I have been swamped at the office lately. I haven't had time to blog or anything! I really shouldn't even be blogging right now!
1. The cruise is just a mere month away from tomorrow! Hooray!
2. I bought a Wii for Christa and I to play with after the kids go to sleep in the evenings. Our poor arms are so sore!
3. Season 2 of Burn Notice is over until June. Unfortunately, Season 2 was the season that Christa and I got addicted.
4. Christa and I have been stressing out a lot lately, and it's been affecting our relationship. Lots of button-pushing and back-biting blame to go around for everyone! Fortunately, last weekend was kind of a wake-up call. We were both grumpy all weekend and inaccurate impressions were made that were a bit frightening. As a result, our relationship has had a much-needed boost in romance and healthy communication lately and spirits are high!
5. Community Group will be back up and running this Sunday!
6. This weekend we are going to do something special, but I don't know what. Any suggestions? Last weekend wasn't as fun as it could have been and the next two weekends will be nuts, so now's the time.
7. I don't want to invoke Murphy's wrath here, but I think Caden is officially sleeping through the night consistently!
8. TANSTAAFL, folks. Distrust salesmen, but remember they are people, too. This is based more on general life experience than any particular recent incident.
9. Christa and I are going to go for a walk every day for the next 30 days, starting today, in an effort to lose weight before the cruise. (Between high amounts of stress and low amounts of free time and eating out almost continuously lately, we've put on a few mood-squelching pounds).
10. Men, buy your women some flowers today. Women, reward them for it. ;)
EDIT---
We NEVER fight or push each other's buttons, we NEVER have bad attitudes and ALWAYS have good weekends, we are both SKINNY, and women should NEVER reward their men for flowers.
Does that cover it all honey? :)
Custom Search
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
Freedom and Blessings!
It's been an interesting week folks! I got my new TV, Christa got her new camera, my boss approved my vacation time for our FREE cruise in May that was so generously provided by my parents! God has blessed us immensely lately with gifts and opportunities!
Why I am excited about this cruise:
1. Over the years, our pastors, marriage counselors, sunday schools and bible studies have stressed the key to maintaining a happy marriage: Divert Daily, Withdraw Weekly and Abandon Annually. What this means is that every once in a while and with some regularity a couple must spend some time on each other away from the kiddos. If a marriage lacks this, the couple will wake up one day with the kids no longer in the nest (off to college or to build their own lives) and realize that they don't know each other any more. This is why so many couples get divorced when the kids aren't the thing they have in common any more. So, to make your marriage healthy, set aside the following time:
a. Set aside a few minutes each day for just a little romance. Just enough to let the other person know you care for them and want to know how their day was and if there is anything you could do for them.
b. Set aside a date night. Date night is VITAL to keeping feelings of love alive. Love may be a decision, but it's always a lot easier if you can keep the feelings going. Take time to stoke the flame.
c. Go on a week-long vacation at least once a year without the kids. This is highly recommended to step-back, relax and let everything go for a little while. It's good for the your heart, soul, mind, strength, and relationship with God and your spouse.
Sure, some people can survive without this, but not without difficulty. Just this little bit of investment will go a looooong way. Also, if you don't do this, chances are you won't be a very happy person. And if you and your spouse are both feeling strained, that hurts your relationship with everyone around you, including your kids.
2. The second reason I'm so excited is that Christa and I haven't had a vacation for 2 years! And the last one we were on, she was pregnant and we were severely limited in how much fun we could have!
3. Free food!
4. No cell phones, no crying, no traffic, no work, no stress!!!
5. Romancing and relaxing with my dearest honeywife.
Check out this site a friend of mine made: This really is legitimate. They make all of their money through advertising and don't require you to click on any ads or complete any offers:
http://www.ClickWinButton.com/?refid=a2467a9526504c6c92a3636f81c4372c
Why I am excited about this cruise:
1. Over the years, our pastors, marriage counselors, sunday schools and bible studies have stressed the key to maintaining a happy marriage: Divert Daily, Withdraw Weekly and Abandon Annually. What this means is that every once in a while and with some regularity a couple must spend some time on each other away from the kiddos. If a marriage lacks this, the couple will wake up one day with the kids no longer in the nest (off to college or to build their own lives) and realize that they don't know each other any more. This is why so many couples get divorced when the kids aren't the thing they have in common any more. So, to make your marriage healthy, set aside the following time:
a. Set aside a few minutes each day for just a little romance. Just enough to let the other person know you care for them and want to know how their day was and if there is anything you could do for them.
b. Set aside a date night. Date night is VITAL to keeping feelings of love alive. Love may be a decision, but it's always a lot easier if you can keep the feelings going. Take time to stoke the flame.
c. Go on a week-long vacation at least once a year without the kids. This is highly recommended to step-back, relax and let everything go for a little while. It's good for the your heart, soul, mind, strength, and relationship with God and your spouse.
Sure, some people can survive without this, but not without difficulty. Just this little bit of investment will go a looooong way. Also, if you don't do this, chances are you won't be a very happy person. And if you and your spouse are both feeling strained, that hurts your relationship with everyone around you, including your kids.
2. The second reason I'm so excited is that Christa and I haven't had a vacation for 2 years! And the last one we were on, she was pregnant and we were severely limited in how much fun we could have!
3. Free food!
4. No cell phones, no crying, no traffic, no work, no stress!!!
5. Romancing and relaxing with my dearest honeywife.
Check out this site a friend of mine made: This really is legitimate. They make all of their money through advertising and don't require you to click on any ads or complete any offers:
http://www.ClickWinButton.com/?refid=a2467a9526504c6c92a3636f81c4372c
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)