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To have something nice to say about DP - please join in to appreciate yours too!

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ReadyForSeason · 25/12/2023 07:43

He got me a couple of facial sheet masks and gave me them first thing this morning as something little to open with a cup of tea… Now he is off to church with his Mum and DD, and I am in bed chilling with a lovely cooling mask on my tired face, after a little party last night. He is a keeper.

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Crayonmelyn · 25/12/2023 08:02

That is just lovely. Enjoy your day.
I'm off to work, for a 24hr shift, and my Wife has prepped me a little treat box as a surprise. She has also promised me lots of photos of the day and didn't grumble at the 0430 wake up so I could enjoy opening stockings with the children. Feeling very merry.

60sbird · 25/12/2023 08:05

Mine gets a bath ready for when I get back from the gym, in the evening he gets my hot water bottle ready and wraps my nightdress around it so it’s all nice and toasty when I get it on

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ReadyForSeason · 25/12/2023 08:05

Love it, you must be doing something for the benefit of us all to work a shift like this, so thank, you and have a great day!

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Inatightsqueeze · 25/12/2023 08:07

Mine stayed up until 3 this morning sorting out the house as it was a mess as I've been out of action this week due to a stinking cold and DD having an ear infection. And to top it off he bought me the thing I wanted for Christmas, without me prompting or dropping hints!

PermanentTemporary · 25/12/2023 08:07

Dp only just moved in so we are loved up ❤ but he's such a team player. He did so much yesterday and we had a lovely time (celebrated Christmas on the 24th as we both have elderly relatives we are going to see today). It is so easy having a good time with him and plenty of hot sex

ChannelyourinnerElsa · 25/12/2023 08:11

We are 12 years into marriage, and he’s exactly who I need and want.

I have two infected ears, and he’s done the Father Christmas piece all alone, is making bacon rolls and has got DC organised this morning with the appropriate amount of Christmas breakfast chocolate.

he also organises 50% of Christmas for our family, as well as the 50% throughout the year.

PuttingDownRoots · 25/12/2023 08:12

Last night DDs put out stockings for their teddies unexpectedly (they are 10&12). He sorted it without thinking twice. Two very happy girls as their teddies had some chocolate coins in a sock.

He apologised as they were meant for me.. but the fact he was able to make them happy means more.

RunningGearOn · 25/12/2023 08:14

These are all so lovely to read 🥰 mine does tiny kindnesses like he brings me up a glass of water for bed every night and in the evenings when we're sat on the sofa he won't let me get up to put the kettle on.

neverclockwatching · 25/12/2023 08:19

No kids up yet but I'm lying in bed while he makes me tea.

TLIMSISNW · 25/12/2023 08:20

DH has picked up all the wrapping paper and made us all breakfast. He’s such a joy to have around and makes everything more fun.
He’s had a tough year and has a diagnosis of PTSD, but his number 1 priority is always the DC and me. He lets us know how much he loves us, not just by saying it, but by the way he treats us. He’s a keeper.

wildwestpioneer · 25/12/2023 08:20

I'm sat in bed with a cuppa and I can hear him sorting stuff out downstairs. He's also cooking Christmas dinner today too

Overthebow · 25/12/2023 08:23

DH did the whole night with our newborn so I got a decent nights sleep and am not quite so tired this morning.

BitOutOfPractice · 25/12/2023 08:23

Aww! What a lovely thread. The chocolate coins in a sock for teddy made me well up.

My DP is the kindest person I ever met. He looks after me every single day.

TooHappyToday · 25/12/2023 08:24

I’m in the first trimester and feeling rough, and he is taking such good care of me. He’s planned a lovely low key Christmas dinner of foods I can eat and keeps telling me how amazing I am!

Thejackrussellsrule · 25/12/2023 08:24

I've been poorly the last few days, DH rang my mum and explained we weren't up to hosting, so she's arranged to go to my brother's.

The relief of not needing to stress and worry about Christmas has been just what I needed.

diefledermaus · 25/12/2023 08:29

My lovely DH went out at 10pm last night in search of cauliflower because I forgot it on my big shop. He wasn't successful, but he's now very kindly proclaiming that he doesn't like cauli cheese that much anyway (I know it's one of his favourites).
He always brings me a drink before bed and first drink in the morning, he always says he's just going to put the pans to soak and then does all the washing up, he always lets me choose what we watch on telly. He's the best.

BuddyBuddyBumBum · 25/12/2023 08:31

I had the flu last week and DH took over everything. Looked after me, the dog, the house. I’ve just come into the kitchen to make a cuppa and found him with a pen and pad, making a time plan for Xmas dinner so everything is ready for 4.30 ❤️

DilemmaDelilah · 25/12/2023 08:34

My darling DH and I opened our Christmas stockings together when we were both awake at 2am. He had got me lots of really thoughtful little bits. Then later on he went out to pick up my grandson to deliver him to the cathedral to start his Christmas Day chorister duties before coming back and getting me my breakfast.
He gets my breakfast in bed every morning, he has looked after me so well during the last 6 months of my cancer treatment, when I am well and working he does nearly all the housework and he has my lunch waiting for me whenever I'm ready for it (between meetings.... working from home).
He has willingly accepted all my Christmas traditions. He accompanies me to church if I want to go even though he's not a believer.
He loves and is lovely to my two adult children and my grandchildren, all of whom adore him.
He is truly wonderful.

RedToothBrush · 25/12/2023 08:35

Been together 19 years. He's sometimes an arse.

But he made sure clean sheets were on the bed last night. He's just got up. I have not. I have The Plague. He's cooking. I'm in charge of moving presents and sitting on the sofa.

There are worse things.

Maggiethecat · 25/12/2023 08:35

just woke up and can hear Dh downstairs prepping food. He’s been doing bits over past few days and we’ll have a lovely feast today.
ill make a Christmas slaw and have already done the Christmas cake and mince pies but the rest is all Dh.

Ladyj84 · 25/12/2023 08:39

Usually I get up around 5am every morning because one of our 3 toddlers wakes early but this morning I woke 5 minutes ago to find the house quiet as hubby had got them all downstairs playing quietly ahhh that extra sleep was appreciated haha

PonyPatter44 · 25/12/2023 08:39

Mr Pony does loads of wonderful things for me - far too many to mention. He always treats me like his Number One Priority and makes me feel significant and loved.

The other day he did two round trips to the next town along so I could have a drink at my works christmas do, and not worry about getting home. He is fantastic. We're getting married in 15 months' time and I CANT WAIT. I'd invite the whole world to the party if I could.

Townhouselights · 25/12/2023 08:41

My DH has bought me lots of small thoughtful presents today, all chosen by himself because he knows I'd like them. Each with lovely notes and an order to open them in. He also chose and bought lots of the children's presents. And he will cook the dinner today. He's great (most of the time!)

laloue · 25/12/2023 08:41

Makes me a coffee every morning whilst I’m in the shower …every day there’s a post it note attached with a daft little message or picture. We’re in a holiday cottage for Christmas and he’s brought post its! 😊

Costacoffeeplease · 25/12/2023 08:46

We’ve been together 40 years next year, married for 37.

I’m now disabled and he does almost everything. All the shopping, cooks every night (sometimes it’s something I’ve pre prepared or batch cooked and frozen) looks after my elderly mother and takes her to hospital appts etc. I did some Christmas prep yesterday but he will cook and serve the lunch.

I think the best thing I can do is say ‘can you do me a favour’ as his face lights up and he’s on his feet before I finish the sentences. He never complains about any of it.