Day 82

Something learned:

Marriage is a partnership. You need to be able to lean on each other, but also support each other's needs, wants, and work hard at it.

Hubby will get me chocolate ice cream if I'm asking for it while bundled up on the couch. He will leave work early to watch the kid so I can go off to chorus practice, or fly off for 3 days for a conference. He went along with everything I had planned for our day together and had a great time.

In return I keep the household running smoothly, I plan stuff that keep our lives fun and exciting, and I try my best to keep us all safe.

Happy.

Today I was thankful for:

1. In-laws who love the grandkid enough to babysit her for the weekend
2. A happy and confident kid
3. A whole day to just be with the husband
4. Great conversation with the husband
5. Successfully recapturing that relaxed, carefree, playful dating feeling

Looking forward to:

Having my kid back. And doing this adults-only retreat thing again.

Day 76

Something learned:

My husband and I are only human, and occasionally, we occasionally are less than loving toward each other. However, I always try to keep in mind that we're on the same team. It's not about winning or losing, but resolving our differences in a respectful, non-hurtful manner. If he is stressed and snaps at me, instead of getting upset and retaliating, I try to stay calm, and point it out gently. The latter works a lot better.

Today I was thankful for:

1. Fun mother-daughter-outing to the Frozen Sing-a-long
2. Kiddo being able to calmly wander through Toys R Us and asking me to put things on her wishlist while other kids begged parents to put things in their carts
3. Hubby doing the groceries and laundry
4. Fun fondue dinner
5. Walking Dead returns!

Looking forward to:

Found a new dance studio up the street. Maybe I can take some dance lessons in the evening!