Happy Father's Day!

My husband doesn't read my blog, nor do I want him to. It's my place to think, chat, reminisce, vent, and share. Today, it's a place to honor the most special person in my life. On Father's day, you might think that it would be a post about my Dad. But it's not. Go read about Edward here if you like. Today is for celebrating the father of my children, my darling, Ron.

During my senior year of high school he worked at a local store that I went to alot. Oooh, he was so cute. It seemed like maybe he liked me too so one night I told my girlfriend to go there and give him my phone number. She did and he called!!! Even though he had already made a date for New Year's Eve that year, he asked me to go out instead and cancelled with the other girl. We hit it off immediately and were pretty much inseperable from then on. I remember when he would take me home after our dates we would sit in his car out front of my house and kiss. He's got these full, romantic, sweet, loving lips that were just made for kissing. And he could write a love letter too. I still have some of them and if I felt like dragging my sorry, tired from crafting in the hot sun all day yesterday butt upstairs to find the box, I'd post a few. Maybe later......

We fell madly in love right from the very beginning. We went to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a weekend trip, to the Jersey shore, camping in Batsto, spending as much time together as possible. I graduated, was wearing a diamond ring he gave me, and was married before the end of that year. Sometimes.... you just know.

We started our lives and family together quickly and there might have been a few people back then who thought we wouldn't make it being so young. But with our 25th anniversary coming later in the year, I guess we were right all along.

We have two children now (and one grandson!) and they all benefit from having such a wonderful man in their lives. He's always been very involved, very hands on. He was changing diapers right from the start. Holding his babies to his chest and gently patting them to sleep. Right there for every single trial and tribulation.

Life hasn't always been easy for my husband. College didn't work out for him and he left early, before we had met. Working in retail sales was fine for awhile, but after taking on a wife and having a daughter on the way he needed different hours, better pay, and health benefits so it was time to look for something else. My Dad had been teaching him some of his trade... painting... and eventually got into a Union. It's not been an easy job, but he's very good at it. He's had steady work for many years now and he's very knowledgeable and respected in that field. But still, he praises my Dad for showing him the ropes, giving him the credit. And loved him just like he was his own Dad instead of just a father-in-law. Infact, as my Dad was dying after cancer had taken over his body, it was my husband whose hand he held as he took his last breath. I will never forget that. They had a very loving bond and mutual respect for each other.

Even though we're older now, he's still just as wonderful as he ever was. And he doesn't even know it. He still says things to me like, 'you were so out of my league', and 'I can't believe I'm with a beautiful girl like you', and other crazy things. But that's just how he is. Everyone is always more important. There is nothing selfish about him and he's not comfortable being the center of attention.

It's easy at times to take things for granted. Life just goes along and we get used to the way things are, for better or worse. But when I think about him, I am amazed at how fortunate I am to be this man's wife. Sure, there have been times we've gotten a little off track and had to set things right again, but I wouldn't change anything at all about our life together. We have alot of fun and really enjoy each other's company. We go to dinner, to movies, on day trips (all when money allows) or even just run errands together. Alot of times we snuggle up in bed and watch old reruns of t.v. shows. Lately, we've been into Gilligan's Island but it's not so much about what we're watching as that we're just being together.

He is the kindest person I know. He is the strongest person I know. He is the most knowledgeable person I know. He's sweet, he's sexy, he's loving, he's gentle.

Some other facts about that man of mine:

*He couldn't imagine life without atleast one dog. We have two and they sleep in our bed. He shares even with them.

*His favorite food is spaghetti, and he loves my stuffed shells too and I'm not even an authentic Italian cook.

*He was born in Korea.

*He's donated his hair twice to Locks of Love.

*His favorite movie is 'Tombstone' although 'Somewhere in Time' rates up there too, but whether before or after The Three Stooges, I don't know.

*He's one of those people who've only had a couple of cavities. Nice teeth.

*He gives a gooooooood hug.

*He's not fond of dressing up although he looks very sexy when he does.

*He's generous and compassionate.

*He likes one cup of regular coffee in the morning and after that... decaf.

*He plants a garden every year so we have fresh veggies all summer.

*He's a fan of Philadelphia teams, especially the Eagles.

*He occasionally listens to sports talk radio.

*Some of his favorite musical artists are: The Beatles, Yes, Kansas, the Carpenters, Willie Nelson, James Taylor, and a few others.

*A few years ago he wanted to ride a motorcycle so he took a weekend course, got his license, and bought an old bike. As soon as he could afford to upgrade, he got himself a beautiful Suzuki Boulevard. I love to watch him on it if we're going somewhere in separate vehicles and I'm behind him. He's a very hot looking biker. ;)

*He wouldn't agree with most of this post.

So you get the picture. He's an exceptional man. I'm honored to have him as my husband and hope to have another 25 years this time around and a few more lifetimes after that. My honey is the best and I LOVE HIM!!!