So, the other day, I was laying in the middle of my floor, with both dogs laying around me. I was hugging the pups, kissing on them, giving them loads of attention. I stood up, swooped my daughter in my arms, and lavished her with hugs and kisses and attention.
As I was doing this I thought, who am I missing?
Oh yeah - that manly figure sitting on the couch. When was the last time I hugged and kissed him, lavishing him with all kinds of attention?
Hmm...I had to think hard about that one.
Oh my goodness, it's so easy to forget about that in a marriage, isn't it? Why was I so free with my TLC with dogs and kids but not with my husband?
So, we turned on the Cowboys game and I said, "Would you like a shoulder rub?" I gave him one, without asking for one in return, and I laid in his lap while watching the game.
He thanked me the next day for the attention. I had no idea me skipping over that little detail meant so much, but it did.
We all love our kids so much, but don't forget about the ones who gave them to us. Whether they say it or not, they need attention too!
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