Turn all the phones off, yes even the cell phones.
Rent a video, pop some popcorn, get some favorite candy, cookies, or treats and watch the movie.
Girls allow your husband to pick the movie some times. Even if it’s not interesting sounding to you watch it. When you watch it to see what your husband is interested in. Try to appreciate why your husband likes this kind of movie….you may learn a lot about him.
After the movie if he’s up to it ask him some well thought out and sincere questions, i.e. so when did you see that movie for the first time? What part of the movie did you like the best? When your husband is answering listen. Listen to how he is talking about the movie and get excited with him as he does. Share the experience with him.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Honey Do List
Work together on the Honey Do List. The other night we had to change a couple of electrical plugs in our house. I could have just let my husband do that task, but I choose to help out…granted I only held the light.
I never knew he had any electrical skills. I learned something new about my husband, and he loved me being impressed with him.
I never knew he had any electrical skills. I learned something new about my husband, and he loved me being impressed with him.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Make Dinner Together
Making dinner together can be so fun. Remember if you assign your husband a task to do, let him do it his way---I made a big blooper on this one girls, first time we made dinner together, I gave my hubby an assignment. I noticed that he was doing it differently than I expected so I went over and took the plate and utensil away from him, right out of his hands (I was an only child). Oops, he was not a happy camper and he told me how he felt about that….oh I felt so bad….but remember to learn from your experiences and not to beat yourself up, just move on and don’t do it again.
When we cook together now and I give him an assignment I let him do it any way he wants…..I mean really what matters here the most---a pretty cut carrot or a happy and helpful husband. Now a lot of times my hubby asks me if there is a specific way that I would like the task to be done J so often though it really doesn’t matter does it.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Our Valentines Day
What a full and wonderful Valentines day. Any and all of what we did this day are great date ideas.
Growing together Spiritually
In the morning we took a trip to the LDS Palmyra Temple with another couple from our ward. We did one session. When my husband and I are able to do spiritual activities together we have grown together in more love toward each other. It's a wonderful feeling.
If you are not LDS, or you are don't have a temple recommend yet, than a different idea for a spiritual activity could be reading your scriptures together, going to church together and afterwards talking about the topic discussed in the meetings.
Service for Family Members
My grandmother was admitted to the hospital Saturday. After coming home from the temple Dan and I went to visit and comfort Gram. When you do service for others with your spouse you are able to see another side of your spouse, a beautiful part.
Shopping for Dirt---Getting involved with their hobby or work
After visiting with Gram we went to Lowes (when we got married one of our dear friends gave us a gift card for Lowes) and bought dirt. My husband has a hobby of growing warms, composting and making soil in our basement. This is my husbands hobby as well as, we will be using the soil (perhaps selling some) for our garden (his hobby too) this year. I could have just let him go alone and pick up his own soil, but he really wanted me to come and be a part of the process. I went gladly. I am very proud of his work. He not only is making this garden for us but he wants to help the people in our neighborhood to make theirs too. One day he would like to go to Africa and share his gardening. He wants to help feed the hungry of the world---I am so proud of him. He has such a big heart.
When we can take the time to be involved in a hobby of a spouse it helps us to gain a better perspective of our spouse. We can see them for who they are, what they like and what some of their passions are----what a wonderful thing to do, to be involved in out spouses lives.
Out for Dinner
After our adventures of the day we used another gift card. We went out for dinner. When we go out for meals, we usually share the meal that we order. We usually order one meal and ask for an extra plate. Now a days the restaurants give you double the proportion that a person should eat, so we split it. Some times we don't even ask for a second plate, we just eat off the same plate. Before Dan I had never done this, it's so fun sharing your food. Sharing is fun!!! :)
Growing together Spiritually
In the morning we took a trip to the LDS Palmyra Temple with another couple from our ward. We did one session. When my husband and I are able to do spiritual activities together we have grown together in more love toward each other. It's a wonderful feeling.
If you are not LDS, or you are don't have a temple recommend yet, than a different idea for a spiritual activity could be reading your scriptures together, going to church together and afterwards talking about the topic discussed in the meetings.
Service for Family Members
My grandmother was admitted to the hospital Saturday. After coming home from the temple Dan and I went to visit and comfort Gram. When you do service for others with your spouse you are able to see another side of your spouse, a beautiful part.
Shopping for Dirt---Getting involved with their hobby or work
After visiting with Gram we went to Lowes (when we got married one of our dear friends gave us a gift card for Lowes) and bought dirt. My husband has a hobby of growing warms, composting and making soil in our basement. This is my husbands hobby as well as, we will be using the soil (perhaps selling some) for our garden (his hobby too) this year. I could have just let him go alone and pick up his own soil, but he really wanted me to come and be a part of the process. I went gladly. I am very proud of his work. He not only is making this garden for us but he wants to help the people in our neighborhood to make theirs too. One day he would like to go to Africa and share his gardening. He wants to help feed the hungry of the world---I am so proud of him. He has such a big heart.
When we can take the time to be involved in a hobby of a spouse it helps us to gain a better perspective of our spouse. We can see them for who they are, what they like and what some of their passions are----what a wonderful thing to do, to be involved in out spouses lives.
Out for Dinner
After our adventures of the day we used another gift card. We went out for dinner. When we go out for meals, we usually share the meal that we order. We usually order one meal and ask for an extra plate. Now a days the restaurants give you double the proportion that a person should eat, so we split it. Some times we don't even ask for a second plate, we just eat off the same plate. Before Dan I had never done this, it's so fun sharing your food. Sharing is fun!!! :)
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Day Before Valentines Day Date
The night before Valentines my hubby is taking me to a Church dance and activity. I love spending time with my husband. Friday night is customarily out date night. Date night is when we go out on a date.
Check out my other blog called Building Strong Marriages, there is a really good article on the importance of dating your spouse.
Check out my other blog called Building Strong Marriages, there is a really good article on the importance of dating your spouse.
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