So, even though we don't really do much to celebrate the "love" holiday, I still think my husband is the absolute greatest & I want to brag on him more. So with that being said...
I love you because...
[ 10 of the many reasons I love you, Bryant Reid ]
1. I love you because your eyes are set on Jesus. They're focused on eternal things; things that matter and you're constantly reminding me to keep that kingdom mindset when my eyes get distracted on temporary things. By loving Jesus more, you love me better.
2. I love you because your face ALWAYS gives you away. Bryant & I have an ongoing prank. Somehow we got a plastic roach & are constantly putting it in places to try & scare each other. I've put in under the sheets on his side of the bed, so when he pulls the covers back at night, he about jumps out of his clothes. I've put it in the drawer on his side of the bathroom where his floss & toothpaste is (if you know Bryant, you know how obsessed his is with clean teeth & is constantly flossing & brushing). But, tonight was by far the best one yet! I put the roach in his yeti cup that he drinks water out of all day. Tonight at dinner, he went to take a sip & about had a heart attack! I laughed so hard!! Naturally, he needed his revenge. He tried putting it in the cookie dough package...didn't scare me. Then he tried putting it in my mashed potatoes. When I got back to the table, I didn't even have to look for it. The smirk on his face gave it all way. He can never lie (which is a good thing)...he does this weird thing with his lips & I instantly know he's pulling my leg or not telling the truth. Sorry babe, but your face always gives it away!
3. I love you because you are such a phenomenal daddy to Bryson & Parker. I remember when we first started dating, one of the things that was so different about you, in comparison to all the other guys I had dated was, your life didn't just stop for me. Not that I expected it to, but before, I dated guys who smothered me with flowers every day, (don't get me wrong, I love flowers...but getting them every single stinkin' day...eventually it got old) had a white mocha waiting for me every day (again...I love coffee, but if the surprises happen every single day, they kinda lose their "surprise" effect) and they were with me 24/7. Your top priority was Bryson. You cancelled plans with me so that you could be with Bryson. You worked your schedule around Bryson. If Bryson was with you, Bryson went on our dates (those were some of my favorite times). Why? Because you're an incredible father. Plans being cancelled or changed because of Bryson was never an inconvenience to me; it showed me what an incredible father you were & would be to our kids. It's one of the biggest things that made me so crazy about you. Your boys mean everything to you & it's evident in everything you do. Every action is weighed out with your family in mind. You know that you have little eyes & ears watching & listening. You know that by walking in integrity, truth & love, you're making an eternal impact on their lives...and oh how thankful I am for the father you are!
4. I love you because your laugh brings me so much joy! (If you've been around Bryant very long, you know he's famous for his laugh.) The first time my dad ever heard him laugh, we were on a family beach trip & we had just gotten to the beach & had made the normal Walmart run to stock up for the week. Something made Bryant laugh & he got on one of his laughing kicks. My dad (who is probably one of the most quiet, introverted people I know) got so embarrassed by it that he made Bryant stay on a different aisle away from him until he could contain himself. Since then, dad has grown to love it & it doesn't bother him near as much anymore. But, just to hear that laugh, it makes my heart full...knowing that you're happy & enjoying this beautiful life we've built together.
5. I love you because you know exactly what to do to calm me down. Even when I'm so mad that I don't even want to talk anymore, you give me that look, stretch those arms out & say your goofy line of "bring it in", as if you're talking to your teammates on your football team or something...and, although I wouldn't dare admit it at the time, I melt inside every time & don't even remember why I'm mad anymore. (This is the only time you'll hear me admit that, so soak it up while you can, babe!)
6. I love you because you work so incredibly hard for your family, never once complaining or looking for accolades & attention. It doesn't go unnoticed the countless days you head to work in the early hours of the morning so you can get off early, use your lunch break to get your gym workout in, come home to us, only to help with dinner, homework, changing diapers, feeding the baby & of course work on the never ending honey-do list. I've watched you continue to climb the ladder within the corporate world, develop as a leader & step out of your comfort zone. Day after day, you are constantly pushing forward & becoming stronger in your role as a man of God, husband, father, son, leader & employee. I see the sacrifices you make & although I don't tell you nearly enough, I love & appreciate you more than you'll ever know. I couldn't ask for a better man to lead our family & do life with.
7. I love you because on Saturday mornings when Parker wakes up early, you'll wake up with Park, shut our bedroom door, take the boys down & let me sleep. You don't have to do that. You could easily say it's my turn to get up & roll back over & go to sleep, but you don't. Because you love me...or maybe it's because the bags underneath my eyes have gotten so dark that you're starting to notice...either way, I'm thankful! :)
8. I love you because you can play ANYTHING! You blow me away at your skill level & ability to pick up any instrument and play. (He now plays the drums, trumpet, guitar, bass & piano...oh, and I don't know if you've ever heard, but the man can SING too!) You're amazing, babe!
9. I love you because I am constantly learning so much from you. Everything from pointless, random knowledge that most people would never know, to the Word of God; you're constantly teaching me something. I'm amazed at how much that brain of yours can hold!
10. I love you because you're my quiet place. After a long, crazy, chaotic day, you remind me what's truly important, correct when I'm out of place & hold me when I'm broken. I can be myself when I'm with you & I know that when you look at me, you always see the best. You have my best interest at heart, you love me & you pray for me. Your faith is some of the strongest I've ever seen & we face life's battles together, side by side, hand in hand...even if that means hand in hand as we crawl in bed at 12am, after a long day,
I could go on & on about why I love you. I guess what it all boils down to is, your love reflects our heavenly Father's love. You love selflessly. Humbly. Purely. You support my dreams & love me when I'm most unlovable. I don't give you near enough credit or appreciation. I love you because you're you...and I'm very thankful that you are mine.
Love you till my last breath ~Chels
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