{"id":1013,"date":"2008-11-11T22:24:13","date_gmt":"2008-11-12T04:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/?p=1013"},"modified":"2011-09-30T23:16:46","modified_gmt":"2011-10-01T04:16:46","slug":"high-heels-are-working-for-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/high-heels-are-working-for-us\/","title":{"rendered":"High heels are working for us"},"content":{"rendered":"

Incase you’ve been hiding under a rock or perhaps your family is financially supported in a way that is completely US economy-proofed, I thought I’d share this with you: The markets have been a little crazy and a lot down lately.<\/p>\n

This has led to a rise in stress level for my dh, whose job is directly related to the market. He is an amazing man who works hard, loves fully, gives generously and as I said in our wedding vows 9 years ago, is God’s gift\u00a0 to me.<\/p>\n

I was designed to be his helpmate and this is a job I have been able to let slide for many years.<\/p>\n

When I first became a mom, the adjustment was a hard one for me. And he gave me what I needed, supporting me, encouraging me and giving me breaks even when I didn’t know that was what I needed.<\/p>\n

My husband stepped up to the plate and then some. I gave all I could, but he gave more. I just didn’t have much in me and he made up for it every step of the way.<\/p>\n

And now it is my turn to step up to the plate and give my 100%, and then some.<\/p>\n

It’s my turn to support him and do whatever I can to lighten his load… Without one single gripe or even a bad thought. He’s working like crazy while at the office (and still thinking about it when he’s not) yet he still manages to be home for a family dinner nearly every night by 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

So I’m working harder to make our home as comforting as possible. I’m trying (yes trying) to keep it as stress-free around here as I can. And he’s noticed.<\/p>\n

(I feel as though I’m finally earning my homemaker gold stars! But I’ve posted on why <\/a>I think that is happening before. Guess there was a plan. And He wanted me ready!)<\/p>\n

In addition to all my domestic duties, I’m trying to help in other ways.<\/p>\n

My husband married a gal who took much better care of herself when we were dating. And lately, she’s been back. Not all the time, but more often than she was.<\/p>\n

When he takes me out for our date night each week, (Yep. Every week– I told you he was a gift.) I try to take a little more care in my appearance and think about what he likes. I wear the clothes I know he likes to see me in. Even if my toes long for the flats, I slip on the heels… and off we go for our date.<\/p>\n

Now, before you start judging who I am, let me tell you this: I’m the girl who drops off the kids sans makeup. In very casual clothes. I am not the primping type and if we run into each other at Target or the grocery store or even lunch or the mall I probably won’t have any makeup on. And I know he likes me that way, too.<\/p>\n

But if it is date night, I’m ready. I’ve got the heels on… and not only does he like them, they make me feel a little sassy, too. And that is good for both of us.<\/p>\n

So, the heels are working for us. They are letting us have a little more fun in our otherwise stressful lives. And they help us both remember that we are a man and a woman, husband and wife. And if it just takes that tiny effort to make both of us smile, I think I’ll keep it coming!<\/p>\n

For more Works for Me Wednesday, visit Rocks in My Dryer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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