“I like the color red. . . .but, not in this shape.” ~ Jacob, age 11
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Most mornings, I get right up and make coffee. I take Rich’s cup into our bedroom for him, for him to drink as he’s getting ready for work. He always says a sincere “Thank you” and maybe gives me a kiss. This is just one of the many many little, ordinary things that I love about married life.
What simple, ordinary things do you love about marriage?
or friendship?
or being a parent?
We aren’t guaranteed a tomorrow,
so tell the special people in your life
how much you care.
Better yet, DO something to SHOW them how much you care!
Good to be Home 
What a cute photo, Shanda! ~ and what a cute saying by Jacob ~ LOL! What simple thing about marriage do I enjoy? When I call him during the day, he answers the phone ~ “Hello, dear ~” ~ simple, yes ~ ordinary? ~ maybe not, but normal for him ~ so comforting somehow each and every time. Happy, happy Valentine’s Day to you ~
How much longer do you think those older boys will cooperate with your shenanigans???? LOL! This was too cute. I love how Josh and I don’t even have to talk about things, but we are still on the same wavelength or are thinking the same thing.Have a Happy Valentine’s Day!
That is such a sweet picture of your kids!
I love that Mitchell instant messages me when he gets to work with a “Good Morning Beautiful” (I am often still in bed when he leaves), and there is always fresh coffee brewing when I wake up (he sets it on a timer before he leaves for work)
I love that my youngest now comes up to me and randomly says “my yuve ooo” (thats I love you in his language;)
Happy Valentines Day Shanda!
Every morning I leave the house at 6:30am, and the last thing I do before I walk out the door is to sing (wisper) “Your are my Sunshine” to Maria while she is still sleeping. Almost everytime i choke myself up. I love her more than words! She likes to leave me little notes in my lunch. We all should remember to keep doing the “little things” because they are the most important. I’m such a sap!!…but I don’t care 🙂
Shanda, Have a great day and tell all the kids Uncle Dave says hello.
Excellent quote! Like my 13 year old, that will change soon enough.
Happy Valentine’s Day to you. Love, PollyThe picture of your kido’s is a wonderful Valentine!
After being in an emotional funk the last couple days, it’s good to focus on things I’m thankful for…
Marriage- he’s steady & calm, he also makes the bed & empties the dishwasher before church on Sundays
Friendship- being able to share my heart and they accept me anyway
Parenting- they have all accepted Christ as their Savior
Your posts never fail to lift my spirit…thank you for blessing me without even knowing it!
I just smiled when I saw the festive picture of your beautiful children!! What I love is being able to just lavish love and affection on my family each and everday. I love you too! You have a fun day with your family. Your plans sound wonderful. You are a special friend to me.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
I too make Nathan coffee in the morning before he goes to work. I get up first just so that it is ready when he gets up. I love that he is so helpful and the “little things” we do for each other. I love that we balance each other out, when I am having a bad day he makes it seem not so bad, when I am stressed he is the voice of reason and vice versa. I also love being a mother, I love just holding her in my arms or just watching her. Both Nathan and Makayla have brought me so much happiness. I hope you have a wonderful valentines day. Love you all, Melissa
Would that be the same red lipstick of a few days ago?
Happy Valentines Day!
I love how Michael and I finish each others sentences. I also love that sweet twinkle in his eyes when he looks at me every day.
What a fun idea to put hearts on them!!! Happy valentines dear friend!
Steve sent me a card in the mail every day this past week leading up to today. For him I go on and on about how much the cards mean to me, let him know what a hero he is in my eyes. Etc. He loves to love me and needs to see me accept it and want it and appreciate it. I think it is that way in most marriages one person is romantic and needs the partner to be a grateful recipient to need that love and attention. So I stay in bed longer even when my mind is racing with things I need to do, I curl up next to him because I know he loves that. I watch his guy shows because he likes to have me near him. I tell him all the time I would pick him out again, in a heart beat.
I need to remember more often not to take the children and my husband for granted! This post made me smile and feel like crying too!
I am not feeling that great again today but mothers don’t get sick days especialy nursing ones! I went down stairs today for the first time in two days and almost lost my temper…nothing had been picked up or cleaned!! So I am spending my Valentines Day back and forth to the bathroom getting sick and trying to clean my house! At least the sun is out today and that makes me happy. Oh and Abbie is home sick again too.
Things I love about being married:
the comfort of just knowing he is there, looking at our children that God has blessed us with and seeing J being so wonderful with all of them, when he cooks dinner but better yet when we cook together, watching sports together (I just snuggle up next to him and pretend to be all into the game haha), I am thankful I married a man who loves to garden we are already making plans for this year, oh and his favorite store is Jcrew too.
The list could go on and on but I have to go pay attention to the girls! Happy Valentines day love ya -sis
How cute! Happy Valentine’s Day! After 38 years I can’t think of one special thing — he doesn’t drink coffee so I can’t fix that for him (he will buy it for me!), the children aren’t here anymore (so I can’t watch him relate to them at that stage), we’re retired and life is good — he’s my valentine!
Happy Valentines Day!! What a wonderful picture! The love just bursts from those faces. I used to make heart shaped pancakes for breakfast. This morning was a big breakfast with a red candle and flowers instead of the usual oatmeal. Such loves, how precious! much love and many blessings in SC, M
We are not even guaranteed the rest of today. Every minute counts. You are loved and wished a very special day with those you love the most. Enjoy your ham dinner.
HOW SWEET!!
Happy Birthday too!
@roseteacup – I made pink pancakes this morning. I was planning on making them into heart shapes but the batter was so thin. . . .when David got his 3, he said, “I thought these were going to be HEARTS!” His looked more like amebas. LOL
@Mother_of_Encouragement – SO true about the fact that we are not guaranteed the rest of the day. I didn’t even think of that this morning when I wrote my blog! I will (try to) make every minute count, just like you say.
@StraderMom – it’s red paint. Caleb’s dried and stuck to his face so much that i had to give him a soak in the tub. He thought it was so funny when I gently removed his face paint with a toothbrush!
What I love about -Married: I was alone for 15 years before marrying Jesse (closest family was 2000 miles away). I love something that’s mundane and very basic . . . Hearing the breathing of the man I love in the same room, or next to me at night in bed.Friendship: The comfort that sharing stories and understanding each other brings.Parenting: Hearing the words, “I think you’re really special, too, Mom.”
Being widowed, I am so thankful for every little expression of love and care we had over our 53 years together. They were WONDERFUL years!! So I say, ENJOY THE MOMENT!
p.s. God is still good and He is my Valentine…my Divine Valentine!
What a sweet picture of your kiddos! Happy Valentine’s Day to you my friend.
Thank you for your sweet comment! Happy Valentine’s Day to you! You are loved with an everlasting love!
Happy Valentines Day Shanda and family! And a most happy birthday too!
Muah! Love, Amelia
Just wanted to say I just LOVE this music on your blog. In fact, I even forwarded it to my son and his bride-to-be…thought it might make a nice wedding prelude! I’m not sure if they are using it, but it’s beautiful.
~C
Thanks for the valentine faces They are so fun!
I love snuggling with my husband and my boys. My hubby makes the cleverest cards. Last night I said…I am sorry I am not so clever as you. He told me that living with me was like living with a valentine….I make everything pretty. Awwww! I had set the table with a red dutch tablecloth that Bri gave me and put the white blossoms from the trees in a vase. Nice to be appreciated. All my guys are able to eat with enthusiasm…so it is a loving thing they always gush over how good the food is.
I especially love reading with my boys….we have shared so many wonderful stories and adventures that way.
I love having girlfriends to love and share thoughts, tea, and laughter with.
Have a blessed day, Jenny
Happy Valentine’s Day Shanda! I make coffee and breakfast for my dh every morning and put in the office for him to consume (he takes the coffee to work with him in a travel mug) after he’s showered and dressed. On cold mornings I also start his truck for him so it can warm up. Its not much, but its a way to show my appreciation for his hard work and my thankfulness that I can be a SAHM. Have a great day
Happy Valentine’s day to you & your family. That picture is so cute of all the kids! Well when my husband is here:) I love making his coffee in the morning, packing his lunch for him and walking him to the door to give him one last kiss and tell him to have a good day. I also love waking up and having him next to me, it’s a great feeling. For my kids I love being able to take care of them and love them so much.
I love having a husband who is so affectionate and is always showing his love for me. I love our simple kisses, holding hands, hugs, touching each other as we pass by, the smiles from across the room, gazing at eachother when the other doesn’t notice, and the constant saying of I love you. I think some people would get sick about how often we tell each other but I don’t. God has truly blessed me with the husband I needed in Jeremy. I can’t imagine any other who would accept me the way he does. I could keep on going . . . Love you! Lish
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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