My Husband, My Hero: Looking at Him through Their Eyes

This month, in honor of Father’s Day, I’d like to honor the men out there who are trying hard to be good husbands and fathers. To all the men out there who are investing daily in your families – this one’s for you. And, to the lucky women who are married to these wonderful men, hold onto them and appreciate them every day.

Our Hero

My little girl with brown curls says “My friends say their daddies are so strong that they could pick up a tree. I told them my dad is stronger and he can pick up a house!”

I grin, thinking of the other day; I was barefoot and found myself standing in some pokey plants. My husband rushed over, scooped me up and carried me to less-pokey ground. Strong? Yes.

My son with sparkly eyes says with awe “Daddy knows everything!”

I nod, remembering back to the years and years of late night studying he invested in his education. Smart? Definitely.

My daughter looks at him in awe, touching a long scratch on his arm. “Daddy, does that hurt?” He says “Not so much.” She blinks up at him like he is a superhero.

I smile, thinking of this same man years ago, standing by me as I brought our children into this world. Remembering how helpless he looked, as he tried desperately to help me through the pain. Is he brave? Absolutely.

I watch my son and my husband playing basketball. My young son looks at him in amazement as he watches his dad sink another three-point shot.

Tears come to my eyes, knowing that, in the future, my husband will be the one watching our son effortlessly sink those three-point shots. The time he is spending with our son is teaching him how, years from now, he can be a wonderful father, as well. Priorities? He’s got them.

What does all this mean? It’s just a simple reminder.

The next time your husband forgets to take out the trash, or does something that irritates you a bit, take a minute to look at him through the eyes of your children. You just might be blown away by the incredible man you’re lucky enough to be married to. I know I am.

Nicole Dean is the proud creator and owner of http://www.romanceyourhusband.com/, a website dedicated to helping married couples stay friends and to help them remember why they married each other in the first place. Her disclaimer is: If he's a jerk, this won't work. But, if he's sweet, rub his feet.