by kathilipp | Jan 31, 2008 | The Husband Project, Uncategorized |
Most guys don’t spend a lot of time hanging out with their buddies-you are their buddy. They married you to have a built in friend to do those things with (the fact that the two of you can have sex is definitely a bonus as well…)
My husband loves to go to the woods, build a fire and have a cookout. I’m more of an eating-out-with-white-tablecloths kind of girl. But, you know while we were dating, I was the happiest “camper” around. I would have hunted wild moose just to be with him.
It’s time to think about those things your husband loves to do with you-his buddy. Maybe it’s hiking up a mountain, hanging out at Best Buy, or watching his alma mater’s team play football at the local high school. Doesn’t matter if you like it or not-your fun will come from watching the look on your husband’s face as he reclaims some of his long forgotten loves. (Video gaming, anyone?)
Prayer for Today
Dear God, I pray that my husband can view me as his friend and lover, as you have designed.
Your Project:
Initiate a time to do something your husband used to love. Whether it’s his favorite hobby, sport or pastime, it’s time for you to get involved. Be his buddy today.
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by kathilipp | Jan 29, 2008 | The Husband Project |
What does your husband consider relaxing?
One of the most marriage-testing conversations a couple can have takes place in the aisles of your local video store. You want romance and subtitles – he wants guns and grunts.
Let him win the media wars as you suggest an action-packed, car-chasing-things-exploding thriller.
Prayer for Today
Dear God, help me enjoy the things my husband enjoys. Let him see that I try to connect with him in ways that are big and small.
Getting Creative
- It doesn’t matter if this happens at home or the local Cineplex. Just find the movie and go.
- Don’t want your husband’s suspicions aroused? If you’re renting, perhaps get two movies – one you both agree on and one just for him.
Your Project:
Find a movie that he will love and watch it together – without whining.
by kathilipp | Jan 28, 2008 | The Husband Project |
By Paula Friedrichsen
Last week I sat on the floor of my den and looked at family pictures for over three hours. I didn’t intend to spend all afternoon looking at pictures. I had simply decided to dust off the photo albums and move on to my next project. But one thing led to another, (more…)
by kathilipp | Jan 28, 2008 | The Husband Project |
Keep it simple today. Put a Post-It in his briefcase, on his dashboard, in his wallet; anywhere he will find it. Make it fun, make it flirty, but just make sure he is the one who will find it. Wink-wink.
Prayer for Today
Wherever he is God, remind my husband that he is loved and thought of.
Getting Creative
Think about your husband’s day and all the places he might find your note:
- The spare change tray in his car
- His drawer in the bathroom
- Under his car keys
- Your mailbox
- In his shoe
- In the medicine cabinet
Your Project:
Leave a cute and flirty note for your husband to find.
by kathilipp | Jan 28, 2008 | The Husband Project, Uncategorized |
Thank you to project manager Karmyn for this delicious recipe:
Deluxe Chicken Breasts – Nothing fancy, just tender, cheese-sauced chicken breasts that are good enough to add to your list of weekly specials.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons water
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast (approx 4 oz each)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup skim milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour and bread crumbs in a shallow flat dish. In a shallow bowl, whisk together egg whites and water. Dip chicken in egg white water mixture, then dredge in bread crumb mixture, turning to coat. In large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add chicken; cook, turning once, until browned about 10 minutes (5 minutes on each side). Place chicken in a lightly greased shallow baking dish. Bake at 350 until cooked through, approx 15 minutes.
To prepare sauce, in a small saucepan over medium heat melt butter. Stir in flour until well combined. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring, until thickened about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheddar cheese. (The heat of the sauce will melt cheese)
Place chicken breasts on serving tray. Drizzle with sauce. Serve immediately. Mmmmm!
by kathilipp | Jan 27, 2008 | The Husband Project |
Back to food.
One of our favorite getaway spots is a little bed and breakfast in the mountains. When you ask my husband why he likes it so much, you very well might hear about the cheese and cracker plate with fruit that is always waiting for us when we arrive.
It’s time to take a little of the B&B experience home.
Why not have a snack to share when he gets home? Some of his favorite nuts and chocolates up in your room, or some cheese and crackers out on the patio could be just the transition he needs after a long day.
Prayer for Today
Dear God, remind me to treat my husband with more care and honor than any guest who comes into our home.
Getting Creative
- My husband loves a special kind of root beer that we cannot keep in the house. (With four teenagers it’s hard to keep them from eating anything within their line of sight.) If I want to make sure he can have a cold drink after work, I hide it under the veggies in the crisper – no chance of the kids looking there.
- If your husband gets home before you do, plan ahead by hiding a treat in the fridge for him. Call during the day to let him know that it’s waiting for him.
