Ode to the "house-husband"

Well it has officially been 20 days that I have been on bedrest. I feel like my body shape will forever been indented in our couch! Though I have to say I like the schedule of waking up whenever I want, watching any TV show I want, reading books, taking baths (or not showering at all), writing notes, making phone calls, getting on the internet... All things that I wanted to do "if I had time" and never could. Though bed rest does have its "down sides" too. I seem to look at the same wall everyday, look at the beautiful weather- but cannot experience it, have to try to stop our "toddler- aged" dog from getting into everything, watch as the chores get put off, want to get the baby stuff all ready, but don't have the strength. It is so weird, but I am making it.
On the other hand... someone else is having to pick up the slack.... and I have to say,
MY HUSBAND IS THE BEST! He is doing so much for me all the time...including making me lay down when I "feel like" I'm okay to get up and I do too much. He has also been keeping up the house, working, washing dishes, laundry, working, watching sports (he can have a break... i guess), cooking, taking out the garbage, washing dishes, taking care of his prego wife, watching sports, and getting the baby room ready. I feel so blessed, it is time like this that you realize the blessings you have!!!

A quote from one of the books I am reading right now:
"The receiving in life to me is one of the greatest gifts that we give another person. And it's very hard. Because when you give, you're in much greater control. But when you receive something- you're vulnerable."

Taken from: Life's Journeys according to Mister Rogers Things to remember along the way