Today's dare was to call your spouse during the course of the day and ask if there is anything that I can do...simply be thoughtful.
Since William is home with Kendall during the day, most days, I make a habit of calling. Before Kendall came along, I can honestly say that wasn't the case. So when I phoned today, it was hard to get beyond our normal discussion on how she was doing and get down to how he was doing. In fact, Kendall had her first swimming lesson today, so he wanted to share how that went and how proud he was of his little girl. So, while I fulfilled the dare, I can't say that it had its desired impact.
However, I have opportunities to be thoughtful outside of just calling. For example, with Father's Day only a few days away, there is a real opportunity to demonstrate my thoughtfulness. Also, William leaves on a trip to Haiti in 5 days, so I want him to know that while he is there and when he gets back, he is on the top of my thought 'list.' While I would normally share what I am planning for him for Father's Day and during his time away, at the expense of giving the surprise away when he reads this - I'll share my plan AFTER its in market :-).
I pray that God blessed you to demonstrate your thoughtfulness towards your spouse in an extremely creative, loving and satisfying way. HIS blessings to you!
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I thank God for my Pastor Nathan Perry, he shared with me some of the keys to being thoughtful. Don't wait till your wife asks for something to go get it, just do it. I'm reminded of first few months home with Kendall when she would be nursing I would hear William could you bring me some water. I'm sitting watching my nature show and something spectacular is about to happen... not that it was more important to watch the show. I just needed to change my mentality. Why not check to see if she needs before she goes up or carry some before she asks. Then it became a habit do you need something baby? No I'm fine she'd respond.
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