Showing posts with label Love and marriage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Love and marriage. Show all posts

Saturday, November 21, 2020

Twenty-eight years & Forever to go

Twenty-eight years ago today two kids stood in a church and promised to spend their lives together. 



It's been 28 years of laughter and heartache. Quiet days and grand adventures. Some tough times and so many more wonderful times.  

We've raised two amazing kids and been blessed with a remarkable grandson. 

The best part of all is imagining what is still waiting for us in the years to come. 


Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Are You Ready for Valentine's Day?

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day.  The day dedicated to all things love, romance, hearts and flowers.



Maybe you are prepared.  You have a dinner planned, or reservations made.  Cards are signed.  Gifts are wrapped.  Flowers and chocolate are purchased.

Or, maybe you're still needing a little inspiration for the big day.  If so, I'm sharing some of my favorite past love-themed posts, which will hopefully help you out.











You can also check my Pinterest board for some more ideas!

https://www.pinterest.com/beckeyp/be-my-valentine/

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

When We're Apart

As I mentioned in my "Currently" post for May, the Man of the House was in Tokyo, Japan for a week at the end of last month. I always miss him anytime he's away, but it's even tougher to be apart when he's on the other side of the planet. 



The time difference can make it a challenge to schedule phone calls or time for Skype.  Fortunately we were able to work it out that when he would be getting ready to go to bed for the evening was during my late morning, and his early morning before he would head out for work activities was my early evening.  So we could squeeze in some brief communication during those times.  And thank goodness for texting!

I managed to keep myself pretty busy while he was away.  Spending time with the Male Offspring, went for coffee and a little Target browsing with the Female Offspring and the grand kid, completed some customer orders, and worked on some new project ideas for the etsy shop. 

There is an upside to those times when we have to be away from each other.  Missing him helps remind me how very much I love him and how important he is to me. It makes me appreciate him more when he is home and keeps me very thankful that he's a part of my life.  

Of course, the best part of any time the Man of the House has to be away is when he comes home.  That moment I first see him at the airport and my heart starts racing.  I feel like an infatuated young girl falling in love all over again.





OK... enough mushy stuff for one day.



 
With Love,
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Monday, November 21, 2016

Twenty Four

Twenty four years ago today I became the Mrs to this Mr...


It's been twenty four years of ups and downs.  Laughter and tears. New jobs and layoffs.  Kids and grandkids born and family members lost.  Family vacations. Anniversary trips.  Business trips.  House remodels.  New cars and ones that left us stranded on the side of the road.

Most importantly it's been twenty four years of love.

And I am excited to see what the next twenty four years and beyond holds in store for us!


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Saturday, February 14, 2015

Sharing the Love

Happy Valentine's  Day  to  one  and  all ! !
Photo:publicdomainpictures.net

Today, am I taking a little time to focus on my loved ones.  But I wanted to share a little love with my favorite blog readers also!

So here are some of my favorite love and/or Valentine's day related posts from the past.  Enjoy!








and this...





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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Ride Along

Earlier this week the Man of the House had some dental work done and needed someone to drive him home.  Because of this he left his truck there and I got to take him to work the next day.

photo: publicdomainpictures.net

Riding along beside him in the pre-dawn morning I realized how much I enjoy just being in the car with him.

It's the closeness of sharing the small space with him.

The way he will reach across the gear shift and take my hand or rest his hand on my leg.

Sometimes we will talk. Other times we may share a comfortable silence. Just listening to the radio.

It's just one of those small pleasures which are so very easy to overlook as they happen.  Moments to seek out in the everyday.  Times to savor and treasure.

Oh... and he smelled really good too! :0)




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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Three Things: I Want To Do This Year

I didn't make any actual resolutions for this year, choosing instead to focus on one word to better myself and my life throughout the year.  That doesn't mean I don't have some goals I want to accomplish this year!  Here are just three of the things I want to do this year:

1)  HAVE MORE FUN WITH THE MAN OF THE HOUSE:  
This was actually his idea.  We want to start doing some of those "someday we should..." things.  Laugh together.  Play together.  Make time to do more things we enjoy together.


2)  GET MY CHOLESTEROL UNDER CONTROL:
I discussed this in quite some detail in my Wake Up Call post last week.  No need to bore you by rehashing the details. I will be posting a weekly update tomorrow.

3)  AT LEAST DOUBLE MY ETSY SALES FOR  LAST YEAR:
Last year wasn't a bad year for Queen B's Busy Work,  but it wasn't exactly what I would call stellar either.  I plan to make efforts to at least double last year's numbers.





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Friday, November 21, 2014

A Spirit of Gratitude - November 21

Today the Man of the House and I celebrate 22 years of marriage.  This week's "A Spirit of Gratitude" post was inspired by him and our marriage ...

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I Am Thankful for 22 Years Filled With

Love
Laughter
Friendship
Acceptance
Support
Encouragement
Arguments
Romance
 Bad puns (and a few good ones)
Parenting together
Shared joys
Shared losses
Vacations in Charleston
Sunburns
Family holidays
Birthdays 
Blizzards
Hurricanes
Reenactments
Naval Reserve weekends
A trip to New Orleans
 New jobs
Lost jobs
New houses
Facial hair and not
A Disney World trip
Home brewing
Finding the perfect Christmas tree
Vacations at the Outer Banks
Long drives to Ohio and Florida
Becoming grandparents
Trips to Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge
Home Makeovers
Hiking Trips 
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." 
~ 1 Corinthians 13 13


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Monday, February 24, 2014

A Date A Month

This year for Valentine's Day I created a year of dates for the Man of the House. One date per month for the next 12 months.

I've been seeing ideas like this all over Pinterest and the bloggy world for a while and thought this would be this perfect gift for him.  (and really for both of us)

Added bonus: it accomplished Day 14 of The 14 Day Marriage Challenge!


Each month has a theme, such as: Hometown Tourists, Shakespeare in the Park, The Road Less Taken, Dinner and a Movie, etc. But what will the date involve?  He has to wait until that month to find out the details!  Some are things we enjoy doing together, or have been saying we want to do together.  Others are stay at home dates giving us a chance to relax and unwind.  All are inexpensive (or free!).

On individual note cards, I wrote out the plan for each date and then placed them in envelopes with the month written on them. He gets to open the envelope on the first of that month and pick the date he wants us to have our date night.

As the next 12 months come and go (probably far quicker than I would like to see them go), I hope to post a little about each month's theme and how the date worked out.

Did you create anything to give your significant other this year?  Tell us about it!

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Friday, February 14, 2014

The 14 Day Marriage Challenge: Day Fourteen

Welcome to Day 14 of the 14 Day Marriage Challenge!

Congratulations! You have made it through the entire 14 day challenge!

The final challenge is: Date Night!

That's right - schedule a date night with your husband.  Just the two of you!  Since today is Valentine's Day, maybe you already have something special planned for this weekend. (yes, that counts!) If not, schedule some time for just the two of you in the next week or two.  Put it on the calendar and keep it!!

I know with kids and budget constraints, a night out on the town might not be possible.  But don't worry - there are tons of things you can do together at home, or for cheap (even free). There are tons and tons of ideas on the internet.  Here are a few links I have on my Pinterest board that might help you:

50 Things to do Together (other than watch a movie) http://whatyoumakeitblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/50-things-to-do-other-than-movies.html?m=1

70 Date Night Ideas http://tynicaelyse.blogspot.fr/2013/08/70-date-ideas.html?m=1

100 Ways to Date Your Spouse http://www.mamaslikeme.com/2013/02/100-ways-to-date-your-spouse.html

Top 20 Stay at Home Date Night Ideas http://www.happywivesclub.com/top-20-stay-at-home-date-night-ideas/

I hope you'll take time to leave a comment and tell us what you're doing for date night!  Also, please let me know what you thought of the challenge and how it worked for you and your marriage. 

Thursday, February 13, 2014

The 14 Day Marriage Challenge: Day Thirteen

Welcome to Day 13 of the 14 Day Marriage Challenge!

Today's challenge is to Do Lunch!

Make your husband a lunch the night before or in the morning for him to take to work.  Or bring lunch to him. 

If he's home today, have a picnic.  Even if the weather is bad you can spread out a blanket and picnic indoors!




Wednesday, February 12, 2014

The 14 Day Marriage Challenge: Day Twelve

Welcome to day 12 of the 14 Day Marriage Challenge!

Today's challenge is to Put It In Writing!

Leave a little gift, love note, or card where he'll find it sometime during his day!

Tuck a card or note:
  • in his underwear drawer
  • in his coat pocket
  • in the visor of his car
  • in his brief case or lunchbag
  • under his pillow
  • inside the book his reading
  • inside his closed laptop
  • into the case for his tablet
You can even use a dry erase marker, lipstick, or eye liner to write a love note on the bathroom mirror for him to find as he gets ready for work.

Or stick up post-it notes in various places around the home  (or office?) or in his car for him to find as he goes about his day.

Monday, February 10, 2014

The 14 Day Marriage Challenge: Day Ten

Welcome to Day 10 of the 14 Day Marriage Challenge!


The challenge for today is simple: Be Flirty!

That's right - flirt with your husband!  Wink at him, or blow him a kiss, from across the room.  Let him catch you giving him an admiring look. Send him a couple of flirty texts or emails.  Compliment him.  Use a cheesey pick up line on him.


Sunday, February 9, 2014

The 14 Day Marriage Challenge: Day Nine

Welcome to Day 9 of  the 14 Day Marriage Challenge!

Today's Challenge: Be Positive!

For the entire day - don't criticize or correct your husband!

If you're as bad about doing this as I am, your tongue might be very sore by the end of the day because of all the times you have to bite it. Ha!

Be sure to check back and let us know how you did with the challenge!

Saturday, February 8, 2014

The 14 Day Marriage Challenge: Day Eight

Welcome to Day 8 of the 14 Day Marriage Challenge!

Today's challenge: The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

We've all heard that old saying, right?  Well.. Whether it's an entre, a dessert, or a candy - let's serve him what he likes today!

If you have time to make it for him - great!  If not, that's OK!  There's nothing wrong with stopping by the store or bakery, or picking up take-out from his favorite restaurant.

The Man of the House is crazy for pizza. Guess what we had for dinner? :0)

What is your hubby's favorite food?


Links to MORE of the 14 Day Marriage Challenge:

Friday, February 7, 2014

The 14 Day Marriage Challenge: Day Seven

Welcome to Day 7 of the 14 Day Marriage Challenge!

Today you are challenged to Be Helpful!

Do a chore that is usually his responsibility or mark something off his To-Do list. Or, you could even just ask him "What can I do for you today?"!

Be sure to leave a comment. Share how you helped out your husband today!



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Thursday, February 6, 2014

The 14 Day Marriage Challenge: Day Six

Welcome to Day 6 of the 14 Day Marriage Challenge!

The Challenge for today: Send him a text or email during the day to let him know you're thinking about him.

This can be sweet, romantic, flirty, or sexy - what every you are comfortable with.  Send more than one if you want!

Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

  • Thank you for being you.
  • Thinking about you...
  • You're my best friend
  • Glad I have you in my life
  • I miss you.
  • Love you to the moon and back
  • You are the best!
  • More in love with you than ever!
  • Hey sexy... got plans tonight?
  • I am one lucky gal!
  • You.  Me.  2nite.
 Or use your own original idea! Leave a comment and let us know what your text/email said. 


Links to MORE of the 14 Day Marriage Challenge:

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

The 14 Day Marriage Challenge: Day Five

Welcome To Day 5 of the 14 Day Marriage Challenge!

Today's Challenge: Let him know you missed him!

When he walks in the door from work greet him with a big kiss.  (or, if he gets home before you - give him a huge kiss as soon as you walk in the door)

I'll be honest: usually when the Man of the House gets home he is greeted by the dog and/or the grand baby.  While I am either sitting on the couch watching the news, or in the kitchen fixing dinner.  I can certainly take a moment from what I am doing to walk over and let him know I am happy to see him! And I know he appreciates it.

Leave a comment and let us know how your hubby responded to your "Welcome Home" greeting.

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