we are probably the only family who is enjoying the Olympics...the t.v. is almost always on...which is not normal here. we just really like it.
so, i say, "try these apples...if you dare!"
in my opinion, it is hard to remember to be sweet, considerate, encouraging, loving...etc, when i am totally engrossed in something else.
August is a big month around here...especially this year. Zach's birthday, Sarah's birthday and the angel-versary of Lily (for more on this, go HERE). i have a lot of projects that i'm working on and that is on top of everything else.
but, i am working on acting out my priorities. they can't be my priorities if i don't act like it, right?
so, apples.
*touch in passing as often as you pass. touch while talking if possible or make it possible.
(that touch forms a connection, our connections need to be continually strengthened)
*write a love note, funny joke, compliment on the mirror.
*make a surprise visit to their office. check if their schedule is clear first!
*lights out night(if you dare!)-if you have kids include them. don't use any power during dinner or after. go to bed without any power. after the kids are in bed...no electronics! play games by lantern or anything else fun you can think of! (um, this is emergency training!)
*help them with something they've had on their list to do..that they don't want to do or don't have time for...do it for them or help them.
*take a walk outside after dinner. talk. or don't.
"Thank God for the joys of family life. I have often said there can be no genuine happiness separate and apart from a good home. The sweetest influences and associations of life are there"
-Ezra Taft Benson (God, Family, Country: Our Three Great Loyalties [1974], 178).
so, i say, "try these apples...if you dare!"
in my opinion, it is hard to remember to be sweet, considerate, encouraging, loving...etc, when i am totally engrossed in something else.
August is a big month around here...especially this year. Zach's birthday, Sarah's birthday and the angel-versary of Lily (for more on this, go HERE). i have a lot of projects that i'm working on and that is on top of everything else.
but, i am working on acting out my priorities. they can't be my priorities if i don't act like it, right?
so, apples.
*touch in passing as often as you pass. touch while talking if possible or make it possible.
(that touch forms a connection, our connections need to be continually strengthened)
*write a love note, funny joke, compliment on the mirror.
*make a surprise visit to their office. check if their schedule is clear first!
*lights out night(if you dare!)-if you have kids include them. don't use any power during dinner or after. go to bed without any power. after the kids are in bed...no electronics! play games by lantern or anything else fun you can think of! (um, this is emergency training!)
*help them with something they've had on their list to do..that they don't want to do or don't have time for...do it for them or help them.
*take a walk outside after dinner. talk. or don't.
"Thank God for the joys of family life. I have often said there can be no genuine happiness separate and apart from a good home. The sweetest influences and associations of life are there"
-Ezra Taft Benson (God, Family, Country: Our Three Great Loyalties [1974], 178).
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