The week of Lovin’ That Man ended up being really nice. Thursday I dropped the ball a bit, things were crazy around here with a lot of things to do and places to be, however I did manage to do some things. I made a dessert for parent-teacher conferences and I made sure I saved him some, I also made sure the evening was relaxing, after running around a bit right after he got home from work.
Friday I did all my errands during the day, usually I wait until he gets home then I go, but on Friday I had them all done so he wouldn’t have to watch the kids. I also made dinner. On Friday nights we usually do a “date night”, Dadzoo runs out and gets take-out from somewhere and we eat together and watch a movie or something like that. I like doing take-out because it gives me a day off from having to cook and clean up dinner, but Dadzoo doesn’t really like to run out after he has gotten home. Dadzoo is a really good sport though, and always does it for me. Well this Friday I made homemade pizza, one of his favorites and he got to stay in! We had a relaxing, enjoyable evening together.
Everyday this week I made sure I had make-up on and my hair done when he got home, I also greeted him at the door with a hug and kiss.
There were some other friends of mine that took the challenge and I wanted to publish the comments they left.
My really good friend Suburbanzoo said:
I have to admit, this challenge has made me realize just how much I slack off
So far this week I have given my husband a long kiss and hug when he gets home from work. Last night he got a hand, neck, shoulder and scalp massage, then I told him a list of reasons why I love him. This morning I woke up early to snuggle with him for a little while before he had to get up. (Usually he gets up first and gets the kids breakfast, then comes to rub my head or back to wake me up nicely before he leaves.) I have also been really working at mentioning specific little things that I know are important to HIM during our couple prayers.
This week I am realizing that while we do nice things for each other, I don’t do a very good job of making a conscious effort at really letting him know how much I love him. So far this has been a great exercise and I’m glad you challenged us to do it!
Jeanette said:I have something to share Aimee. I think it is interesting how much blog reading can influence ones (my) life, even while grocery shopping. I was in the meat department at the grocery store today when I saw some bratwurst. I thought to myself “Mike loves bratwurst. It has been so long since I bought some for him. He would love it if I got some. But it is not on my menu plan and they are not even on sale.” I was about to walk away when I remembered what you are doing here on your blog and thought “just get them! Mike will love it so who cares if it is not something you were planning to buy and serve this week?”So this weekend my sweet husband, whom I probably nag way more than I should, will get one of his favorite foods as a way for me to show him I love him. Thanks Aimee.
Aimee said (I just love her name!):
My loving thing for today was taking the dogs outside twice so my sick hubby man would not have to and could instead relax in a nice, warm bath after a hard dayof work. Poor sick man is now painting instead of resting…
Kimberlynn from Autumn Living did a wonderful post all about her week, you can go read all about it HERE.
Striving Simply also blogged about her experience, you can check it out HERE.
I am so happy that so many people found a little time in their busy life to make a very special person feel that much more special and loved.
I love that you love your husband. This week I started something fun. Now that I work in the evenings with my husband at his office, I bring a delicious picnic dinner, with candles and flowers. Mondays are extra special, because that is our day of the week to eat dessert and have a FHE lesson. It's so different than when we had children at home, but it's working well. He feels loved because I bring him healthy, gourmet meals. There will be no Wendy's chili or Golden Arches burgers this year.