That's How You Know

Today I woke up with a song in my head from a family movie that I admittedly like a lot, Walt Disney's "Enchanted."  As a parent of young children, for me it's rare to find a move that I enjoy watching with my kids.  This is one of them, and I recommend watching it if you haven't seen it yet.  Here is the song:

The line that sticks with me, and possibly the reason the song was playing in my head is this:

"Does he take you out dancing just so he can hold you close"

Last night, I tried something new that I had never done in an effort to be more romantic.  Once the kids were asleep, I made a playlist of slow love songs on my iPod.  I waited for a moment when my sweetheart wasn't around and lit some candles in the living room.  It wasn't the most ideal setting, but when you're stuck at home with kids, you have little choice.  I turned the music on and slow danced with my wife in the living room.



I admit, as a cynic, I thought this possibly might backfire and come across as silly and contrived.  But truly, the opposite happened, and I thoroughly enjoyed holding my wife and dancing with her.  It made me feel young and brought back memories of when we first fell for each other.  We danced for a good hour or so, talked to each other, laughed, and I think bonded in a unique way.  My dear wife puts up with a lot, and makes sacrifices each day for me and the kids.  I hope she knows I love her.  

I highly recommend trying this some time with the one you love.  I'm certain it will give your relationship a much needed boost.  With all the distractions life throws at us, taking time to care and love each other in simple ways can only do good.