here we go!

it feels good to be blogging some apples again!  here are some ideas for the week!

*flip a coin for who's planning date night for the week (that includes getting the sitter)

*do they have something big going on? -with work, with the kids?  make a point to ask them about it and give them your undivided attention while they are talking.

*make a meal that you have together even more special by making the table and food look that way.  go the extra mile and put a note under their plate or use special dishes.

*when you meet after some time a part, be sure to say something positive first. ie. "i'm glad you're home.", "i've looked forward to you coming home all day", "i've missed you", "thanks for working so hard", "having you home is a breath of fresh air".  ONLY say things if you mean it!  BUT, there is always something nice you can say!...think first.

*put a note in a random place that says something specific you love/appreciate about them. (on their steering wheel, bathroom mirror, shower wall, in their shoe..etc.)

*next time you are watching t.v. together, ask them if they'd like a foot, back, shoulder massage while you watch.

*ask them if they need you to do anything for them that day or this week.  then do it!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!  HERE'S TO A HEALTHIER MARRIAGE!

Mondays "Fruit Basket" :)

Well folks, we are moving. We are getting ready to put our house up for sale next week. I would have never believed I could be excited about moving. I have loved my house, neighborhood, ward, everything about living here! But I am just thrilled! It is where we are supposed to go and we are really happy about it!

In an effort to simplify...I don't want to slack on my wifely efforts ya know. I will post a Fruit basket every Monday! That way we can all choose things that will work for the day we are having. Hopefully you will find this helpful as well. :)

THE FRUIT BASKET

* Pray for your spouse-even if you don't think they need it

* Dry erase marker on the mirror a nice note of praise or encouragement

* Smile a little more

* Be affectionate- cuddle while watching your favorite show

* Make their favorite treat or buy it :)

* Greet them at the door when they get home with a minty fresh kiss

I will still try and post a talk on Sunday. Have a great week!