Birthday Present

This is the apron I wanted so badly that my darling husband secretly bought for me for my birthday with the money he earned working so hard for our little family.

Isn't it the sweetest, funniest thing? This is the picture from the Etsy shop that I was saving, even though it was sold out, because I liked it so much. I'll try to put a picture of me wearing it up sometime. I wore it around the house all day and now it's hanging on the coat rack until I'm brave enough to wear it into the kitchen.

I love this apron because it's evidence that Tom's listening and caring even at times I'm not confident he's fully attune; that money means very little compared to my happiness; and that he does like the idea of me as a homemaker... even though he wants me to stay in school.

But I guess I can't complain about a husband who wants to support me while I go to school either (and one who doesn't complain about state the apartment).
He also got me a seam-ripper which I couldn't believe he had remembered I wanted. I'm gonna be rippin' seams all the live-long day in my new apron with my sweet husband at my side - 23 is going to be a good year.