Dan came home from a hard day at work, to a wife who had a hard day at home. You know those days when you feel like you have so much to do but can't seem to accomplish anything? That's how I felt. I really try to have Dan come home to a relaxing environment and a clean house, but I was frustrated that the house was a mess. So when Dan got home he walked in to a rushed wife and a sleeping Helo.
As Dan sat on the couch to relax from his day, I was folding laundry and Helo started fussing. I immediately dropped my head and my eyes started to water, as my incredible Husband gave me a hug and said "I'll get him, you can finish what your doing". Dan went to get Helo, and being as frustrated as I was I didn't even notice that Dan did not come back out. As I started to put away laundry... the only thought running through my mind was, I still have dishes to do, vacuuming, cleaning the bathroom, sweeping, repacking the diaper bag and picking up the nursery. But as I passed by the nursery to put away the towels, I saw My Husband rocking and reading to Helo. 
The sight brought tears to my eyes. I quickly finished putting away the laundry and then made the decision that there are more precious moments in life then worrying about how perfectly clean the house is. So I brought out the camera and sat and listened to Dans story.That moment I truly discovered what it means to put your family first. The house chores do matter to an extent, but there are more important matters to tend to... my family. I will always take advantage of the moments that are unforgettable and might not reoccur again. And this was a moment that bonded us more as a family.
Thank you Dan for your patience and kindness, for your loving and caring understanding and for holding to the gospel. I Love You!
Amen!
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