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Lovin’ That Man, wrap it up!

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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 in this

department. I have been trying really hard though, so here goes.

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.

Lovin’ That Man Parts Deux and Trois

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Before I get to Lovin’ My Man I wanted to share with you a really cute idea for Valentines Day.

My friend Frieda from Lovin’ from the Oven did a wonderful tutorial on making heart shaped rolls. How fun is that!

I think making these rolls and serving them to our men hot out of the oven for dinner would defiantly be something loving that would make him feel cared for. If you would like to find out how to make these cute little rolls go here: Puffy Heart Dinner Rolls

Now on to Lovin’ My Man.

I will admit, things haven’t been as wonderfully fabulous as I imagined, and it looks like there has been little interest in this challenge. However I committed to do this so here goes!

Day Deux,
this is what I did to show my man I loved him:
1. Made his favorite Cilantro Rice for dinner
2. I greeted him at the door with a long kiss after his long day of work
3. I ironed all his shirts for the week
(I always iron a shirt for him in the morning, and usually he has to wait around for it, but this week there is no waiting, they are all there for him)

Day Trois
this is what I did to my man I loved him:
1. Served Steak and garlic mashed potatoes for dinner
2. I had the house clean when he got home
3. He is getting another back rub tonight.

So there you go.

Did anyone else to anything? If so please comment and let us all know how you loved your man.

Lovin’ That Man, Day One

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For an explanation about “Lovin’ That Man” go here.

Today is day one of my “Lovin’ That Man” challenge, and here is what I did:

I finally made a recipe that Dadzoo has been wanting me to try since we had had it at a friends house. I also served it with his favorite rice and asparagus, (his all time favorite veggie).


I also gave him a nice back rub using peppermint oil, he loves me to do this and it has been months since I have. He went to bed a relaxed happy man.


I then folded his socks. Now I know that sounds a little strange, but I am not the greatest sock folder in the world, in fact I almost never fold socks. We usually fish the socks as we need them out of a big basket. Tonight I folded Dadzoo’s socks and put them away, so tomorrow morning he won’t have to try to find a match, they will just be there for him.


I also wanted to share with you all a lovely post by my friend Kimberlynn, she wrote a wonderful tribute to her husband.
So what did you all do for your Man?
Either leave a comment telling us all what you did, or e-mail me a link and I will add it to this post.

Loving That Man of Mine

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I hesitated writing this post, since Dadzoo reads my blog…you will see why if you keep reading.

I was listening to a radio program a week or so ago, the caller was saying that her husband was feeling down and was overwhelmed with work. The caller also admitted that when her husband got home from work she wasn’t the most pleasant person and tended to nag at him. The radio personality told her that that behavior needed to stop. The last thing her husband needed after a long, hard day at work was nagging and bickering when he got home. The lady then asked for advice on how to do that.

The radio personality then gave her an assignment. She told the lady to do three very specific and concrete things to make her husband feel like he was the luckiest guy alive. They then talked a little more, and made a list of things to do and the call ended.

It made me think. I feel like I am pretty nice to come home to on most days, but can’t my husband use a little extra niceness at the end of his day, and no matter how hard my day was, won’t it help perk me to preform three specific acts of service to my husband.

So I will come to the point of this post.

Next week Monday through Friday I am going to do three specific things to make my husband feel like the luckiest guy around, and I want you to join me. Are you in? Now it can’t be anything vague, such as “I will be more appreciative today”. It needs to be something like “I will give him a foot rub while we watch his favorite movie.” or “I will wrap myself around him when he walks in the door and tell him why I love him”.

I will post about what I do every night the first week of February. (What a way to kick off the month of love!) I would like for everyone who takes this challenge to either do a post on it (and let me know so I can link to it) or comment on my blog everyday, I would love to hear what you are doing and I am sure others would too.

So get a pen and paper out, make a list and start lovin’ that man of yours.

(Knowing not everybody has a man to love, if you have a child, parent, sibling or good friend and what to participate pick one of those people and show them that you really appreciate them, and let us all know what you are doing.)