My lovely wife Kim turns 30 today. Technically, that means she was born 30 years ago, but I don’t know that I’d call her 30 years old, because somehow, she still has the heart of a five-year-old.
I figured it would be a prefect opportunity to honor her with a tribute of some sort. So without further ado, here are 30 things I love about Kim…
I love going on walks with her.
I love how she looks when she’s sleeping. All cute and stuff.
She still sleeps with a pillow that she had when she was a little girl.
Although her heart is five years old, her spelling skills are not quite that advanced. I find the results of that “shortcoming” to be quite charming and endlessly entertaining.
Other than that, she is really quite sharp.
Her smile produces enough electricity to power a small village. (Maybe even a big one.)
Her faith is the most important thing to her. Even more important than me. Cool.
She laughs a lot, which makes me feel funnier than I really am.
Plus, her laugh makes things more fun.
She doesn’t turn up her nose at (and actually enjoys!) the stupid comedies starring any of the following: Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, or Vince Vaughn. Score!
I’ve heard stories that as a little girl, she was very spunky, bold, and mischievous. Not much has changed.
She’s a good listener.
She’s the best person to have around when you’re sick (if you like to be spoiled.)
She’s a hard worker.
She challenges me to try new things and live more boldly.
She’s beautiful in so many ways. Seriously, God went way overboard.
She supports my crazy dreams without making me feel like I’m crazy.
She’s great with people and a wonderful relationship builder.
She willingly takes on the mantle of “football widow” each fall.
She manages logistics really, really well. Nothing falls through the cracks with her.
She often cries when she sees children in need.
She’s not one of those hoity toity, fancy, hard-to-please girls. I don’t like them.
She’s always trying to be better.
She has a cute nose and toes.
She makes me feel like a superhero.
She doesn’t take herself too seriously.
She’s a little bit nuts. In a good way.
Kids adore her, which I’ve always taken as a good sign.
She is ridiculously kind and selfless. A cheerful giver.
She picked me. (Maybe this goes along with the “nuts” part.)
There you have it — thirty things I love about my wife. Happy birthday, Kim!!!
P.S. I wrote this Ode to Kim over four years ago, and this one five years ago, and everything in it still holds up (even though life has changed quite a bit since then.) I’m still a lucky dude.
Aww…that’s so cute and sweet!
Happy Birthday Kim!! Hope Jason gives you a great surprise! :)
Jason, this is beautiful!
And Kim, happy birthday!
Happy Birthday Kim….Here’s quote that I believe: ” Give to the world the best you have, and the best will come back to you.” Madeline Bridges (1844-1920) American poet
You deserve the best to come back to you because you always give your best…Celebrate Your Day… John
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KIM. JASON CERTAINLY GAVE YOU A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE. NEEDLESS TO SAY, YOU DO HAVE A SMILE THAT RADIATES. AS YOU WERE GROWING UP, YOU WOULD ASK WHY YOU WERE THE “CABOOSE???” AFTER 30 YEARS, I HAVE FIGURED IT OUT—GOD HAD BLESSED US WITH A SPECIAL LITTLE GIRL AND FOR THAT WE ARE GRATEFUL.–LOVE YA, MOM — HEY KIM, DO YOU WANT ANY JUICE IN YOUR BABY CUP???
Happy Birthday! Hope you eat lots of cake!!
Have a wonderful birthday Kim!
Happy birthday, Kim! I hope it was rockin’!
I just wanted to wish you a BIG 3 0 Birthday, Kim. You may be 30, but you will always be my “little helper.” You were always so willing to help me do whatever I needed help doing.
Love, Dad
Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy BIRTHday dear Kiiiiiimmmmmm! Happy Biiirthdaaay tooooo yoooooo! And many more!
Happy BDay Kim!
Aww..that was too sweet, Jason – “Good hubby!” :D I can totally believe a lot of what you wrote just because of the sweet email I received for commenting on your site. What a special kid-at-heart she is!
Happy belated birthday, Kim! :)
(Pardon me for not getting here sooner, I was out partying on your behalf. LOL)
Happy Birthday Kim.
Wow. Not only is Kim someone I want to be like, I want someone to write all those things about me! What could be better as a gift than all those compliments after how many years of marriage??? Glad you guys are keeping your relationship as young as your hearts.
Libby
Thanks everybody, especially Jason! I am one blessed girl… and for the record- I’m five-years-old and holding.