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Anniversary

15
Feb

RingToday is our 10 year wedding anniversary. It's so amazing to think back to all the memories we have - and the best part is, is that we have created them together. Time has a funny way of sneaking up on you when you least expect it.

I told West Coast Families Magazine that if you had told me five years that I would be a Stay at Home Mom for my children instead of out in the workforce pursuing my career, I would have said they were crazy. Now there's no place I'd rather be then home with them.

My husband and I are going out for a special dinner tonight to mark the occasion and I received a dozen roses this afternoon. Nice touch! I found a some great tips from ehow.com on how to make a marriage successful - and thought I would share them.

Instructions

  • STEP 1: Cherish compatibility. Seek out the things that interest, please and delight both of you.
  • STEP 2: Respect and treasure your differences. Learn from one another. Appreciate and understand your spouse's distinctive style, approach and personality - especially when it diverges from yours. Differences can often turn into delight.
  • STEP 3: Cultivate patience. Give your spouse enough time to reach a comfortable middle ground in his or her own way.
  • STEP 4: Learn how to be understanding, and develop the ability to see through your spouse's eyes.
  • STEP 5: Share your feelings in regular talk sessions. A nice atmosphere in a good restaurant helps open the doors to intimacy and sharing. Really listen to your partner. Be sure to look directly into the eyes of your loved one.
  • STEP 6: Strive for a high ratio of positive to negative in comments and actions.
  • STEP 7: Allow time to pass when you're surprised by a disappointment. Solutions will become evident when there is patience. A good night's sleep will help additional insights to surface.
  • STEP 8: Resolve the inevitable differences in a way that strengthens and deepens your love. Strive to communicate your feelings without being aggressive or defensive. Listen to each other with an open mind and seek resolutions that you both can be happy with.
  • STEP 9: Learn to express thankfulness for the smallest things. This gratitude can be brief and must be genuine.

Tips & Warnings

  • Especially after kids arrive, schedule time to be alone together, and make it fun. Enjoy each other's company and laugh together.

 

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