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After eleven years of marriage it is so easy to list my husband's best qualities. I actually wrote them down during our second year of marriage so that I could whip them out as a reminder during those times when his worst qualities were driving me right up the wall.

10. His great sense of humor. He can always make me laugh. Most of the time he is not even trying. The statements that come out of his mouth are so ridiculous, I just can't help it.

9. He puts my needs first. Okay, not all the time but when it really matters. He actually invited my parents, who he never really got along with, to move in with us when they became too sick to care for themselves.

8. He tries to get along with my twin sister. They actually dated in high school for about a week. That was about twenty-three years ago but she still carries a grudge because he broke up with her. He said she talked too much when he was trying to watch a football game.

7. He always remembers our anniversary. I cheated a little, okay a lot, on this one. I purposely got married on Valentine's Day so that he would not forget. I also start having our children remind him about a month in advance. So far, so good.

6. He loves my dogs. I am a real animal lover. I don't feel a house is a home unless there is a dog in it. Needless, to say, my husband never felt this way but has allowed me to "change" him. Funny story. The other night I was up late working on the computer. My husband was sound asleep in bed. My collie is not allowed on the bed. There is no room. Well, she sneaked up there as gently as possible laying with her head on my pillow. In my husband's sleepy daze, he thought it was me so he covered her up, kissed her on the head, and rolled over and went back to sleep. He would be so mad if he knew I wrote about this.

5. He is a great father. Growing up he always said he never wanted any children. I always wanted at least ten. We compromised and have five. I love how he backs up all my rules. When the children start arguing with me because I have said no to something I just say, "Then go ask your father." The never do because they have learned they will get the same answer from him that I gave. We make such a great team.

4. He has the best work ethic. His father always told him that if he had a family than his first priority was providing for them. I don't think he has missed one day of work since we have been married. He could have a temperature of 101 degrees and he will just take a couple of aspirins and be on his way.

3. He is totally loyal to me. He is my biggest fan. I could make the stupidest mistake and he would still have my back. Definitely, I would hear about my lack of thinking in private, but let anyone criticize me and he will not stand for it. Amazing!

2. He is the most honest person I know and we are the best of friends. Sometimes this is not a good thing as far as my feelings are concerned, but I always knows where he stands and how he feels. I also know he would never cheat on me because I would be the first person that he told.

1. Even at 42 with the stress of five children, the care of two elderly in-laws and a very demanding wife, he still finds the time to keep up with his appearance and, let me tell you, he is gorgeous. When he comes home from a long day at work wearing his jeans, t-shirt, work boots and tool belt, it just makes my heart flutter. In high school, my girlfriends and I voted him the guy with the best butt and let me tell you, he still proudly carries that title to this day.

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