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Comment by Amanda Winters - the A+ Plan on December 7, 2009 at 9:10pm

Good idea - thanks, Holly! I was thinking of playing games and eating a nice dinner :) I just didn't want to entertain my husband's idea of watching a movie because I know he'll fall asleep early if we do that! lol

Comment by Holly Bowne on December 7, 2009 at 7:43pm

When our kids were younger, Amanda, we would tuck them into bed early. Then my hubby and I would make an hors d'oeuvres spread of meats, cheeses, crackers, etc. And of course, some champagne! We'd play some board games together, or cuddle on the couch and watch a movie we both really wanted to see. Then we'd only turn on "the ball dropping" during the last five minutes before midnight.

Comment by Amanda Winters - the A+ Plan on November 23, 2009 at 10:58am

Thanks for sharing, Joanna. That's great that you did that! Did you get a babysitter? I find that I end up thinking about how much we're spending on the babysitter when we're out instead of focusing on spending as much time together as we can. Does anyone have any romantic plans for New Years? We have to stay home because the baby goes to sleep at 8:30 and it's too costly to have a babysitter for that night, but I don't want to just watch tv until the ball drops (He'll fall asleep!), but I also don't want to be the one to always have to think of things to do. Any ideas?

Comment by Joanna on November 23, 2009 at 10:42am

Had a night out with my husband last night. He is so busy in the past few months that we haven't been able to spend quality time with each other. My friend just mentioned about that we should focus on having quality time when we are together. I listened so instead of watching a movie, we spent the night just talking.. it was great:) I realized that sometimes it is necessary to intentionally create the atmosphere that welcomes sharing and talking....
Joanna

Comment by Jenny Chopra on November 22, 2009 at 5:16pm

Thanks for the support...

Comment by Joanna Trusdle on November 22, 2009 at 5:07pm

Jenny, I'm glad to hear that you talked it out. See? Guys just need to be made aware of stuff sometimes. : ) Keep up the good communication. Don't stop now.

Comment by Amanda Winters - the A+ Plan on November 22, 2009 at 6:04am

Wow, see how much just talking about it can help? That was big on his part too to admit that he is the one who needs to work on it. I am so happy for you guys and optimistic about the future. Good luck and thanks for the update!

Comment by Jenny Chopra on November 21, 2009 at 10:49pm

My husband got off work early & took me out to dinner. It was surprisingly refreshing. I was so happy & I told him how I felt. He realized that a lot has been going on & that he will try to make things better. He explained to me that he does things without thinking about it & admitted that it was a fault of his & needed to work on it. I was so pleased to hear him open up to me & tell me how he felt. Everything is going good so far...one day at a time, right?

Comment by Joanna Trusdle on November 20, 2009 at 10:43am

Jenny, number one rule of a happy marriage: Communication! Don't expect your husband to just know what you want or expect, because men are not the best observers - if at all. As long as you don't say anything, he will believe it's acceptable behavior. Glad to know you will discuss this - and hopefully - many other issues, as they arise - they will. Let us know how it goes.

Comment by Jenny Chopra on November 20, 2009 at 1:19am

Thx for the advise...I will definitely try to talk it out with my husband.

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