We're celebrating Grant this week. His big day is Friday, and we're celebrating big with his family by going out to the new Indiana Jones movie (which we're really looking forward to since we've only seen one movie in the theaters since Eliot was born!). I've got some other plans up my sleeve, as well, but they're still "under wraps" (pardon the pun). Grant and I are also looking forward to an evening out -- ALONE -- together on Friday night!! Thanks in advance to all the family/babysitters who are making our celebrations possible!
So here's to you, hon. Here's what I'm celebrating about you this week:
I love your never-ending optimism. There is a bright side to just about everything in your world. Thanks for balancing out this doubt-everything, trust-no-one cynic. I love that your smile is so contagious and that you can quench an awkward or embarrassing moment with just the right humorous comment. What a gift you have with people and being able to put them at ease. You are the people person I've always wished I was. Because of you, I'm smoothing off some of my rough edges and learning to laugh at life and myself a lot more easily and a lot more often.
Thanks for being a peacemaker. I believe it is that talent that has directed you to the career you are preparing for. I can't wait to see how you'll use your skills to bless the legal field. You'll be a terrific mediator and will hopefully help resolve some serious, heartbreaking conflicts in a more positive, creative way. I'm endlessly proud of you for the price you are willing to pay to achieve your career goals. You are taking on the most daunting task of your life, with the faith that it will be worth it in the end and that the Lord has put you on this path for a reason. Your ability to survive your first year of law school speaks of your persistence, your determination, your incredible work ethic, and most of all, your faith in Heavenly Father's plan for you and our little family.
I love the husband that you are to me. I love that you're not afraid of or above helping out in the kitchen or around the house in general; that you hold your own as a cook (and many times outshine me!), that you're ready and willing to roll up your sleeves and wash the dishes (and do so more than I do!). But more importantly, I love that you're kind and caring and thoughtful. I love that you've not given up the chivalry you demonstrated in our courting days and still get the door for me and all of the other sweet things you continue to do to show your love for me. Your respect for me and for all women is one of the aspects about you that I most admire and appreciate.
You are the best dad to Eliot. Any fears you had about being a father (being the youngest and not having any nieces or nephews beforehand) have completely dissipated as you now seem to be a total natural at caring for our son. I love to see him light up when you come home at the end of the day. I can't wait to see you help Eliot to become the gentleman and strong priesthood holder that your parents raised you to be. What a delight it is to go through this crash course in parenting together with you!
I love how much you love life. I love that you're proud to be your sisters' "big, little brother" and that you're a kind and concerned son, that you've embraced my family as your own, and that you just love people and would do anything to help anyone in need. You bring out the best in me and bless me with your humor, your patience, and your positive outlook on life.
So on to the partying and the celebrating of your life and all the great things YOU stand for. Hope your day's the best!! Love you with all my heart!
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