33 (a day late...)

Matt turned 33 yesterday, but unfortunately was in El Paso on a business trip so the partying got delayed until today. We spent a lot of time cleaning up the garage today (which is not much fun) but I made it up to him at the end of the day by making one of his favorite dinners, pork chops.
One tradition we've adopted the last few years is to take a few minutes to reflect and remember why I love each person on their special day. Here's some thoughts on Matt... )
MATT IS AGREEABLE.
Matt is so easy to get along with. He typically adopts a go-with-the flow kind of attitude, which probably helps when life gets crazy chasing out 4 little kiddos. I sometimes wonder if he isn't too agreeable... because sometimes it's hard to get his real opinion out of him. He genuinely enjoys trying to please the kids and I and frequently tells me, "Don't worry about me... I want what ever you want!"  (A girl's gotta love that!) He is typically putting our feelings first, though, which is very sweet of him.
MATT IS A GREAT DAD.
I love watching Matt with our little family. I remember watching in the delivery room as Matt picked up Aaron for the first time. I wasn't sure if Matt would be nervous since he had never really been around babies, but I was pleasantly surprised. He reached for Aaron right away and started dancing him around the room. He was so full of joy.
Caleb and Matt have a great relationship too. Matt really "gets" Caleb. They enjoy a loving, humorous banter and when Matt's had a rough day, Caleb is typically the first to cheer him up with his witty remarks.
Matt has a special relationship with Little Miss Kellie. She is convinced the world rises and sets with Matt. He tends to spoil her (just a bit) and I don't mind really mind being replaced by the "other woman" in his life. There is just something special about that Daddy-daughter relationship that is beautiful to watch.
I love his endless patience with little Levi. He is so gentle and sweet to that little guy and it fun to watch how secure Levi is in Matt's arms. Levi really loves him.
I couldn't ask for a better father for our kids.
MATT MAKES ME LAUGH.
I love that we still find things to laugh about. It is kind of fun to have been in a relationship long enough to have countless inside jokes. I especially love that we both enjoy watching silly shows like The Muppet Show, or PSYCH, and that we both laugh endlessly at the witty songs form Brad Paisley. It's really nice to have a best friend to giggle with.

I love you, sweetheart. Hope you had a great 33rd birthday. You deserve it!