Today is my husband’s birthday and life lately has been hectic to say the least. So I wanted to push pause on the usual blog content to let him know just how important he is to me and the amazing impact he has had on my life. Here are 39 things I’ve learned from my husband.
39. Life is more fun together.
38. “Liking” football means something different to him than to me. I may have exaggerated my level of like for the game when we met.
37. Sushi is delicious.
36. White shirts only stay white if you don’t wash them with other bright colors.
35. Date nights should be a priority.
34. A sincere and well meaning compliment goes a long way.
33. Laughter is by far the best medicine.
32. Communication is paramount in a marriage.
31. I should always keep snacks handy for myself. Cranky isn’t charming.
30. How to use a drill.
29. If you swipe up on your phone lots of handy things show up.
28. The Steelers are the best football team.
27. After Notre Dame, of course.
26. Life gets more interesting with age.
25. When I clean the house it’s only for me. No one else cares.
24. We are a forever team in this thing called life.
23. The to-do list never takes as long as I think it will.
22. A door ding in my car is really not that big of deal.
21. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Most of it is small.
20. Saying no to anything in order to say yes to the family is always good.
19. How to actually relax and let things go.
18. Family is everything. End of story.
17. God gave us talents. We need to use them for good.
16. I still make the better Bloody Mary.
15. Cuddling and playing on the floor with the children is invaluable.
14. Raising my voice is never necessary.
13. Life is meant to be enjoyed. Right now.
12. Through even the most tragic events, you are my rock.
11. It’s worth waiting for a well-made Old Fashioned
10. It’s important to remember people’s names. I’m a work in progress.
9. All goals must be written down.
8. Hard work and perserverance always pay off.
7. It’s always ok to be 100% myself.
6. A long hug is a cure-all for most ailments (of the heart).
5. Wrestling in the playroom doesn’t automatically mean someone will get hurt.
4. Fatherhood is an art and you are the greatest artist.
3. Respect for one another is the foundation of true love.
2. Bora Bora is heaven on Earth.
1.Trust in God. Always.
The truth is, I could go on and on. My husband teaches me new things every day and I am so honored to be going through this journey with him. Happy, happy birthday from all of me.
*Photo and Old Fashioned recipe via Inspired Taste
Happy, happy birthday to a wonderful son who has taught me many things as well, from the time he was very young! I respect his advice in so many areas.
Love,
MOM
I absolutely love every single one of these, especially #2! Wishing Ryan a wonderful BD and many more years of happiness following these “truisms” of life. You two are darling and definitely have things figured out… XOXO
I love your blog. And I especially love this post! Beautiful tribute for your husband’s birthday!!
Courtney, I have been reading your blog for years but I don’t think I’ve ever commented. Yours is one of the few blogs I still read- not just because I like your decorating style but also because I really appreciate your heart. Whenever you speak of your husband, it’s with respect and admiration. I love how you honor him. It’s not easy to be married but I think being respectful of and looking for the good in each other is half the battle and you do that. I hope your husband has a great day and that the two of you have many happy years together.
Your tribute to you husband has taught me how I should be looking at my husband. My husband has also taught me a lot over 23 years of marriage. I must confess I didn’t always appreciate the lessons at the time. The journey together has; however, taught me to hold my temper and listen out of respect if nothing else. Thank you for your list, it will be a template for my own list. God bless you both.
Hi Courtney,
First of all, Happy Birthday to your husband! Boy, I was just thinking before checking out your post today about how much I enjoy reading your blog. Then, you share these great life lessons and I appreciated every one of them. Thank you for giving so many people a lovely place to visit online.
God bless you all,
Beth
I hope he has a wonderful birthday! Great list! Both my husband and I have to work on remembering names. He also always has to remind me that rough-housing and wrestling on the floor with the boys doesn’t mean someone will get hurt. I am always ready to call 911 though!
Shelley
BEST POST EVER. . . . EVER.
Wonderful post! I’ve been reading your blog for awhile now and I always look forward to what you have to share. Notre Dame and Steelers? Our husbands could definitely be friends 🙂
Happy Birthday, Ryan. I think I speak for all of Courtney’s blog readers who don’t know you in person when I say “We love your contributions to the blog.” The desk you made for G, the clothing rack you made for Courtney and the butler’s pantry/wine fridge are all very impressive! Plus, thanks for sharing your date nights and thanks for taking all those cute photos of Courtney’s fashions.
What a beautiful tribute to your husband! He sounds like your equal, Courtney. What a rare treasure to spend life with your best friend. Your love and respect for him is evident in every word. Thanks for sharing with all of us the love you both share.
Awh, what a lovely post, I’ll bet you put a big smile on his face today. Hope you all enjoy celebrating xx
Did we marry twins?? This is such a special list and almost the exact same I would write about my hubs x
Courtney, I am a bit late to the party (we have been traveling), but I pray Ryan had a blessed day celebrating his birthday. I have always admired you and your blog. While you do write about home decor, fashion, etc and include affiliate links when necessary, I love that you also include REAL, RAW, and PERSONAL posts to help us make a true connection with you. Sometimes it’s best to just share from the heart, and leave the business behind. I admire the closeness that you and Ryan share. And, you have given me an idea as to what to give my hubby who has everything for our 28th anniversary the end of this month 😉
Thank you! Beautifully written!
You’ve inspired me to write a letter to my husband with all the reasons why I love him so!
xoxo
Kate
Have never commented but that was so heart spoken! Very sweet and kind. Thank you for this, always good to hear.