More in love everyday...

I know many times I've mentioned how blessed I am to have Michael as Andrew's father.  I thought tonight I would share one of those examples.  

While carrying in groceries Michael got a splinter in his foot from the back deck.  I looked at it, and being the loving, nursing wife  meanifyouaresickgotakecareofityourself kinda wife, I told him to go soak his foot and I would put the draw out salve on it - the same stuff mom used on me when I was a kid.  After bellyachingteasing me awhile about not taking care of him, Andrew piped up and said that he would get it out.  Michael said, "go get the tweezers boy."  Michael propped his foot up on a chair and the operation began.  Andrew was as gentle as he could be and got 1/2 the splinter out.  I told Michael to go soak his foot and we would put the salve on it!  But Michael told Andrew it was ok and to go for it.  To take nail clippers to clip the top layers of skin off and get the splinter out.  At this point I go into the kitchen - just thinking about it gave me the heebie jeebies!!  Anyhow, from the kitchen I kept watching Michael's eyes. His eyes would get real big as Andrew clipped and dug.  His toes on this other foot were curled as Dr. Andrew worked on the splinter.  But the entire time Michael was encouraging Andrew, "it's ok buddy - you are doing a good job" and "it's ok buddy - it only hurt a little" - (in Andrew's defense, no blood was drawn) - finally after about 15 minutes operation "get the splinter out" was a success!  

It may not seem like much to you, but to see Michael interact with Andrew on something like this or in talking about WoW, while we discuss teenage issues with Andrew or encouraging Andy with most anything, blesses my heart.  Michael is so concerned as Andrew grows to keep that relationship between them strong that he goes out of his way to talk to me when he feels like something isn't right.  I love Michael as my husband, as my best friend and as the one who chooses to be there for our son in every part of his life.  Seeing them together in the pool yesterday, today while the fixed the stove (more on that later) and tonight as Michael encouraged Andrew made my heart swell.  I love Michael, and moments like these make me realize that I not only love Michael, but reminds me how much I am in love with him!