I DO have an unselfish bone.

First of all, this is no way supposed to be braggy and if comes across that way, then I blame my writing ability, not my thoughts.  

I am a selfish person.  There, I said it.  I've known this my whole life and if I forget it, there are those that love me who remind me that I have this tendency.  

My husband is the most unselfish person I know.  He constantly puts his needs after ours and I strive to be more like him.

I've been saving my "extra" money for a while now and knew I wanted to buy something cool.  I was actually pleased I'd saved the money, because most of the time it burns a hole in my pocket.  I cannot resist browsing Etsy or other craft sites, not to mention shoe shopping and accessorizing.  As I was planning out what I was going to purchase, it dawned on me. 

"Should I be unselfish?"  "CAN I be unselfish?"

"YES!"

I surprised William with this little toy a few days ago.

 

I'm not sure what he likes most, the actual itouch, or the fact I was unselfish.  If I'm totally being honest, probably a little of both, but more the latter. 

I have warm fuzzies today.  I know that God is helping me overcome my unselfish nature and helping me meet others' needs before my own.  I'm so grateful I'm learning this lesson while my boys are still young.  This is one trait I pray they don't get from their momma.

By the way, he is LOVING his gift!  I've caught him the last 2 nights listening to podcasts on the couch, when he is supposed to be spending quality time with me.  That's ok honey, I give your permission to be a little selfish.

Comments

[janae cooper]

YOU selfish? Hahaha I don't believe it for a minute! And I am serious. But what a cool gift for DH I am glad he likes it.

[Amy]

Love this, Heather. Probably because I can relate. I'm forever aware of my tendencies to be selfish and my husband lives his whole life for others.

Very special that you could do this for your man. :)

[raeclevett]

What a cool thing to do for your hubby. I'm am only child so selfish comes easy to me LOL I don't share well :)

[Angela]

Oh, you are so sweet. . . but WAH!!!!! Now I feel a need to be unselfish :( And I don't wanna . . . . but I know I should . . . .