...This is how Shawn makes me feel sometimes.  We're just coasting along, doing what needs to be done and living the routine of "day in, day out" when I'll catch the glimmer of light reflecting off of the precious diamond of a sweet story...

 

Last night, case in point.  I was struggling with our vacation itinerary for the September Disney trip.  I had 8 evenings worth of things to do and only 7 nights to do them in.  When in doubt - procrastinate!  So instead of deciding what to cut, I moved on to researching airfare.  I had my eye on an ideal flight, but was holding off on booking till it got closer  to our travel dates (I'm not very trustful of airlines right now, they're dropping like flies!).  I was alarmed to see that my dream flights were close to selling out.  Decided to book them last night rather than risk missing them.  On a lark, I clicked the "check 1+/- travel day" button on the reservations search window.  Good thing I did, because the flights leaving one day later than we had planned were $45 cheaper each!

 

I mentioned it as casually as I could manage to Shawn, trying to keep my eyes from begging for the extra night.  Guys, I didn't even have to ask.   Without hesitation he said to book it, stay the extra night at Disney.  I offered to have us stay the extra night at one of Disney's value resorts ($82 a night, so we would be even with the savings on airfare) but he says that he likes the idea of staying at the Polynesian, doesn't want to deal with the hassle of moving for one night, and that we should go for it.

 

At the time it made me happy, and I felt a kinship with him because it felt like we were on the same page at the same time, if you know what I mean.  Besides, its always fun to get what you want without having to ask for it!

 

It wasn't until this evening that I realized what a nice thing it was for him to do, and how special it is.  You see, last night, in my excitement, I posted the "airfare savings, staying an extra night, hubby 100% on board" story on the Disney planning forum that I belong to.  When I logged in late this afternoon, I had gotten several responses back from ladies wishing their husbands were like that, how they had to fight and justify and sometimes give up on extra day opportunities because their husbands didn't see the value or just didn't say yes.  It kind of blew me away.  Here I was, totally focused on the coolness of the extra day, and reworking our plans to spread things out a little better.  I had completely skipped over how wonderful it was for Shawn to understand and offer without me even asking (much less begging, justifying, etc.). 

 

Shawn, my dear, you are awesome.  I may get distracted by the excitement of things to do in the "here and now", but appreciation and gratitude run deep within me.  I count myself blessed to have a partner who understands me so well.  We may be going to Disney World in September, but we don't need to be in Florida for our "Once upon a time" or "Happliy ever after". 

 

I love you, and, more importantly, I love that you are my husband.

 

-Jen

 

PS 150 days!