Glad you liked it, ANS. I'll keep throwing stuff at you, and we'll see what sticks!
My, my, sounds like your plates are pretty full! All the things you're doing are very important, and I don't think there's any reason to stop these things. However, try not to neglect your relationship while all this other "life" stuff is going on.
It was mentioned earlier to take off somewhere for the weekend, which is a GREAT idea! Unfortunately, that doesn't sound like this can be done at the time, though.
Instead, why not try to have a few "mini-vacations"? You don't even need to leave the house, or spend much money. Some things to help recharge both of your batteries. Together.
Reading to each other in bed before going to sleep. (NO SELF-HELP STUFF!). A special dessert for the two of you, with the bedroom door locked. Rose petals on the bed when she gets home from her skating. Or a bath drawn for her (or both of you) when she gets home. You get the idea, and hopefully others will chime in with more stuff.
The hit-and-run things like you did last night were good, so do more!
It sounds like instead of the "One Minute Manager" book, we need to start writing a "One Minute Marriage" book for you!
I'll be back!
JJ
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