Throwin’ it back on a Thursday!  Originally written 06.17.10.

The Devil’s in the details.   ‘CHUCH.

It’s the smallest things that make the biggest difference.   The hug from your son after a long day at work.   The cupcake from your best friend “just because.”   The compliment a stranger gives you on your new hair.  The funny face he made at you that turns out to be the best part of your Monday.

You see, as women, we notice.   We notice when you call us “Sweetheart” or smile coyly at us in the mirror.   We notice when you cut your hair, get a new tee, or have a new scent.  We notice the way you walk into a room and how your eyes shoot straight to us upon doing so.  We notice the way your voice changes when you say our name.   (And we definitely notice the way our knees buckle when you do. )

We also notice when you stop saying, “I love you, too” when u get off the phone.   We notice when you forget date night or fail to say anything about our new haircut. We notice when your dirty socks haven’t left the same spot on the floor for three days.  THREE DAYS SEVENTEEN HOURS AND 32 MINUTES TO BE EXACT.   And we notice that the only reason they made it to the hamper is because we put ’em there.

It may seem silly or unimportant, but please believe we notice when you stop paying attention.  And after ignoring all the little things that could be noticed, the only thing you actually do notice is our unwillingness to “Hook you up” last night???

N****A, PLEASE.

The Devil’s in the details.  ‘CHUCH.