He gets up at 4 a.m., he drives 2 hours into LA at the crack of dawn, he works all day before driving back later that afternoon. All just a typical Monday for Morgan. We love it that he still manages to make it home in time for dinner. Oh, what a glorious time that is! About an hour beforehand, the girls will sometimes wait outside in the driveway. They pick flowers, play with dirt, rocks, and whatever else their fun imaginations come up with. When they get tired of doing that, they’ll simply set up their little folding chairs and wait patiently in the driveway. When they see his car coming around the corner, it’s pure JOY! Daddy’s home. On occasion, when daddy arrives, he even surprises us by bringing us a gift.
Gifts for the girls can be as simple as a mint, a piece of hard candy, or stickers. Sometimes, mommy even gets roses. 
On days when Morgan is not working from his home office, the girls and I pray for his day and his safe return. Throughout the day, I often try to take the opportunity to tell the girls how blessed and grateful we are to have such a hard working and loving daddy/husband who provides for his family and helps other people invest their money wisely for the future.
In turn, Morgan is really great about complimenting me on my cooking as well as my homemaking skills, not only in private but more specifically, in front of the girls. In fact, there’s not a day that goes by where the girls don’t compliment me or thank me for a meal- even if I know it’s not their favorite. It’s really sweet. He’s also been blessing me by remembering to thank God for me as his wife, while praying out loud with the girls.
Obviously, as parents, the benefits to our children (and to each other) are huge. We feel that genuinely praising each other in front of our children instills a sense of respect, awareness, acknowledgment, and gratefulness. It helps them know we value and appreciate each other as husband and wife. Let’s face it, we all need encouragement and praise. Hearing words of affirmation from the lips of your beloved is a necessity. Hearing praise from the lips of your children is an extra special blessing. In the busyness of everyday life, I admit I can easily get caught up in my own responsibilities and routines. Taking the time to praise and acknowledge my husband sometimes takes forethought and intention.
Morgan and I are not experts at this by any means, but like everything else in our marriage and parenting, we strive to do better, while seeking the heart of God.
The bible has simple commands for a husband and wife.
Husbands are to love their wives. Wives are to respect and help their husbands. ~Ephesians 5:33
No matter what “type” of husband you have,
What can you do today to elevate and appreciate your spouse?
Perhaps it’s paying him a compliment, writing him a note, praying for him, or maybe just a simple “thank you.”
Let’s not wait until Father’s Day to show the man in our life how much he means us and to our family.
Leaving a lasting legacy of love and appreciation takes practice!
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