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Happy Spouses Day!

Warning: If you read this, you probably won’t like me.

Mother’s day is a funny day to me. Since I have had kids everyone always asks me what I am doing for my wife (catbird) for mother’s day. For some reason, I just don’t think that is right. I love my wife, she is truly great, but she’s not my mother. I want her mother’s day to be great, but not because I love her. I want it to be great because our children love her. Sure, I want to get them out and help them do something special for her, but I don’t think it means anything as a mother to get all that from your spouse.

On the other had, I wish that I could be a little kid and tell my wife as a child how much I love her. That would be great to see. Instead, I fall back to the position of spouse. I can say that she is a great mother. She is very patient (especially today), she loves her children and trains them well.

So here it is. Happy spouses day! I really think my wife is a great spouse. She cares about me, helps me with my problems and is a great companion. I love her thoughtfulness and grace. I love that she can’t lie for crap. I love her artists heart and the expression that comes out of it when she is bold. I love her. She is a great spouse.

OK, mushiness over. Go back to your mother’s day celebration.

4 Comments

1. 

   maybe you can give her a water bottle for mothers day.

   rob / 15 May 2006 / 3:29 AM

2. 

   Thanks, babe. I had an awful Mother's day, but my Spouse's Day rocked!!

   Catbird / 15 May 2006 / 9:35 AM

3. 

   it's all a farce/conspiracy anyway by the floral and card companies anyway. :)

   Grant / 15 May 2006 / 11:22 AM

4. 

   Cathy has always said that the best gifts are gifts you would not get for yourself. Sounds like a good idea.

   Paul / 15 May 2006 / 7:35 PM