Little Things

Have you ever had an epiphany where you realized something about your life?  I usually realize it when I want to sleep, but maybe that's when I'm "quiet" enough to actually notice what is going on around me.

This blog is about sharing my experiences of being a father to my son and hopefully helping others through my experiences.  Today, I had an experience that I hope helps fathers.  I had a eureka moment tonight that made me take a second look at exactly what is going on around me.

On the weekend, my work had a Christmas party that was lots of fun.  It was a great time to get to know the staff that I work with a little bit better outside the pressures of work.  It was also my wife's first time away from our little boy and our first "date night" since Jack has arrived.  From a guy's perspective, it was life as normal.  From my wife's perspective, this was a huge milestone as it was the first time truly being "away" from her little man for more than an hour.  We both knew he was in good hands with my wife's parents, but for a mother, I watched her get antsy as the night got longer.  Guys, respect your wife's natural motherly attachment to her baby.  It will do you good.  When it is time to leave, get mama home.  But believe it or not, that is not what today's blog is about.  That is just a freebie.

After we came home from the party and we had gone to bed, I woke up around 2:30am not feeling well.  I actually wanted to vomit, but it wouldn't come up.  I'm not sure if it was something I ate or a 24 hour bug, but needless to say, I was not feeling well.  The bigger problem came that when I tried to lie down, the sensation of wanting to throw up came back.  So, I decided to stay awake and finally around 6:30am, I was able to fall asleep without the need to regurgitate my Christmas dinner.

Now anyone that has a baby knows that they are not the most quiet of beings.  However, my wife being fully aware that I hadn't slept through the night, took Jack and went out for the day.  She left me alone in our quiet home to catch up on some much needed sleep.  When she got home, she also baked some cookies and treats for me all well looking after our son.

*insert eureka moment slapping me in the face here*

Guys, I don't know how good you are at paying attention to the little things, but I learned today that the little things are really big things, especially when she is doing all those "little" things for me while continuing to care for our son and maintain the rest of her insanely busy schedule.

Take time to say thank you and acknowledge the "little" things that she does.  She is doing so much more than you think and it is all because she loves you.  There are so many ways you can show your appreciation but sometimes it is a simple, "thank you" that will go a long way to show her that you noticed.

To my wife ... Thank you!  I am a very blessed man and very grateful for all that you do!



And that's a fact, Jack!