However, I think I might be able to manage 5 days. Because it's all about baby steps, knowing your limits, or not biting off more Days of Love than you can chew. So 5 days it is. Yesterday, I pulled out the old Easter egg tree from last April, which is now missing more than half of its appendages, and Voila! transformed into "The Tree of Love." Mister and Sweetie get to choose one little goodie off the tree every day. Attached to the goodies are notes that tell them something that I love about them.
And so far, so good on the kids' end. In fact, a little too good. They can't keep away from the darn tree and have been known to sneak peeks or tear little slits into unopened little goodies. Today the Tree of Love had to take a time out on top of the refridgerator until two children could remember that one way to show love to Mom is to obey the Rules of the Tree of Love.
But so far, so good on my end too. Tonight when I tucked Mister into bed, he said, "Mom, you only had to ask me once to brush my teeth. Is that something you love about me, that I'm a fast listener tonight?"
"Yes," I said. "That is one of the many things I love about you."
It's good for me to remember all of those many, many things I love about my kids. And it's good for Mister too. Who doesn't need a little daily validation?
Now wish me luck on the remaining 4 Days . . .
5 comments:
That's a great idea! We did something simialr for FHE - had everyone tell everyone else something they loved about that person. It would be good to keep doing it all week.
What a great idea. I'll have to keep that in mind for next year.
In keeping with the spirit... I truly love and value you as my friend!
Thanks, MaryAnn! That was really nice to read today
What a cute idea! I love that tree! You're a trooper, hang in there with all that is piled high on your plate right now.
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