L-O-V-E

I have a wonderful husband, I must say. This past weekend was just another example of that. For those of you who get to interact with Pete on a regular basis, you will quickly observe that he loves to serve others. And I am on the receiving end of it most of the time. :o)

Now he won't mention it, and if you commend him, he'll probably shrug it off and say it's no big deal, but I beg to differ. It IS a big deal! And it is such a tangible expression of love that I have really come to appreciate.

Those of you who know me, may recognize that my "love language" is words. Written, spoken, it does not matter. But I love LOVE expressed through words. That being said, my husband's love language is, (can you guess?) acts of service. And you know how most of us tend to love our spouses in the way we most appreciate being loved ourselves? Sometimes minimizing the fact that they are loving us in other ways?

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Well, with this past Saturday being Valentine's Day, he covered all his bases. :o) (Even if some things were facilitated by others.)

On Friday he took some time off to be at home with the kids and I, and had me schedule a 1/2 hour back massage. (I'd been having alot of back pain--the toll of pregnancy, delivery and caring for a newborn having taken it's toll.) It was wonderful!
(Anyone who wants a very reasonably priced massage by a Christian lady in her home, let me know and I'll pass along the info! And I mean it's reasonable!)

Saturday he took Natalia with him to his Mom's house for awhile so I could have some down time with Adam. Again, it was wonderful!

Sunday after church I had a headache (it had been an especially rough night of feedings), so he gave Adam a bottle and entertained Natalia (who wasn't napping) so that I could catch some Z's. Won-der-ful.

Sunday evening our Care Group had a special Couples' Dinner. We took the kids, since there was childcare provided, and had a great time. Delicious food, lots of laughter, silly stories, and... wonderful words shared by all of the husbands about their wives. Our Care Group leader had asked each of the guys to come prepared with something to say, and I felt so honored (as I believe all of the ladies did) by the sincerity and thought that the men put into it. We ended the evening with a rather rambuncious "homemade" version of the Newlywed Game. It's been awhile since I laughed so much that my cheek muscles hurt.

...Good times. :o)