My husband and I have an arrangement as far as household responsibilities. He takes care of everything on the outside of our home and I take care of the inside. I assure you, he has the bigger job. He devotes time every weekend working around the farm and his to do list is much longer than mine. The truth is, I’m kind of picky. I really would like  a new fence around our garden and I am anxious for some of the downed trees to be moved. And, I sure wish he would borrow a bush hog and make some paths through my blackberry bushes. And, we really need to get around to winterizing the flower beds. And, the list goes on. When I mention these things to my husband, he simply writes them down on his list. There’s no whining and no huffing out of the room. He doesn’t say, “Why do make me do everything?”  He’s a good man, and he’s behaved far better than his wife.

I’m embarrassed to admit that I have not responded so well to my husband adding things to my to do list. “Organize that closet? I just did it six months ago! Why are you so critical anyway? Can’t you just love me for who I am, messy closets and all?” The blaring truth is that I have been quite a brat at times. I have not always been humble or mature.

So, I dare myself to be humble and keep my mouth closed. I am going to take a lesson from my husband and quietly add his suggestions and requests to my to do list without any complaining or feeling sorry for myself.

This post is short and sweet. I have some things to cross off my list today and I need to get busy.