For them:
Snacks:
- Dip roasted peanuts in almond bark for an unexpected, extra treat watching a movie, television, etc.
- Surprise Time Spent (STS). Be interested- Listen to your child practice the piano without your phone.
- You are “Noteworthy: Place post-It Notes on the Bathroom Mirror- I prayed for calmness and memory on your test. You’re not alone!, etc.
- On the Boost Box in the Frig: Thanks for the ‘boost” you put in my day!
For You:
- Rest 5 minutes before beginning dinner, have a cup of tea, take your shoes off, pray for quality family time,
- Ask kids to visit with you while you prepare dinner (valuable time they can watch you and learn to unload the dishwasher, etc.
- Have them participate in whatever you’re doing. Do it together. I.e. washing veggies (allow them to play a little in the water then say, “Ready?” when it’s time to put them in the pot, oven, etc.)
Until We Meet Again…
- Surprise your imperfect grands as a family!
- Journal what you did and their reactions! Please share your ideas here.\
- Say, “I Love you!” many times a day.
- Pray, Pray, PRAY! Above all else, take your requests to the throne of Grace. Please sign our prayer page with any requests you are comfortable sharing so we may share your concerns and join you in taking your requests to the Lord.
Cupid’s Coupons
These can be given collectively or individually, your choice. Include a ring to keep them all together. Suggestions for coupons could be 1) a picnic with no phones 2) one free foot massage 3) breakfast in bed 4) a quiet candlelit bubble bath 5) place sweet sticky notes on the coffee pot 6) a romantic candlelight dinner for 2 7) Heart shaped garland strung or taped to bathroom mirror 8) week of no laundry 9) place sticky notes on the car steering wheel 10)place a card or note Bible 11) make their favorite cookies heart shaped 12) cut flowers from yard and put I a vase 12) make or purchase a heart frame 13) coupon for ice cream 14) basket of lotion, bath oils or soaps 15) couples walk after dinner 16) Starbucks gift card 17) your choice coupon 18) free vacuuming 19) limitless hugs and smiles 20) selfies taken framed 21) chocolates 22) mints 23) small stuffed animal 24) any gesture that says “ I love you!” and/or “You’re important to me!”, etc.
More coming…
Take Care Because God and I Care,
Judy
Very good suggestions, wish I would have seen these when my kids were small.
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Take Care Because God and I Care,
Judy