We bought steaks at the Franklin Farmer’s Market and they were marinating. We had fresh broccoli and new potatoes. We were preparing for a sweet Sunday dinner with two of our precious angels.
The first indication this was going downhill was when Camp said in his deep, dark, man voice, “Uhhh…some of the guys are going canoeing….is that ok?”
Claire was all in and then I got a text: Some of us are going to the river. I may not make it.
Alrighty, then!
When did this transition begin? It’s been easing up on us for years. They’re out doing their fun stuff and I’m watching ‘Call the Midwife’. So, I decided, not today! We are going to go do something fun, too!
Have ya’ll ever been to Burgess Falls? It is simply gorgeous. We got some fast food and held hands and drove and talked and hiked and I said, “I’m glad we still like each other.” Because, you know, we have crossed over. We are not the sole entertainers of our children. We must learn to entertain ourselves.
Invest, invest, invest in your marriage. Go to those marriage retreats. Attend that couple’s class at church. Go out on dates and cherish your relationship. Nurture it. Because, one day, you will be glad you can say, “I’m glad we still like each other!”
Zuzu and Papa 