All About Matt

I got husband tagged! I've been tagged a lot lately, but I really liked this one so I am going to do it anyway. But please, no one tag me for awhile, I need a break!

1. What is his name? Matthew M. Carroll
2. Who eats more? In one sitting, he can definitely eat more, but I eat a lot more frequently.
3. Who said "I love you" first? Him! I wanted to say it, but I was waiting.
4. Who is taller? We are EXACTLY the same height.
5. Who is smarter? Depends on the subject. I am better with English, but when it comes to computers, I'm the dunce in the corner compared to him.
6. Who is more sensitive? Hello! Pregnant! Need I say more?
7. Who does the laundry? We both do. He probably does more loads, and then I fold and hang up the clothes more.
8. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Looking at it from the foot of the bed, I do.
9. Who pays the bills? Mostly Matt.
10. Who cooks more? I used to cook every night, with the exception of special occasions. Matt would always help me when I needed an extra set of hands too. Now, however, he makes breakfast, lunch, and dinner since I can't handle being in the kitchen. Such a sweet guy!
11. What meals do you cook together? Our two favorites to make together are wan tons and tacos. (He makes the homemade tortilla shells while I cook meat, grate cheese, and chop veggies.
12. Who is more stubborn? Neither of us is all that stubborn, we are both pretty "go with the flow".
13. Who is the first to admit they're wrong? Usually that's the only thing we argue about. "I'm sorry, I was wrong, its my fault." "No, I'm sorry. I was wrong."
14. Who has more siblings? Me. I have five, he has one.15. Who wears the pants in the relationship? I'm going to answer this one by saying one of Matt's favorite quotes: "I wear the pants, but she washes them, folds them, and puts them away. So if I want to know where they are, I have to be nice."
16. What do you like to do together? EVERYTHING! We especially love going to, or renting, movies. We have the same taste concerning most movies, which makes it great! Also camping, hiking, boating, walking, cleaning, cooking, swimming, babysitting, shopping, playing games, playing mario party, and if we had the money, traveling.
17. Who eats more sweets? We both enjoy our fair share of goodies.
18. Guilty pleasures? Downloading illegal movies, and bags. Not like girly handbags, but Matt has an obsession with backpacks and other such bags.
19. How did you meet? He was the "class president" in my seminary class our senior year of high school.
20. Who asked who out first? I asked him to a girl's choice dance when the first guy I asked said no (he had already gotten asked).
21. Who kissed who first? He kissed me, but I made it rather difficult by laying with my head in his lap. Its an awkward position to try and kiss someone in. Try it.
22. Who proposed? Definitely Matt! He had everything planned out perfectly!
23. His best feature? There are so many to choose from! But I will answer this one in two words: soccer player. He has got the best calves I have ever seen!
24. What is his greatest quality? Again, too many to choose from! But I love that he is always serving other people! He never just sits and watches, he is always the first one on his feet to lend a helping hand, no matter where we are or what the circumstances are.

I tag anyone with a husband they want to brag about! Bonnie, Kristine, Aubrey, Laurie, Haylie, Julie, Stacy, Janae, Lissa, or Ashlee....any takers?

Just Because

"What are the flowers for?"
"Because my husband loves me."
"Is it your anniversary?"
"No."
"Is it your birthday?"
"No."
"Did he do something wrong?"
"No."
"He just gave you flowers?"
"Yup."
"For no reason at all?"
"Just because."
"Wow!"

Sound the alarm! Call out the troops! Dial 9-1-1! These are pretty much the reactions I got from people when Matt surprised me with flowers at work this week. It was actually really entertaining to watch the wheels turning in some people's minds as they tried to grasp the concept. "Just because. He brought her flowers just because." The dazed and confused expressions I saw told me full well that too many marriages had lost their spontaneity. (If they had any to start with). I thought I might have to call an ambulance to revive a few that seemed to have gone into shock. Matt has always been very good at surprising me occasionally with flowers or small presents to remind me I'm loved. I enjoy doing the same for him too. If he's had an especially bad week at school, I'll pick up the latest CD he's been wanting or that movie he's had his eye on. Why? Because I love him! He knows I love him, but sometimes a surprise gift is a nice reminder. I've heard men use the argument that flowers die. Well, I don't care if flowers die, they are beautiful while they last and a wonderful reminder of Matt. When I look at the flowers he's bought me, sitting on my desk, a smile comes to my face every time. So he is on my mind all day. And to those who are too cheap to buy your spouse an occasional "just because" gift my only reply is it'll save you money in the long run. I hear divorce is expensive.