Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Because of Josh....

Today I had tortellini for lunch. I doused on the Parmesan cheese and thought to myself, "I only now eat Parmesan cheese because of Josh's love/devotedness to the condiment." I then started thinking of things that I do or am because of Josh....here's just a short list:

- I use Parmesan Cheese
- I never eat tuna without pickles
- I occasionally will eat a hot dog with Ketchup
- I eat fewer Chocolate Chip cookies and more Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Always have the fridge stocked with cheese
- I try to be more organized
- I live in a well maintained home where when something breaks it is almost immediately fixed.
- I watch hockey on a weekly, if not daily basis
- I am living in Provo for the 2nd time in my life
- I know how to drive a stick shift
- I own a road bike
- I have done 2, two day bike races that covered 150 miles
- I have already completed 2 triathlons
- I pack for a trip 1 day or even 1 week before as opposed to 1 hour before

Because of him...

- I almost always drink milk with Italian food, even at a restaurant
- I appreciate Ben Harper and great music and have been to many great concerts
- I get to watch a wiz (himself) dig anything and everything out of the back of the closet and make good money on ebay
- I get to watch one of my favorite shows (SYTYCD) with my best friend (I still can't decide if he truly likes it, or he's just humoring me :)
- I only have to buy half the breakfast food as a normal couple would
- I have an even greater appreciation for MN and places in MN such as Mora and Cambridge
- I never have to worry about getting lost in downtown Minneapolis
- I get to watch a folding genius fold the laundry
- I hardly have to do any of said laundry
- I have a very cute 9 year old coming in two weeks to spend the next 2 months with us.
- I have a very cute 1 year old that lights up my life on a daily basis.

Ok, the dishes have to be done, or else the list would continue a mile longer. I know that the second I press publish I will think of 20 other important or witty things I should have added, the point is, because of him my life is complete, greater and very very happy.

I love you Josh.


3 comments:

mattandhonor said...

that's a great list-and would be a very interesting mental exercise!!

Sounds like a winner!

Mom/Mari-Lynn said...

Because of Josh...
We have new ceiling fans, track lighting, door bells, painted rooms, fixed kitchen ceilings, cleaner garages..(sorry it's a little messy again!), a way to fix a leaking pipe until the plumber comes AND I am trying to have a better appreciation for hockey.

Because of Josh....
several family members are developing a love for riding bikes and doing triathlons, I have an 18-year old daughter who can do his "donald duck" noise, and we all laugh more at family gatherings!

We love you Josh!
Happy "29th" birthday!

emily said...

Josh, you're the best! Great post Linds. The pic of Ella and Josh needs to be framed:) Glad to be back and see you guys again.