Since then I have done the dishes every single day , with the exception of my birthday because she insisted that she would do them on my special day. I have given myself my self proclaimed name "Dishman". For the first few weeks I would make up my own songs about Dishman (the lyrics consisted of "Dishman" repeated in various tunes). I was so proud of myself, because I committed to doing something that I knew that my wife would feel loved.I would constantly point out to Bethany, "look I did the dishes" to get some verbal praise. A month and a half going strong I have been doing this and it takes about 30-45 minutes of my day. I consider it part of my daily schedule now. Which lead me to think, who the heck has been doing the dishes before me? I mean I occasionally did them here and there.
For the past 3 and a half years Bethany has been doing the dishes. Not once have I heard her give herself a self proclaimed name like "Dishman" or "Dishwoman". Never have I heard her signing or reminding me about her doing the dishes. She just did them. Quietly and without complaining. To top it off, Bethany is a whole lot busier than I am. I have learned a few things from this experience. 1. Bethany must really love me if she has been doing the dishes for that long without saying and especially if that is how she feels love, than she was also expressing it that way. 2. To be aware of the small things your spouse or partner is doing for you and to express gratitude for them and what they do.
It is amazing how much people sacrifice for one another and often times it goes unappreciated or unrecognized. We all show love in different ways. Let us appreciate and recognize each other more!
