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H just fwd this too me......(& he NEVER fwds <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> )...so I thought it was worth sharing.
xoxoxoxo
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25 Things Every Couple Should Know...
By Doug Fields

1. to not yell at one another unless the house is on fire
2. showering together saves water
3. the importance of having a "Do Not Disturb" sign
4. the correct answer to "Do you love me?" is not, "I married you, didn't
I?"
5. to have a regular date night
6. the silent treatment was invented by a kindergartner
7. to slow dance in your underwear...in private
8. to kiss when stuck in traffic
9. they need a weekend retreat at least twice a year
10. to buy your spouse crazy underwear every year
11. a man's sex drive is similar to a drum solo
12. a woman's sex drive is similar to a finely tuned orchestra
13. how to make your spouse laugh
14. the game of Scrabble has been known to ignite major arguments
15. major house projects may need to be followed by minor marital
counseling
16. when to break the diet restrictions and pig out
17. sex begins in the morning by the way you talk to and treat one another
18. to read Song of Solomon together
19. to schedule your mid-life crisis
20. the joy of making up after a lover's quarrel
21. it is fun to be spontaneous: tickle, dance, or join your spouse in the
shower
22. voice tone says it all
23. to find humor in negative situations
24. to eat cookie dough in bed at least once a year
25. genuine love is valuing a spouse as God does

From the book "365 Things Every Couple Should Know":

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0736906975/ref=nosim/mikeysfunnies-20
A great Valentine's Day present, perhaps?

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Good advice, KT!

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That is SO sweet - your hubby's on a roll!

Made me smile!

Thanks, KT! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

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Love the list.

And, Kudos to your H for recognizing a love bank deposit when he sees one! Imagine--a man NOT deleting a fwd in the first place, and then sending one on--nearly inconceivable! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

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FUNNY thing is.........I was on the phone w/ him while he was trying to fw it to me, I could tell he was a bit 'distracted' & HE had called ME!

So we hung up & I was a bit perturbed, letting him know, if he is busy just tell me, no need to ignore me, & if he IS busy.....then WHY call?

A little while later, he calls to apologize for 'being rude' & asks me if I got his email....explaining THAT was why he was 'distracted'. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

So, I wasn't perturbed @ all after that. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />
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Has ANYONE heard of No Greater Joy ministries?
Aut...you would REALLY like them I think.
Anyway, they offer a FREE newsletter about homeschooling, child-training, family relationships & bible teaching. Just a short little thing w/ some great articles BUT.......Every time I get it, I am reminded (challenged) to be a BETTER W & mother.

SO it was perfect timing yesterday, it arrived in the mail. ANyhoo.........instant attitude change, H came home, looked kinda down.....we had dinner all together, around the table, I made a good effort to be engaging to everyone (even the 2.5 yo <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> ) but H still seemed quiet.

H was about to turn on the TV ( <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" /> ) but I told him no, (since there is nothing planned that we watch) so instead the kids & I gave him a nice back-rub. & it was funny, the 4.5 yo gave daddy a lotion rub down like I always give him after a bath, even made daddy roll over so he could rub down his 'tummy'! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

A bit of wrestling & off to bed........then we had our adult time & watched a movie......{pleasant sigh}...these ARE the days! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

It's ALL about attitude. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

xoxoxoxo
kt

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Man he sure loves sharing the shower doesnt he LOL its mentioned twice.


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