By Tracey Wall, Empowering Mums
Springtime is finally here and, like most mums, you‘re keen to get your annual spring clean underway. And, like most mums, you‘re probably finding this a difficult task when the children are constantly vying for your attention or pulling out all the toys you‘ve just put away! Your list of spring-cleaning tasks might look like this:
De-clutter the kitchen drawers and cupboards Sort out the toys in the playroom Clear the garden so the children can enjoy the nice weather Put out-grown clothes away or give them to charity
But, have you thought about spring-cleaning your relationship? Looking after a family can be exhausting and, by the time the kids are in bed, all you want to do is enjoy your favourite soap opera or soak in a relaxing bath of bubbles! Of course, you rarely get chance to do either of these things due to the over-flowing basket of ironing or the sink full of washing up! So, how do you get to spend quality time with your part- ner? Here are a few ideas to help you to put the sparkle back into your relationship.
Between the kids‘ demands, the breakfast chaos and the school run preparations, it‘s easy to forget to say ―goodbye‖ to your partner as he leaves for work! Try to take time out of your hectic routine to give him a kiss and hug goodbye, and wish him a good day.
When he returns, try not to bombard him with all the domestic duties that need attending to or shout at him for leaving his dirty socks on the bedroom floor for the third time this week! Instead, greet him with a kiss and ask about his day. Take a few moments to share the highlights of the day and listen to what each other has to say.
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