Romancing Him (the 14 day marriage challenge)

What gal doesn't like a little romancing?  Sweet words, a little pampering, a little appreciation, some flirting, maybe a little gift every now and then?  Yeh... me too!

But when was the last time you romanced your hubby?

It's easy to get into the day to day routine of married life and forget to show that awesome man exactly how we feel about him!  That's the perfect time to shake things up a bit. 

I invite all of you to join me on a 14 day challenge to show the man in your life a little love and appreciation!

Each day there will be a new assignment for you to complete.  Don't panic - they are super easy!  And inexpensive (or totally free!)

Now, I have to admit - I will be a day or two ahead of the posted assignments.  Just so the Man of the House doesn't read what I've got planned for him before I do it! (In fact... I have completed Day One by the time this post goes live!)

So, what do you say?  Are you up to the challenge?  If so, leave a comment below and check back tomorrow (February 1st)  for your first assignment!

The 14 Day Marriage Challenge:

Day One: A Relaxing Touch

Day Two:  Your Undivided Attention

Day Three:  Be Thankful

Day Four:  Third Times A Charm

Day Five: Show Him You Missed Him

Day Six: Let Him Know You're Thinking of Him

Day Seven:  Be Helpful

Day Eight:  The Way to A Man's Heart

Day Nine:  Be Positive

Day Ten:  Be Flirty

Day Eleven: Get Touchy Feely

Day Twelve: Put It In Writing

Day Thirteen:  Do Lunch

Day Fourteen: Date Night

My Love Dare: Progress Report

I’m about one quarter through The Love Dare. Today is day 10.
I have to admit. I was wondering if it was making any difference yet. Had The Man of the House even noticed any of the things I had done as my daily dares?

Yes, I know… it shouldn’t matter. That’s not the point. It’s not about getting attention or accolades. But I couldn’t help but think these thoughts anyway.

Last night I got my answer.

He told me that he felt as if I had been “happier” over the last week or so. That he felt as if I was thinking of him and considering his feelings and needs. And that he appreciated it.

Yah! He can see the changes in me and how I treat him. He feels appreciated!

And that IS the point. For him to feel appreciated, cherished and loved.

Thanksgiving Isn't Just A Day

My head is already spinning with thoughts of turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie.  Oh, the pumpkin pie.  Mmmmm...  Oops, sorry.  I got distracted.  It's just that it's that time of year again.  When food and feasting becomes a big focus for many of us.  

We spend days, or weeks, planning.  Will we stay home, or visit friends or family?   What will we prepare? 

We  spend hours, or days, preparing.  Baking, boiling, roasting, mixing, blending, mashing.

Me?  I even spend time thinking about the leftovers.  The turkey sandwiches.  The way that pumpkin pie always seems to taste even better the day after Thanksgiving day.  I'm almost as excited about the leftovers as I am about the initial meal.

It's easy to get completely wrapped up in the yummy-ness of the holiday.  And just focus our thoughts and attentions to the meal.   Which - let's face it - is pretty darn good stuff!   But I don't want to forget the other good stuff.   The "thanks giving" part.  I want to be grateful.  I want to look at my life and realize the many blessings I have been given.  The people I love.  The people that love me, surround me, support me, and cherish me.   The "stuff" I have, which is far beyond meeting just the basic needs of life.

I want to take a while to indulge myself in all that I have been given and really appreciate it.  In that vein of thinking - many of my posts for the next week will be just that.  A celebration of the many things I have to be thankful for. 

“Thanksgiving was never meant to be shut up in a single day” - Robert Caspar Lintner