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 momofsix
I am a homeschool mom with six children.
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Welcome Home Daddy
I have had recent convictions to make daddy feel more welcomed home. I recently dressed up for a date with dad. My nine year old daughter said, "Wow, mom, you look beautiful. I wish you looked like that everyday". Of course I laughed. However, those words stayed with me. How could I make things more special for dad? I felt the conviction of the Holy Spirit leading in a direction that I will share.
1.SCENTS-aroma therapy works with me, my scented baths, they might work with him. I will buy frozen bread at the store (in the future I can make it if I have the time). I will put it in the oven before he comes home so the aroma fills the air. It will make for a great dessert after or with a meal.
2. SIGHTS-I know men are really affected by what they see. I will have the children play outside or do a quiet reading for the time before dad arrives home so I can have time to fix myself up to look better for him.
3. TOUCH & SOUND- I know that my husband loves a hug when he comes home. I am not fond of hugs at all. However, he did say that my choice of words are very, very important more than anything else (including looks). So, I will begin to pray regarding my words-not to be critical but loving and respecting his position as daddy and head of the home. I feel convicted to speak blessings to him. I need to wait until later to unload the days events. I will pray for God to help me with this.
4. CREATE THE TIME TOGETHER- There are a lot of hundred list ideas for creating fun. I have found that simple things like a date night bike riding, playing tennis, and racket ball are all fun inexpensive date nights. However, we are learning that we are during those financially tight times the ideas of creating our bedroom into a hide away has really helped. Paint on walls, pictures, lighting, slip covers, new comforter, etc. really help set an atmosphere. We started putting a puzzle together that is an Italian-like landscape which we will glue and put on the wall when we are finished. This has been fun. We will be able to remember the special times when we look at it. My husband, who hasn't been romantic in the past, after 14 years of marriage, has finally started trying some things. He recently came home with a fancy expensive cheese, crackers, and tea. He said, I want to sit and talk with you to find out how you day went. When the children are in bed, we can sit down. I want to make this for you. My mouth was on the floor. He received the the biggest hug from me!
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Posted by Fulltime Mama on March 12, 2009
