G/365~A Little Thing Like Broccoli

Grateful for Thoughts of Broccoli

Broccoli brought on a grateful moment today. Wham! Smack dab in the middle of planning dinner I realized that I was worrying about the Little Things in a marriage. Should I serve the same vegetable two nights in a row? What will my husband think?

Actually, both of us make such a big deal out of the little things. Most arguments are about Little Things! Nit picky? No, according to Kalyan-Masih, V. (and Others) (1988),

People tend to have such lofty conceptions of love and marital happiness that little day-to-day simple acts of kindness are seldom considered.

Smallest Coins of Marital Happiness by V. Kalyan-Masih, reported that “small daily acts can strengthen a marriage.”

And so…

Wouldn’t it be nice if the same veggie wasn’t served two days in a row?

Wouldn’t it be nice if there were clean linens on the bed upon returning from a business trip?

Wouldn’t it be nice to greet someone with a smile when they come home?

Isn’t it nice when they’re HIS kids too?

Isn’t it nice when asked, everyday, how was your day?

Isn’t it nice when they say thank you for the home cooked meal?

Wouldn’t it be nice if after 20 years you simply looked at each other, smiled at each other, and hugged?

And so, I am grateful that I put weight on the Little Things and will not let them weigh me down. Because those big gifts, trips, celebrations, milestones are all great, but they aren’t as important as….. NOT serving broccoli two nights in a row!!

Have you been feeling grateful for the Little Things in your relationship lately?

(This post produced as part of a year-long expression of gratitude. Gratitude 365 by SShep)

References:

Photo borrowed from: Jenny GG Photography and retrieved from http://o.seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/books/2011550381_offbeatbride11.html

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G/365-Sometimes I Dance Naked

Body = Vehicle

Sometimes I dance naked,

Sometimes I eat an extra piece of chocolate, (Well, maybe two extra…)

Sometimes I dress up,

Sometimes I look frumpy,

Sometimes I gain a bit,

Sometimes I lose a bit.

Mostly I choose a veggie,

Mostly I quench with water,

Mostly I move because it feels good.

Never am I mean to me…

Mostly I am just grateful for a vehicle that carries me through life. ~Thank you body.

These words inspired by, Christine Carter, Ph.D, who today, asked us to Quit our Diets and reminded us that,

Diets aren’t the way to raise happy, healthy kids.

I just feel grateful that I don’t. My daughters deserve a Mommy who takes care of her vehicle that carries her through life.

I guess now, I’m fueling myself with gratefulness and seeing where my vehicle takes me.

(This post produced as part of a year-long expression of gratitude. Gratitude 365 by SShep)

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