A Simple Thank You

I really enjoy cooking. Always have. I think it's one of those gifts I inherited from my mom. I'm not nearly as good as she is - especially since I still need to look at actual recipes - but I love experimenting. I enjoy looking through the sale ads to find the best prices, cutting coupons, and then enjoying the time at the table with my family.

I know it's my 'job' to prepare dinner every night. Still, I enjoy hearing my husband say, "Thank you." He doesn't have to. He knows that I will cook for him anyway. But I'll tell ya, there are few things I wouldn't do for him when I know he appreciates it!

It seems natural to expect a simple thank you for making dinner, but how many of us thank our husbands for what they do all day?

Our husbands work hard to provide for our families. They're up early and home late. They deal with stressful situations and difficult people. Let's let our homes be the one place in the world they want to retreat to, a place where they know they are respected and appreciated.

A simple thank you goes a long way. I encourage you to speak these words to your man. It may seem unnecessary at first, but I think you'll find that YOU'LL come to enjoy the effects of an appreciated husband, too!