#47

Two years ago, I posted a list of 45 things that make the man that I married such an amazing guy.  Last year on his birthday I added one more.  To continue the trend..

47.)  You don't cry over spilt milk (literally or figuratively).  This week I made a stupid mistake.  I spent money on something on-line and paid to have it shipped here, and then happened upon it locally and cheaper.  Grrr.  I was tired and grouchy and as I was driving home from the store I was mentally hollering at myself over the waste.  It bugged me.  I was embarrassed to come home and tell you about it.  In my head, I told myself what I knew you were going to say.  No big deal.  It happens.  Don't worry about it.  At risk of sounding cheesy, I actually heard your voice in my head saying those things to me.  And I truly felt better, right then.  Both because you're right - it's not a big deal.  And because I know you love me and you don't want me to feel bad and you have this indefatigable confidence in me and in us, no matter what, that after almost 11 years continues to astonish me.  You bring a Zen-like, self-assured, steady and calm element to my life, Derek.  Thank you.

P.S. - In addition to not crying over spilt milk, I could add that you have been known on occassion to, say, wipe up spilt milk with your sock and leave the sticky spot for me to discover when I step on it.  But it's not like that bothers me or anything.  ;)

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