It doesn't have to be a weekend getaway, or even an entire day, a little bit of time together can go a long way. If you are a parent, so much of your time may be spent on the kids and making sure they have a memorable holiday season. Don't forget about your spouse, and how important it is to take the time to let them know how much they mean to you. I read an idea the the other day in an email (and now can't remember who it was from) that a couple had a roll of red wrapping paper in their room. They would buy a special gift for one another and open them away from the kids, just a special time between the two of them.
My husband and I are very blessed to have family in town that will take care of our kids so we can get away every once in a while. Today we went out to lunch and did some Christmas shopping together and ended the afternoon with ice cream. It was nice to just stroll through the mall holding hands and talking.
I encourage you to set aside a bit of time to connect with your spouse and let them know they are important to you. Don't over schedule yourself or pack your day so full of activities that at the end of the day you have no energy left to spend with them. Create your own holiday tradition so that everything is not just about the kids. And if all else fails, hang a bit of mistletoe above the door (or the headboard of your bed) and give your sweetie a holiday smooch!
Time to share...how do you connect with your spouse during this busy time of year?
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