Bragging on James

So James is just more awesome every day. Knowing I wanted to be dropped off at the classroom today, he got up a little earlier than usual to have breakfast with me, take the dog out since she evidently needed more time than what I gave her and help me with my bags.

Lunch rolls around and he spills out compliments on the lunch I made, a duplicate of yesterday's (which I think qualifies it as boring, the spoiled food brat I am). He swept me away like a princess to his office to do some volunteer work and get some of the work done that I needed to do. While there, he accepted graciously something I wrote up for his Web site, even though I now think it may be too wordy for its purpose.

So we get home and he takes the dog out without any question. I hop on the computer to check some e-mail for school-related stuff, and he starts the dishes - and a grilled cheese sandwich I spontaneously said I might want while the chicken thaws. Wow! Guess what he is doing now? Disciplining Sundae and finishing the dishes. Be still my heart.

This is nothing compared to his generosity over the weekend...

Held my hair
Pizza night
Encouraged a maternity clothes purchase
Relaxed for a LONG time with a good book instead of lousy commercials
Hung out at the pool, to simply hang out
Grilled a phenomenal steak
Enjoyed my homemade and slightly burnt croutons
Shaved his prickly beard
And the list goes on...

I feel so blessed to have James in my life everyday. I hope, despite my current neediness, he feels the same about me. I look forward to relieving him of some of these dishes, dinners and early mornings in a couple of weeks when Baby Smith is, ohmigoodnessgracious how fast the time flies, 13 weeks old and more situated in my belly. Hang in there, James, as Christ reveals his strength through you, bearing the image of his own father, Joseph, who endured so much! You are helping me, especially in my moments of weakness, to entrust this life inside me to our Father, with all that I have. I love you!

We are so lucky to have your beautiful examples of giving-and-receiving; compassion; and joy to guide us along. Thanks family!