the food of love

Well, it's week 6 of the "Completing Him" Marriage Challenge over at Women Living Well.

 And this week's challenge is:

Make your husband a priority by asking him what his favorite dinner, dessert and drink are.

Then head to the kitchen and start cooking!

 Now, I realize that some of you may never even set foot in your kitchen to make a meal...much less know how to make Chicken Cordon Bleu, or his mom's famous lasagna! 

But here's the thing, he will be really touched that you tried. 

Because the heart of this challenge is giving him preference and doing something nice for him "just because." 

So, if the chicken burns and the carrots are soggy, high-tail it to his favorite restaurant. He'll give you an "A" for effort.

For the rest of you, dust off those recipes and let your man know that you haven't forgotten that the way to his heart is through his stomach!

Here is some of what I'll be making this week (recipes to follow):

A big juicy Steak (thank you Pioneer Woman for the handy tutorial)

Asparagus tips and Sweet and Savory Potatoes

Peanut Butter Pie for dessert

and

Peanut Chicken Satay

Coconut Rice

Asian Green Beans

and still eating peanut butter pie...Ha!

Who am I kidding?

That thing will be gone in 4.2 seconds flat!

So are you in?

I'd love to hear what some of your husband's favorite meals are.

I'm ALWAYS looking for new things to make for dinner!

the man i adore

This week over at Women Living Well the "Completing Him" Challenge continues...

Admire your husband in writing.

Gladly!

And, because I'm feeling obnoxious creative, I'm going to list his merits in alphabetical order.

Attractive- His eyes still melt me into a puddle after 15 yrs.

Brave- He goes to check out the strange noises for me in the middle of the night.

Creative- He loves to create things, from wedding cakes to model trains...and does it all well!

Devoted- He is completely committed to his job as husband and father.

Encouraging- He encourages me to take chances and do things that intimidate me.

Faithful- He shows me in a million little ways that he only has eyes for me.

Gentle- He is a pro at soothing hurts (emotional and physical) and always has a soft touch at the right moment.

Hard-working- He is the provider for our family and puts 100% into making sure that we have everything that we need...and lots of what we want!

Inventive- He is always thinking outside the box. He finds extraordinary uses for ordinary things.

Joker- His antics keep the rest of us in giggles!

Kind- He speaks to me with kindness and thoughtfulness.

Long-suffering- He is endlessly patient with my quirks and insecurities.

Masculine- He is a man's man in the best sense of the word.

Nature-lover- He loves sharing his amazing knowledge of plants and animals with Sam.
Ornery- He is playful and mischievious.
Prepared- He is a man with a plan when it comes to keeping our family safe on outings and trips.

Quick -thinking- He always has an ingenious solution to problems big and small.
Relaxed- He is relaxed when I am a stressed out mess...somebody has to keep their head on straight!

Sincere- What you see is what you get with him. No airs, no pretense, just 100% real.

Trustworthy- If he gives me his word, I know he will follow through on it.

Unswerving- He sticks to his convictions and is not easily swayed.

Vital- He is vital to my happiness. ;oP

Warm- He is my personal heater on chilly nights.

X-tremely wonderful- Need I say more?

Youthful- He is young at heart and makes an excellent playmate for the kids (and me!)

Zestful (is that a word?)- He has a zest for life and fun.

God could not have picked a more perfect man for me. He is my opposite in so many ways, yet we are a perfect fit.

I love you, Marko!

the woman your man needs

What does your man need? 

I know what mine needs.

He needs a peaceful home,

clean underwear,

satisfying meals,

physical attention,

playtime (with me and without me),

a tidy house,

and most of all...

a godly wife!

For the next couple of months I'm joining the "Completing Him Challenge" over at Women Living Well. The challenge is to take inventory of your relationship with your husband and allow the Lord to reveal and refresh areas that have taken a backseat to kids, work, hobbies...and, well, LIFE!

I want to be all that the Lord has made me to be for Marko. And by God's strength, I can be the woman he needs me to be. Want to join me?

Here's the Topic Schedule for those who want to link up each week:

June 7 - announce to your readers you are participating by posting the button on your site and leaving your link below. 

June 14 – Post Pictures from your dating days (or tell us all about it!). Think about one thing you used to do or have as a couple that you have lost in the shuffle of life. How can you regain it?

June 21 - Remember Your Vows - post pictures of your wedding day. We will review the sacredness of this day.

June 28 - Ask your husband every morning how you can pray for him that day. Bonus: Fast and pray for him one day this week.

July 5 - Admire Your Husband. Write this post and then show it to him! He will smile!

July 12 - Make a list of 5 things you currently do and ask him to prioritize them for you of what is important to him. For example - a clean home, home cooked dinner, coupon clipping, service at church, having friends over for dinner, watching/doing sports with him, etc.

July 19 - Make him a priority. Ask him what his favorite dinner, dessert and drink are. Be sure to serve him all three one night this week. Bonus: cook his favorite dishes all week long!

July 26 - Support his vision. Discuss his vision for your family. Where does he see your family in 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years. Share with us how you let your husband lead.

August 2 - R-E-S-P-E-C-T! No complaining, criticizing, rolling your eyes, nagging, or giving him any friction this week. Enjoy a week of peace in your home!

August 9 - Kiss Him Like You Mean It (and be sure the door is locked!)

“There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!”

Proverbs 31:29