Happy Birthday Robbie!

It’s someone’s birthday!!

Woo Hoo!!

I normally write a happy birthday post and list the # of things I love about them according to their age. While there are many, many more things I could list than his age, that would mean I’d have to spill the beans on how old this guy is, and I think he’s getting a little sensitive….

Which is absolutely ridiculous, because 1) he’s not old, and 2) it’s such a gift to get old!

It does kind of suck that his birthday is always around father’s day and the temptation is to morph into one celebration. However, we do make sure we try to keep the celebrations separate (it’s the gifts that get smooshed together!)

It’s really a Robbie extravaganza weekend – with a dinner date with his “hot wife”, as he likes to call me (see, I can start listing things I love about him already – like he is always so loving and affectionate and expressive), then a picnic dinner with the kids the next night (when we have them all), followed by our traditional father’s day.

Let the celebrations begin with 10 things that I adore most about this guy! (And I just want to say, all the things I love about him, the kids love about him too! I think that says a lot when your teenage kids agree on all the same positive traits!)

He is super super smart. And knowledgeable. He knows everything. And if he doesn’t know it, he can find the answer pretty quick!

He can fix anything and perseveres until he does. He’s our go-to problem solver. The other night our dishwasher broke. He worked all night on it and finally around 11 I said I had to head to bed, as I was sooo tired. He wanted to stay and figure it out… which of course, he did. And rolled into bed around1:30 am having done it. And the best part? You never hear him complain about it. Like, ever. I would be yelling and screaming in frustration. Not him. Even Steven. Which leads me to my next point:

He’s Even Steven. Super calm. Level headed. He is a rock. We know who to go to in an emergency, or when panicked, or when we need some sound logic (that is until he blows, then watch out. But we all sort of like seeing that too because it happens so rarely, it becomes like a case study for us all to watch and analyze!)

He’s a relationship guy and such a good listener. He’s super good at his job, and at being a husband, and at being a Dad/Stepdad because he listens, and tries to understand and see the other person’s perspective. He tries to relate to you on all levels.

He is super kind and compassionate. We all know he’s the softy in the house (until he blows, then my crazy seems like nothingJ) He just is a genuine nice, nice, nice guy.

He is an amazing role model to our kids. He teaches the boys how to be men, and teaches Zandra what to look for in a guy. I truly pray that all our boys will always look to him as the role model. I know they do now, and it would be so wise for them to continue to do so.

He is a father extraordinaire. There is never anything he won’t do (well, unless he feels it’s not in your best interest, but it’s never for selfish reasons). He drives everyone everywhere, without hesitation. He helps with schoolwork and projects. He stays up late at night for pick-ups or conversations. He plays sports, video games, watches movies and will engage in whatever any kid wants to do with him. He worries about them, prays about them, and will spend hours and hours and hours talking and teaching, nurturing and guiding. He also knows how to have fun with them and not take it all too seriously (He’s tolerant and mindful that teens can often be obnoxious and goofy, and that is part of the growing they need to do).

He’s a super awesome husband. He prioritizes our marriage and me. He tries to remember all the small things (and does a good job too!) and certainly is on top of the big things. He invests in our relationship and in our life. He really does treat me like a Queen, and I so love and appreciate the full equal partnership we have.

He has an awesome sense of humour. He knows how to have a good time. He makes us laugh and will join in the laughter. He can be goofy, and he can entertain.

He brings the Spirit into our home and I love how he learns and grows and tries to become a better person.

There are so many more things I can say about Rob: he’s patient, he’s a hard worker, he’s committed, he’s curious, he’s loyal, he’s darn hot, he’s an artist, he’s a poet….

Suffice it to say, he’s pretty incredible and we are so blessed to have him. Today, we celebrate all things Robbie!

His birthday dinner picnic: