In pursuit of great motherhood, the most influential ingredient is undoubtedly wifehood. Probably the most time-consuming, difficult-to-point-to, heart-changing, tear-generating, life-transforming, sweat-producing stage.
So in my imperfection (which will change and mould into.. a different kind of imperfection.. lifelong) I decided it was a good idea to invest in being a good wife. And did I get a shock.
My tool- Moments With You
The weapon- Proverbs 5:3
The verdict- Words were smooth and dripping with honey while we dated, while we were 'in love'. And now that we, being 'in love' are married, those words are a bit drier, a bit coarser. Perhaps even a bit crunchier.
In earlier days, I would have (probably) said something like this, 'Darling! How lovely to see you home after a day's work!' (Emphasis and exaggeration mine!)
and now
'Can you not close the door behind you when you come in?! There are a million mosquitoes coming along with you!' (emphasis and exaggeration for real!!)
She captures him with her eyelids. While they are dating. When they are married, she gives instructions with her head stuck inside the washing machine, picking up the coins and buttons that are gathered there.
or
Yells from the kitchen, 'Oh are you leaving for work?' and thinks to herself, 'tis about time, yes.
or
Sits at a wedding feast across from her man, staring at him because they don't know anyone else and thinks, This is sooo boring!
Haha!
This could be my story. Or perhaps yours. It's about time to invest in the most lucrative, family-saving relationship ever. Start somewhere. It's a choice, not a convenience!
disclaimer -This post was my husband's idea! *wink*
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