BABY DADDY!

I know we talk a lot about being a mom and tips for making life easier but what about the father of your child? Dare I say it? HUSBAND! Don't forget about that stud muffin. How easy it is to treat him like one of your soldiers that you are commanding. "Did you grab the diaper bag? How much did you spend at the store? Can you give the baby a bath while I make dinner? Why are you just sitting there watching TV?" Wives, give your husband a break too. We love to be pampered and have words of affirmation spoken over us and then get all upset when this doesn't happen. What if we did it first? I don't think it's rocket science to treat others the way you want to be treated. :)
Sooooooo last week I put this into practice. I took initiative to purposefully pour into my husband. Why? Because I love him!! My husband loves when the bed is made, when the kitchen is clean, and when laundry is caught up. He helps with this alllllll the time. I..well...slack on my wifely duties from time to time. I made it a goal to have these tasks done or to come alongside him and help. I made it a point to have genuine good conversation, more eye contact, more 'I love yous', more hugs, and longer kisses.
LADIES!!!! It was like magic! In my opinion, my husband and I have a great marriage and seriously just love being together and hanging out. But after purposefully doing more in our day to day contact was phenomenal. Have you read the quote 'Do small things with great love'? I think that is what a lot of being married is. It really is the little stuff. Doing things out of love brings small bouts of joy throughout the whole day.
He's busy too, he's stressed too, he wants some 'guy time' too...The two of us started this journey together and we are in this journey together. How great is it to be on the same team versus playing against each other?

Ephesians 4:2-3 (New International Version)
²Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. ³Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (New International Version)
⁹ Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their work:
¹⁰ If one falls down,
his friend can help him up.
But pity the man who falls
and has no one to help him up!
¹¹ Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
¹² Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

 Also, I love listening to uplifting podcasts on marriage, family, parenting, and everything in between. Focus on the Family is a great resource to listen to quick messages.
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/popups/media_player.aspx?MediaId={84B96447-9C2A-4993-B27A-AAA09B240C1E


Keep calm and love your man!