"Do you want your towels folded in thirds, or do you want your towels folded?"
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There's something you must know about me.
I am extremely slightly anal-retentive/OCD/"move that place-mat over a centimeter to the right if you would please."
I like things in order. I complain when Matt sits ON our couch pillows and makes them smushed. I clean the soap dispenser on a regular basis. I straighten pictures on the wall like it's my job. There are never, NEVER dirty dishes in the sink. I've been known to unload the dishwasher at 5:45 am before work just so I can put my knife in the dishwasher after making toast. The clothes in my closet are organized into categories and colors. Matt cleans the stove top. Which brings me to my next point. Matt puts up with my quest for household perfection exceedingly well. He's a little bit of a clean freak at heart too... And I L-O-V-E it. He may laugh at my quirks, but one thing is for sure. He loves having a neat house and so do I... A match made in heaven!
I've thought a lot about the quote above and how the principle of it relates to marriage. Maybe it's just a fancy way to say, "Pick your battles" or "Don't sweat the small stuff." Personally, I believe it's profound. I believe it's a charge for us to appreciate our spouses... to be grateful for their thoughtfulness and effort.
Matt goes out of his way to be kind and attentive to the things that matter to me, and I don't say thank you enough. The truth is I am exceedingly grateful. I hope to put forth more effort in the things that matter to him. Whether I'm the perfect Wii partner or not... It's the thought that counts.
Lauren
love this post....true.true.true.
ReplyDeleteI love this post too. About 6 months into our marriage, John and I went to a marriage seminar (it was an awesome wedding gift). The main point that I took away from our weekend was "Appreciate the small stuff, but at the same time don't dwell on the small stuff." That sounds crazy, but it actually clicked for us and has worked. We had a hard time adjusting to living together because John is not neat and could care less how the house looks. But he learned how to try for me. I have tried to lower my expectations and appreciate a home that looks "lived in." I am glad that you and your husband found a way to compliment each other, too. :)
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