Ok...here lately, I have been neglecting myself, and my hubby for my role in Mommy-hood. Let me explain...Since becoming a mother, I have devoted ALOT of time to being Mommy. In fact, I can't remember what it is like to NOT be a mom. I have sort of lost myself to my kids. Don't get me wrong...I love my kids, and there isn't anything in the world that would make me ever regret the time I've had with them, but I have sort of lost myself and neglected time with the hubby for them. Every evening after they go to bed, I just want to veg out and watch TV. Yes to some, that is a waste of time, but to me it is MY time to unwind, and not have to hear "can I have...,?" or "will you...? or "MOM.....he took my...", you get the idea. Well, until recently, I have failed to notice that none of my day included my hubby. Yes, very sad, but true. AND because he is so nice, he never complained. He's dropped subtle hints, but I would just shrug them off and go on about MY time. Well I realized that, I am not being fair to him by doing this. So I have been doing some thinking and digging online today, and found some cool things that we can do that just makes sense. So I have decide to share these with you, and hopefully those of you who may be in the same "funk" as me can get some use out of them. Most of these are done at home after the kids are asleep. (Don't go there, this is rated PG, so keep your mind out of the gutter.) Also, If there are any you'd like to share with me, that would be great, but please keep it clean, I'm not looking for that kind of advice. Thanks! So here they are...ENJOY!
1. Write “I LOVE YOU” backwards and tape it where it can be read in the mirror so it the first thing he sees in the mirror.
2. After the kids are in bed for the night, turn on some music, and dance.
3. After the kids are in bed, have a starlit, outdoor picnic of you favorite snack foods.
4. Cuddle while looking at wedding pictures and reminiscing about your wedding/honeymoon.
5. Put love notes in your spouse’s pocket/lunch when they are not looking.
6. Cuddle with each other under the stars.
7. Hide notes around the house (where you know they will find them) telling them how much you appreciate them.
8. Take a walk together.
9. Create a clue game for your spouse to play, with clues leading to prizes expressing your love for them (bonus being the prize at the end...YOU.)
10. After the kids are asleep, have an indoor picnic with dim lights and soft music.
11. Talk about the first time you met.
12. Talk about favorite memories.
13. Do Bible devotionals.
Yes these seem like no "no-brainers", but I liked them, and will be trying them. I love my husband very much and sometimes I take him for granted, he is God's gift to me, and I want to cherish him. I really want to improve so, I am going to break the Mommy role, and devote some time for him. I hope you all will do the same.
