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A Love Letter To The Real Men

in Everyday on 02/14/12

To the Men ….

Who change diapers.

Who rock their babies when they cry.

Who kiss boo boo’s on knees, and understand the power of a band-aid. 

Who gamely try to make those pony tales just right.

Who tell bedtime stories, and look for monsters under the bed.

Who take turns driving car pool.

Who pretend interest in new gymnastics leotards and sparkly dance outfits.

Who carry bags at the mall until their arms hurt.

Who quietly hide their fears as their dear daughter heads out to her first real dance. 

Who gives the death stare to any boy that dares to break her heart.

Who beams with pride at their every accomplishment.

Who makes his wife tea, brings her crackers, rubs her feet, and takes over her world for her when she is sick.

Who sends that wife to bed when she clearly needs a break.

Who is not only master of the BBQ, but maker of the bacon.  Seriously, bacon.  It makes everything better…. and a man who cooks?  Sigh.

Who pitches in with the cleaning, even when he doesn’t want to.

Who gives the best hugs…without strings.

Who makes us laugh.

Who quietly protects us.

Who fiercely loves us.

This is a real man. 

Know that you are loved. 

Always, forever, and no matter what.

Happy Valentine’s Day.

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    Comments

    1. Gigi says

      February 14, 2012 at 11:50 pm

      Beautifully written.

    2. C says

      February 14, 2012 at 8:26 pm

      Perfectly said….happy valentines day to all of them..

    3. Robbie K says

      February 14, 2012 at 8:04 pm

      LOVE IT!

    4. Lena! says

      February 14, 2012 at 7:30 pm

      Absolutely love this! Happy Valentine’s Day!

    5. Kelly Margani says

      February 14, 2012 at 5:25 pm

      Nicely said, Steph! Can I just cut and paste this?! Love to you all.

    6. TUTU says

      February 14, 2012 at 4:37 pm

      That was wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

    7. Mrs EyeCanSee says

      February 14, 2012 at 4:29 pm

      Wow. Better than any cheese Hallmark card I’ve seen!!

      Well said my friend, well said!

    8. Teri M says

      February 14, 2012 at 4:21 pm

      I couldn’t agree more!!

    9. Kaci says

      February 14, 2012 at 4:10 pm

      I love that!

    10. Candice says

      February 14, 2012 at 3:58 pm

      Happy V Day to all the REAL MEN out there, my hubby included!! 🙂

    11. Courtney B says

      February 14, 2012 at 3:24 pm

      Yessss! LOVE this!

    12. Brian Miller says

      February 14, 2012 at 3:21 pm

      awww…thank you…this is lovely….i am cooking dinner this evening for my bride…

    13. Marie says

      February 14, 2012 at 2:37 pm

      Well, pass the tissues, please.

      You just described my husband.

      You should also write greeting cards for Hallmark.

      Beautiful. Just beautiful!

    14. Secret Mom Thoughts says

      February 14, 2012 at 12:55 pm

      Well said! Happy Valentine’s Day!

    15. Norms says

      February 14, 2012 at 12:51 pm

      agreed. well said. Happy Valentine’s Day!!

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