Hi there,

As I wrote this title on my post, it reminded me of my school essays 🙂

I had initially thought of giving the title, “My Husband – My Role Model” but, then gave up the idea. I liked school essays 🙂

I generally write emotional, informative or parenting posts but, when the topic is one’s husband, then humor definitely plays a part.

After all what’s life together without a few laughs.

My Husband has amazing qualities which I would definitely like to imbibe. Here are some of them:

Being at peace with himself.

I have a vile temper and anyone who can remain calm like a Buddha deserves a special pat on the back. He even manages a slight smile as I fume!

I remembered the Foosa from Madagascar. “Foosa hungry, Foosa eat!”  Well, similarly, “Man sleepy, Man sleeps!”

So, we may have heat, noise, an active child, an uncomfortable bed or an unfinished task list, we can sleep peacefully and soundly.

Isn’t this inner peace? Maybe our Po (Kung Fu Pnada) can learn a few lessons, huh? 

Common sense

Yes, isn’t very common! I know. See, it actually gets a special mention now.

In the throes of all my crazy demands, illogical debates and emotional roller coasters, his common sense prevails. And how I envy that! Why does he have to be logical!

Down to earth

He might be the leader in the office but, when he is home, he has no airs.

Except those of a husband! 🙂

Blanking out the unnecessary

It’s the weekend and when he sits in meditation in front of the TV with the sofa as his assan (seat), it is my time to start with the pending task lists, the lecture on spending quality time with the kid and go into an in general complaint mode.

His reaction? Zero.

He is able to blank out all that he does not need to know and continue with his meditative posture.

Being in control.

I think this may be an adapted mutation in him to survive the onslaught of two crazy, spontaneous & endearing females. (Yes, we are endearing!)

When we two (Me and my daughter) go into one of our phases, there is one person who has to be in the middle of the entire drama (all family MUST take part) and yet, be a bystander to our antics.

Someone should be in control (OF US!).

Hoo? Of course! He.

Being stubborn – when you believe you are right

What is the use of being partly stubborn? You try to adapt at times but you are still called stubborn.

If someone wants to say you are stubborn, let’s show them how. So rivers of tears, threats, emotional drama, tantrums or manipulations do not work here if THE mind is made up.

Ability to handle an emergency

I have certain health problems. When they take over, I retire for a few hours. (No! I do not wish for these even with a super active child around!)

When this happens, he effortlessly handles the active child and all pending household tasks. [Or at least I feel it gets done effortlessly! Who cares when, the child is taken care of. 🙂 ]

Now, what is his secret? (I am going to be wicked!)

To do it only during an emergency. 🙂

Mr. Perfection

Very rarely when the household tasks do register in his mind, I get amazed that even the simplest of tasks gets done with perfection if HE WANTS TO DO THEM! 🙂

So, simple task of putting the clothes to dry is done so wonderfully that I feel ashamed of myself. Yes, Really I do. Don’t worry. Not for long 🙂

I wish he could train the maids.

Best security

We feel absolutely safe and secure when he is around.

What more can one ask?

Gentleman

He is a thorough gentleman with his cautious words, politically correct speech, his sensible attitudes and in being the ever dutiful son, father & husband.

This is really how I want TO BE! A graceful lady!

Help! I am just not made that way. Fact accepted.

Humor apart, I think he is one of the best role models not only for me but, also for my daughter.

I am so glad he is a part of my life and I would definitely like to be “MORE” like him. (Especially the part about the “blanking out”, Yep.)

Daddy,

We are proud of what you have achieved both personally and professionally.

We are always going to try to drive you up the wall 🙂

Hope you have enjoyed our post and now, it is time for you to think on, “who is YOUR role model?“

I am writing about “#MyRoleModel Activity” as a part of the activity by “Gillette India” in association with Blogadda.

Love, Poornima

PS:I am a true wife because parallel to writing these sweet, tangy words, my mind has jotted down another list. A list of improvements for hubby dearest. 🙂 And one of them is a sense of humor. So, please don’t tell him to read this post and if you do, harp on that last paragraph & mention what an excellent post this is. Thanks 😉