One year on Valentine’s Day, before we had kids, Logan scattered rose petals on the floor from our bed leading up to our kitchen table, where he had a nice set-up of flowers, chocolate, and a stuffed animal, surrounded by more rose petals. (He’s the romantic one, obviously.) 🌹
Two years ago, we were overwhelmed with our 3 boys, ages 4 and under at the time. So for V-day, all we did was drink mimosas and eat leftover brownies. (See picture) 🥂
Even though how we celebrate this holiday varies widely over the years, one thing that doesn’t change is this: we take a moment to be thankful for our marriage and how much we’ve grown. And although we certainly don’t need a commercial holiday to show each other some love, sometimes it’s fun to have an excuse to do something a little extra special. 💑
We're in the middle of National Marriage Week, which ends with Valentine's Day on Thursday, so this week's #marriagemondaychallenge is to plan a little surprise for your spouse. It doesn't need to be fancy or special - just do something you know your spouse would like and that you don't do on a regular basis! Pick up some flowers, cook a favorite meal, plan a date, the possibilities are endless. Just show your spouse some extra love 😍 If you have any other ideas, share them with us!
“It can seem difficult, even impossible, to bind oneself for life to another human being. This makes it all the more important to proclaim the Good News that God loves us with a definitive and irrevocable love, that married couples share in this love, that it supports and sustains them, and that by their own faithfulness they can be witnesses to God’s faithful love. Spouses who with God’s grace give this witness, often in very difficult circumstances, deserve the gratitude and support of the ecclesial community.” - Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1648
Happy World Marriage Day! Let’s all pray for each other as we live out this difficult but beautiful sacrament 🙏🏼❤️
