The best thing about Hubby taking a business trip is that he always brings me back something adorable. Sometimes, he's like a 'straight' husband - you know, you have to repeat things or drop repeated hints at him to let him know when something upsets you, makes you happy, etc. Marriage....you know!

But when he returned from his last trip, he brought me something wonderful and VERY thoughtful...a clever cat/mouse kitchen timer (because I like to cook). I brought two cats (children) to our relationship several years ago, and he has always shown them incredible affection. He brought two dogs to our relationship.

It's tricky when two people come together and one is a cat person and one is a dog person. Someone HAS to give. But I've always been a PET person. I can't imagine a life without a beautiful, fuzzy creature in it.

A few dates into our courtship, I asked him directly...YOU DO LIKE CATS, DON'T YOU? My previous 'relationship' just dealt with the cats, but every day I would constantly hear about allergies, etc. To the point where I asked a friend of mine take my cats for a month just to give him a break. NEVER AGAIN! If you love me, you love my pets. Otherwise, it's a deal breaker. I committed myself to taking care of two of Earth's beings, and you are not about to keep me from my obligation to house and nurture them.

So, I applaud Hubby for giving me something so sweet with my best interest at heart. He DOES understand me...I hope. (And there's A LOT to understand and accept.)