Husbands! Sometimes they’re awesome.

Mine is totally awesome.

My husband is SO NOT the typical man. When I’m together with other women there’s always sort of a general understanding of husbanding behavior. I mean the stereotypes came from somewhere. I’m SO ENORMOUSLY lucky! For all of these reasons:

He Cooks

Like most of the time. He is the person that does most of the grocery shopping and prepares most of the meals. I help when I’m home and available. But it’s usually his thing. He’s not a pro in the kitchen but he is willing to provide for his family in that way. And I think it’s sexy.

*This is a picture our little girl drew when asked to draw a picture of her Daddy. Couldn’t be more proud!

He Cleans

I don’t just mean he takes out the trash on Wednesday. I mean we work together in every way to keep the house clean… and in some ways… he’s better at it than I am.

He Doesn’t Like Sports 

That’s right ladies! I said it! I married a man who doesn’t like sports! Booya! Like never. I don’t have to have the guys over for the big game. I don’t lose my husband to the TV for hours. As a matter of fact… he doesn’t even know what’s on most of the time. He might collect Transformers instead of jerseys but I’d take that any day over a sports fan!

He Defies Stereotypes 

Thank sweet baby Jesus he is not like any of these stereotypes. He doesn’t like cars, he’s not dirty, he does house work, he is the last thing from lazy, he doesn’t drink like a fish… but he is my hero!

He Thinks Skinny Women Aren’t As Attractive 

And I’ll just leave that there. My man likes a like extra padding on the bones.  And that is awesome!

He Understands My Friendship

My best friend in the world is a guy. We’re close, really close- family. Just like when you have a best girlfriend you enjoying spending time with them, talking to them, and their company. Some people don’t understand how it works but not my husband. He has been the biggest supporter of my friendship with this guy and understands the connection without having an issue. I am also 100% transparent with him…. which is the only way the friendship is possible.

We’re Equals

To him I’m not the wife, the woman, or the housekeeper. I’m his partner. His supporter and dual decision maker. He doesn’t speak for me, he doesn’t make decisions for me, and very rarely puts his foot down. We discuss the big questions. Make a mutual decision and move forward.

He STILL Thinks I’m Sexy

Even on the bad days. Even after no shower. In my sweat pants, in a garbage bag, while scrubbing the bathtub, or up to my ears in baby poop. Even though I have all of the after baby body symptoms and my skin is all kinds of crazy from major weight loss. He always thinks I’m sexy. Yes, I know I’m very lucky.

We Don’t Fight

You’re reading an honest blog and you’re thinking… yeah right there is no way! But the truth is we don’t. There might be tiny snippy-ness every once in a while- usually on my part. But somehow we have mastered the art of communicating in a way that each of us can understand and come to an agreement. He’s not a yes dear person. He’s a together dear.

And that’s why he’s so different. We’re weird. We know we’re weird. I’m lucky. So very blessed. And if there was one area in my life where I think I might actually have it together. This might just be the one.

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What makes your husband defy the stereotypes? I gotta know. Does your man ROCK like mine? Let us know!