i like… YOU

New Year’s has come and gone. As usual, I haven’t made any official resolutions, mostly out of laziness. Maybe I’m just being realistic. What’s the chance I’d actually keep them when my two little guys are so unpredictable and therefore make my daily life unpredictable?

Nonetheless, one thing I’ve committed to doing this year is keeping up with the gift my hubby got from “Santa” this year: the I Like book… for Couples

(I believe Santa’s elves were unable to manufacture this in his workshop, but picked it up from babysteals.com.)

The “like book” series started out as a writing tool for a parent to record what they appreciate about their kids and hence add a good dose of positivity to a child’s life. Likewise, the couples’ version was made to tell one’s significant other how wonderful they are.

It would probably be cheaper for us to write regularly in a blank notebook. There’s nothing much to the book other than a few quotes and simple cartoons to inspire loving thoughts. The rest of the book is simply blank lines. Yet, somehow, there’s something about the book that motivates one to actually get started.

I can’t even begin to express how much I still love my hubby after knowing him for over 17 years, being together for nearly 13 years, and celebrating nearly 4.5 years of wedded bliss. I would even go as far to say I am one-hundred percent certain our marriage is not in any danger. However, there’s no doubt that the stress of having two young kids under three has brought on more disagreements and regrettable outbursts than ever before. Maybe we lash out at each other just to stop ourselves from losing our tempers with our spirited older son, I don’t know. Sometimes, yes, it’s a little difficult to have that “loving feeling” that we had when it was just the two of us.

Taking a moment out of every day to think of just one thing “I like” about hubby gives me the opportunity to reflect on what still makes him extra special to me. Most of the time, more than just one thing comes to mind. Picking the best one to write down is usually the biggest challenge! It’s been quite touching to read some of the things he “likes” about me, too. I enjoy being reminded he doesn’t believe he made a total mistake and doesn’t think I’m completely neurotic!

Some days, we try to be cute and funny. Other days are more serious and soul-stirring. Perhaps we could have just commited to telling each other “I love you” every day, but having the book definitely prevents us from skipping days. It also give us a written record to look back on and fall in love all over again. i like this book. Highly recommended!

But maybe after this year, if we choose to continue, we’ll just buy a blank notebook instead…

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