Every year I commit to working on something new and commit to seeing it through the best way that I can.

For example, one year I was determined and committed to finding the best products for my skin! I was determined to stick to a routine, create good habits and make it a part of my daily routine and lifestyle. Another year I committed to finding the best products that work for my hair!

This year I committed to something much bigger.  I committed to working on our marriage. Taking the time to build on our relationship.  And YES, this takes two, but I started by working on myself first, and cleaning up my own stuff.  Then I asked Brett to join me!

Having children is incredibly wonderful in EVERY WAY. However one thing I started to realize quickly is that our marriage isn’t going to grow by itself.  Focusing on our children is very special and very important, but we needed to carve out time for us.

A marriage can’t thrive while it’s being neglected and that realization put so many things into motion for me this year! I am so thrilled with the many choices we’ve made since then, that has had us choosing each other ever since.

We’ve started dating again and taking time for one another separate from our kids. I think it’s easy to forget that we had a relationship first, before our children arrived. Most days it felt impossible to have even had a life before our children, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important to make time for the two people that mattered then (and still matter now!)

In fact I would argue that it’s more important now than ever that you and your partner are on the same page! So, how do we do that? 

Time – Communication – Love – Understanding – And a Whole Lot of Grace!

And guess what!? The year is not over yet! Here’s to SO MANY MORE years together — discovering new things, learning, growing, loving, and laughing together!

I love you, Brett Kissel!