My youngest daughter drew a picture of me and my husband. We’re standing hand in hand, and between our heads there’s a floating balloon. I was pleasantly surprised. Obviously, we make quite a loving, and harmonious couple!
But then she said: ‘That was before you had us, mummy!’
I was starving for some positive reinforcement, so against my better judgement I asked hubby: ‘Please say something nice to me?’ In my defense: it had been a very long day, and the kids had been awful! Hubby immediately got that familiar deer-in-the-headlight look, while I waited patiently. Minutes went by, and the silence got…
‘If you participated in Style by Jury, they would change a lot about you,’ my husband suddenly declared, while spreading his sandwich with a thick layer of peanut butter. ‘How’s that?’ ‘Well, look at your self!’ ‘Perhaps my hair,’ I agreed. He nodded enthusiastically. ‘And different clothes!’ But now his sudden interest in my looks…
According to my mom, and Dr. Laura, author of the book The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands,men are basically very easy to manage. Just throw enough sex and food their way, and they’re content. The first time my mother threw this advice at me I was a bit shocked. Mostly because it concerned Sex,…
It’s a wellknown fact: after Summer Vacation divorce rates go up. Apparently it can be quite stressful to have the love of your life around you all the time. It’s all very well to promise: ‘for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health,’ but no one said anything about…
During the cold Winter months I like to sleep in big flannel night gowns. Granny gown Unforntunately they only come in Granny model, so charming they are not. In fact, there have been times when I took a big sheet out of the cupboard, and it turned out to be my nightgown. Comfortable and great…
Life can get busy. And sometimes you kinda get lost in the shuffle. Dance lessons to reconnect And lose sight of your husband. Which is why my hubby and I decided to take up ballroom dancing. Ever Sunday evening, for the last year and a half we go dancing. We hold each other as we…
Awww, sounds like a lovely photo. Don't be saddened by her comment, martial relationships change as children come along. The love is strong, dutiful and romantic but not as young love. I believe children know can see love and know it, in all its forms :0)
I agree that relationships change but it still can be strong and romantic if we work at it.
At least the two of you are still the topics of her artwork. Not only that, but when she thinks of you, the fist image which comes to mind is a pleasant one. Whenever my wife and I go out for an evening (ummm…right in 2009), we are very straightforward about telling the kids we need some time not being parents. A popcorn and a movie seems to cure them of heartsickness pretty quickly:)
Thanks Kenny. That's a lovely way of looking at it.
Kids are so funny! Wonder what her picture would like if she drew you now? Hehehe
That sounds ominous Becky Jane. Now you've got me worried!