57 posts tagged “ryan”
My husband is truly one of a kind...
He works, goes to school, takes care of me, is the best hands-on father and never complains.
Ever.
Last night for example he worked a 10 hour day and then came home we ate chilli that had cooked and simmered in the crock pot all day and made the house smell absolutely delicious! Then after dinner I went on my weekly walk with my girlfriend Michelle, while Ryan stayed with the kids. When I got home an hour later the dishes were done and the kids were bathed! We all settled in on the couch and watched Wheel of Fortune together. Bedtime quickly came for the younger kids so Ryan and I both went upstairs and tag teamed putting the children down. After everyone was settled in bed we went back down stairs and Christian and Ryan watched a hockey game together.
Finally when the clock stroke 10:00 p.m. we decided to call it a night and thats when Ryan's work phone rang. Something happened at the plant he needed to go in. So he promptly got dressed, kissed me goodbye and drove to work.
At 3:50 a.m. he was back home and climbed into bed for "a nights sleep". Which for him meant 1 hour and 10 minutes until the alarm blared and it was time to get up for the day.
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So often I listen to people complain about their schedules or their hours and yet my husband manages to do all of the above with a content heart and a positive attitude. For this I am thankful to have him in my life and need to remember more that although I may have a lot on my plate raising 4 children, working full time, keeping the house clean, the laundry put away, bellies full, making sure I have a good and fulfilled marriage and happy respectful children, I need to remember to keep a positive attitude as Ryan does.
Last night Ryan and I went to PF Changes for a delicious dinner for 2. I love dinner for 2 because the conversation doesn't need to be censored. Theres no need to talk in code or spell anything, just talk.
We ordered a ton of food followed by two little "shots" of dessert in shot glasses. After dinner we wondered around the outdoor shopping area, up and down the brick lined streets hand-in-hand.
Then we came home, put the Movie FIREPROOF in the dvd player and snuggled down on the couch.
Both Christian and Madyson thoroughly enjoyed their first day back to school. They came home with tales to tell about their classes, teachers and friends...
My parents came over for dinner, so after they left and I put the babies down to bed I sat down in-front of the enormous pile of "homework" for me from each school. If your a parent you know what I'm talking about. It's crazy how much stuff has to be read, completed, signed and returned with your child.
So I sift my way though each of the schools handbooks, sign classroom rules, read the lunch menus, sign the parent volunteer sheet and then stumble my way across the little white emergency release index cards. To my shock there both semi-completed by Ryan...(this is mind boggling because for the past 6 years of school for the kids he has NEVER completed nor signed any of this first day drama) I start with Christians and read what he filled out on the front side of the card and then completed a few blank spaces. Then I flipped it over and on the second line I see something that catches my eye and then I immediately know WHY he decided to "help".
It read:
Allergies: n/a
Medical conditions: anal glaucoma
I was shocked and appalled that he would write a joke on a form that I have to return to the school! Just then he walks down the stairs, sees me holding the little card and starts hysterically laughing to the point that rather than walking he's now stumbling down the remaining steps.
Christian then enters the room from a different direction. I hand him the card and ask him to review it to see if its correct since his father filled it out. He read the first side, flipped it over, read a few lines and then went white and started laughing so hard that it made him cry.
We're in route back home after having a great family vacation for the past 10 days.
We lounged on the beach. Did some sightseeing. Plays tons of games. Shopped. Ate at some delicious restaurants. Saw many stars. And are brings home a new pet, or should I say...pets?
Driving home sucks, not only because we're leaving the beach, but because we're headed back to the heat. Headed back to unpack. To do the laundry. Do the grocery shopping. Pack Christian for surf camp. Head back to reality.
Ryan took me to lunch at the Olive Garden today. We both got soup, salad and bread-sticks.
As lunch was almost coming to an end, he reached across the table for a bread stick and then eyed me...
"You ate the bread-sticks?" He asked
"Yep, you put carbs in front of me and I'm just like a Hoover vacuum". I replied
Ok, last weekend I shared a sneak peak of what we gave Ryan for Fathers day, but now I have the real deal to share.
Heres my Favorite of the 55 shots......
The kids and I surprised Ryan with a Fathers Day gift that I'm sure he'll cherish for many years to come. I can't resist sharing so heres a little sneak peak of our photo session with Michelle.
I sneaked Ryan's truck out and took it on a back road in town.
More to follow. I think she said she got 55 shots. All I know is I went through a disk with her and absolutely LOVED every shot!!!
The day that years worth of time and effort have gone into. The day that Ryan has spend so much time preparing for. The day that made all of the lonely nights alone so worth it. The day that the kids got to see their Daddy graduate from college.
Ryan went back to school 7 years ago at night, while working a full time job, being a dedicated hands on daddy and an attentive husband
So yesterday WAS THE DAY. The day to celebrate Ryan's accomplishments. He worked his but off, made the Deans list, maintained a high grade point average and is now graduating with honors. I am so proud of him! Prior to going to the ceremony, the kids and I gave him his hat, which we decorated so they could spot him easily in the crowd.
Then we were off to the ceremony. We got their an hour and 45 minutes prior to it starting and my children amazed me. They were fantastic! They played with eachother, colored, enjoyed some ring pops and anxiously waited to see there Daddy walk into the stadium. Once the music started Makenna began looking for him
and then we all seemed to spot him at the same moment, thanks to the white hands on his hat
and once he shook the presidents hand and walked down the stage you could see the happiness on his face
Congratulations Love!
I have 4 kids 5 kids.
until we leave!
WOOT!!!!!!
