Keeping the Fire

So instead of a Mommy Monday tonight, since Valentine's Day is coming up this weekend, I wanted to talk a little bit about marriage.

Matthew & I have been surrounded by everything baby lately, which don't get us wrong we love, but now that Levi is 1, usually couples have to start getting out of the baby funk. Moms, you know what I mean. When your husband comes home from work and you never have make up on, still in your pjs, and all he wants to do is get in the shower and watch tv and go to bed anyway. That's when you know you're in a funk. So this past week I got a great haircut, new mascara (hallelujah, my addiction), new lipstick, and some new clothes. I have to admit I was still wearing some of my maternity jeans before... don't judge. They are just so comfortable.

Matthew & I took a little trip to eat at a local restaurant this past weekend and of course our after party was grocery shopping. However, it felt so good to just get dressed up and go eat. I really felt beautiful and accomplished to know that Matthew was feeling proud to have his wife back in flow of things, not that he doesn't always feel that way, but you know what I mean. I think every woman wants to feel like their husband wants to show them off, and I definitely felt like that. Matthew had told my sister that he misses our alone time, because let's face it, you don't get a lot of time to yourselves with a baby. Just hearing that he wants to spend quality time alone with me made me fall in love with him all over again. I'm seriously crushing on my husband lately, I know that's cheesy, but it's true. And it's perfect timing because of Valentine's Day.

Before, I was feeling very annoyed at times and easily irritated when Matthew would come home from work, because all I really cared about was finally getting a break to relax. I took him for granted. I even found myself praying to God that my fire and attraction would light up brighter than before for Matthew. Well... that prayer was answered. It's really easy to fall into a funk, and sometimes that's what ends a lot of marriages. When you have kids and the fire starts to die down, you have to find a way to spark it back up. For me, I just wanted to recap some of the things that made me fall in love with Matthew in the first place. He is just so handsome and kind hearted. Every time he goes to the store he gets something he thinks I'll like to surprise me. That really let's me know he is always thinking about me, and that plays a huge part in a marriage. I love that since we started dating we have always taken turns rubbing each others back, and to this day we still do that at least once a week. When you know you've found the person you're supposed to spend the rest of your days with, you will definitely long to find ways to keep the fire burning. Matthew & I love each other a lot, we just fit together like puzzle pieces and I love that about us. I'm going to continue to work on not taking our time together for granted just because I might be a little on edge, because... well I'm a woman. I love you Matthew :)

Have a great week everyone!