Craig is going to be a great Dad.

My love for my husband is not something I keep to myself. I also know at times it's irritating to others around me about how much I praise him or talk about what a great guy he is. At first, I would be hesitant thinking that people would think I was boasting or bragging - but when something is good in other people's lives - I love to hear about it. I just feel really blessed that what's really good in my life --- is him.

Now that we're going to be parents, I have been praying for our marriage. Even before I pray for Baby, I pray for us - the "us" that's Craig and me. We have had our share of hardships and disagreements in our marriage and many more while we were dating - so it's not all butterflies and rainbows in the Hounsel House. But I struggle with the transition from just married life to parenthood.

Anyways, I see glimpses of the Dad Craig is going to be. Not perfect by any means - we have a LOT to learn.

He shows so much patience with me and with others around him. And if you know me in real life, you KNOW I am a handful.

He is so loving to me and always reassures me that I'm his priority - that I know he'll do the same for our daughter.

He listens to my worries and isn't quick to make judgments or offer advice - he's a good listener - which I know will be important because I'm sure this Little One will be a chatter box like me.

He is selfless - truly selfless - and just wants to do what is best for our little family.

He tells me he loves me everyday and tells Baby Girl he loves her too (sometimes even with a belly kiss).

He reads to her - albeit - its about sports.

He looks up baby names at work - which I think is SO sweet.

He is excited - like actually excited - to paint her room. (Manual labor is not his strong suit).

I know its so very little - but its these little things that make my heart swell and forces tears out of me (come on - who am I kidding - I cry at EVERYTHING these days).

Ok - I am just really emotional today. I blame the pregnancy.

But I think as women - we find it so easy to complain about our spouses that we often forget to praise them. So - if you are reading this and are married - I challenge you to write about the things you love about your husband and want to share with us bloggers. I LOVE to read about the good things - and I bet you and your hubby have a good thing going too :-)