What’s your morning routine and schedule like? For me and Ray, our morning schedules have changed more times than I can count over the years. For the most part, we lived those grab your coffee and go mornings. But for some time now, our schedules have aligned. And that’s been such a gift.
Somewhere along the way, we started making the bed together. Nope, we didn’t go to some marriage seminar or had some deep strategy meeting. It wasn’t planned. It just happened.
I grew up in a house where you did not leave without making your bed. Not optional. Not negotiable. Our children were raised the same way. And to this day, I believe that one simple act sets the tone. There is something about a made bed that adds good vibes to your home and to your whole day.
And let me tell you, if bed-making were an Olympic sport, Ray and I would be bringing home the gold. U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! Smooth fitted sheet, corners tight, and pillows fluffed. No words needed. It is teamwork at its finest.
But beyond all that, what I like most is that we begin the day doing something simple together before the emails and responsibilities kick in. It’s a small victory before 7 a.m. It is not anniversary-dinner fancy, I know. I guess it’s just everyday love. (All together now – Awww). Well, maybe, just maybe, it’s also because neither one of us wants to make the bed solo again. 🥵🤣
We have built a whole life together, and somehow it is the simple, ordinary rituals that feel the sweetest. Funny how that works. To all you couples out there, I highly recommend it. 💯
For my bed-making partner, my ride or die, I am grateful.
P.S. Giving a huge shoutout to my brother and sister-in-law as tomorrow they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. What a milestone! And a blessing. Wishing you both many more years together in love and in health. ❤️
What are you thankful for today?
Until next Thursday’s post…si Dios quiere.
“Enjoy the little things for one day, you may look back and realize
they were the big things.”
-R. Brault
“If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.”
-W.H. McRaven
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My pregnancy hormones kicked in for this one 😭. Love you guys so much. Happy Anniversary to Tio y Tia!
My dog watches me every morning make the bed. I don’t know what he is thinking but he just lays in his bed and watches me; then we head for the kitchen for coffee to get me going. Loving my retirement years and all the new friends and fun I have made. Pray and hope it continues for many more years. I see Lauren is pregnant – just you wait until your first grandchhild is born! What a blessing, what joy, words cannot express!! Miss all my old friends and family!
Wow, talk about being in the same frequency this morning. I say this for two reasons, number one, as I was making my coffee this morning, serving breakfast to my feline babies, about to clean their litter boxes, I caught myself feeling tired of routines, especially morning routines. Still did what I had to do, which I do every morning. Number two, I got a bit cranky when my boyfriend asked me to help him make the bed, and I complained to him that I make it every day sola and don’t ask for help, to what he replied: “it is not about needing help, it’s about making the bed together.” There’s definitely something about that. Thank you!
Hi Sis
Thanks for the shout out!!!!
Yes you know how many beds we have done in these 50 years ????? A lot of!!!!!! Including few at some hotels 😳😳🤣🤣
But what a blessing and glad that we have you all in our lives as part of those 50 years + 2 dating 🤪🤪
Love you all
COCO