It's the Little Things

Over the last week, I have received Valentine presents from my husband, a dozen roses last weekend, a heart shaped box of Chocolate covered strawberriesa couple of days ago, today the required card, and finally a bag of dark chocolate non-pareils. It took years to convince my husband that the typical box of chocolates is just not necessary. I don't know how many times our sons finished the box off and I presented my husband with the box telling him to hold onto it and just buy some non pareils next year. Then finally two years ago, I was totally surprised by the first box of chocoate covered strawberries. My husband had all of the men in my family groaning and cursing his name. The women on the other hand were deeply touched by(and just a little envious of) the thought and love that was so clearly behind this gift.

But that is what love and marriage is to me. It's the little things. It's the little things that annoy us (leaving towels on the floor and putting the toilet paper on upside down). It's the little things that touch our hearts (putting gas in the car or walking the dog so I can take a bath).

So, on this Valentine's Day, I challenge you to identify and celebrate the little things that your special someone does for you. And make sure he or she knows how very much you appreciate it and love them for it.

The Little Things

He fills up her gas tank.

She lets him sleep.

Not just any chocolate for Valentine's Day,

But her favorite chocolate treat.

She coos his favorite dinner.

He does the dishes.

She throws a birthday party

Despite his claimed wishes.

He picks out the nachos

Without any cheese.

She worries over every

Slight cough or wheeze.

She laughs at his jokes.

He buys her flowers.

She waits for his call

Until the wee hours.

Don't take for granted

The little things each does.

There's no reason more special

Than "Just because".