I love my husband and I love my son with everything in me and can't imagine my life without them. Do I act like it every day? Probably not. I know there is a difference between loving someone and acting lovingly toward someone. It's so easy to get caught up in all the nonsense each day of errands and cooking and laundry, etc. that I think I'm loving my family by doing for them, but sometimes there is no real or personal attention given from me. I have a pretty easy time giving affection to my son, but I know my husband would like much more. This month I am going to wake up each morning and meditate on how to act lovingly towards everyone I love. I will treat them with the kindness, patience and empathy they deserve every day no matter how I'm feeling. Chances are if I'm tired or impatient I will feel better after spending more quality time with my loved ones and taking the focus off of myself. Give love, get love.In addition, I am going to finally find a babysitter for my almost 3 year old. I've never had anyone babysit him except for some family and as a result my husband and I do not have date nights. I want to make it happen for both of us so this month is as good as any to get started. It's not easy to imagine a stranger in my home taking care of my most precious gift, but I think in the long run it will be really good for all of us. Time to get some references!
Happy February everyone!
Yay Shelly! We were apprehensive to have sitters for the kids too. It was hard with no family within 1,000 miles to trust our little ones with total strangers. Once I & E were ~3 & 4 we couldn't take it anymore & said the heck with it. They love babysitter nights, days--anytime. Good luck! You guys deserve fun date nights! Enjoy!!
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