This is one of the gifts I received from Jason, for Christmas. At first glance it looks like a regular free calendar, sponsered by the Wienhoff Drug Testing Services... and it is.
At second glance, you may notice the circled date and notation.
Several years ago, Jason and I attended a couples conference. In one of the mini classes we went to, we learned about the book, "The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman. (I recommend it, if you haven't read it.) After reading it, we were able to understand one another's "love language" better. He likes to receive love through "physical touch" and by "words of affirmation". I, on the other hand, like to receive love through "quality time" and "service".Whenever Jason asks me what I want for a gift, I usually come up with some sort of "honey-do" I'd like to have done. He usually says, "I'm going to eventually get to that any way. So what do you REALLY want?" What he's now starting to understand is that IS what I really want!
As the circled date got closer, I started to make a list of what I'd like done. It was hard to prioritize or eliminate, so the list got long. I warned him it was long and he warned me that he might not get ALL of it done that day...but then also reassured me that he would still get it all done eventually. Here are a few of the things that got done, off my list...
Clean shower doors.
Hang iron decoration above door.
Fix laundry room light. Yea, it's so nice to be able to see what I'm doing in there!
Hang bamboo shade in garage window.
Help arrange and hang family pictures.I've had the "FAMILY" wall hanging for about 10 months now and have been dying to get it hung up. The spacing and hanging accuracy was intimidating me. I like the way it turned out.
There were several other things he accomplished too. Another part of the gift, was having him home ALL day. That is rare. I appreciate his thoughtfullness and willingness to tackle my big "honey do" list.
Thanks Jason! That was the best gift EVER!!!
10 comments:
Good job, Jason! What a nice guy... It looks like he did a great job, too! I love your "family" wall arrangement, it turned out great!
WHen is Jason coming over to my house. I want that great arrangment of the family. I have a perfect spot for it. You will have to tell me where you got all the frames and letters. YOu are creative with style. Love the calendar idea. FUn husband. Oh I need my shower cleaned too
THat is awesome! THose pics on the wall look great. I love that book. Kody really likes things done too. If I clean the house really good that is the best present he could ever get. He loves it!
Way to go Jason!! Was that his birthday??
The original date was on our anniversary, but he actually did it this past Tues, the 24th.
What a Wow of a gift. What a guy!
Yes, the FAMILY cluster is classy---great alignment, too
Love the FAMILY frames? Did you do that or buy it? It looks great there!
you have the best husband ever! Can he come give mine some lessons.
That would be a great present. I have a honey do list that is growing. Jared is pretty good at whiddling it down but I just put more on it. You guys did a good job on the pictures frames. They look great. I also love the metal decor above the door. It looks so fancy and rich.
I LOVE The family frames, so cute!
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