Which is another thing we actually do together. Michael will be making the desserts and the cranberries. I've never made cranberries. We always had the canned kind when I was growing up. So, he does that because that's what he wants. And, he is better at making pumpkin pies than I am, so he does that. We are going to have cherry cheesecake for my mom because she does not like pumpkin pie. He's making that, too. Which leaves me with everything else except what my mom is bringing.

Michael also helps with the cleaning around the house. And, he does this without being asked most of the time. But, when I do ask he doesn't hesitate. He's already cleaned up the dining room to the point where all I have left to do is dust and wash the table cloth. Caleb will do most of the dusting.

That's one of the best things about having Michael for a husband. He's a great role model for our kids in that way. I think we have it pretty easy getting them to do their chores and I believe it's because they see how readily their daddy is to help out and do his part.