I don't always say I love you as often as I could to my family and I'm working on it. I'm pretty much the strong silent one in our family but just because I don't say it doesn't mean I don't do things to show them I do love them no matter what. A few of the ways follow
1. I try to keep the house to semi clean. It's not perfect it is a house that is lived in and we are a big family but I do try and make it homey and tidy. That means dishes washed, floors vaccumed, toys picked up at least in the living room. During a good week that also means floors moped, mirrors polished, etc etc. Sometimes it doesn't all happen and that is ok too. However my husband works hard and I like him to be able to come home and be able to relax and not worry about having to tidy up. The same goes with the step childern I feel if it's not their mess they shouldn't have to deal with it.
2. Laundry. I secretly hate doing laundry, however there is something about having clean clothing available that is wonderful. So I do it not always cheerfully (but if Mini is the only one to hear me grumble it doesn't count, right?) . At the end and the begining of the day there is always clean socks, underwear, towels etc. Whatever people need will be clean and waiting for them
3. Groceries. There are things that I just don't eat and that I wouldn't buy if I didn't have family. Goldfish crackers, Pop Tarts, fruit snacks, basically an entire cupboard has been dedicated to the childern and their snacks since we moved into an apartment with a cupboard to spare. The reasoning is that way there is always something they can eat no matter what time of day with out asking permission (that's for cookies, candy, etc). Something that doesn't require cooking or fussing its just theirs. I have all sorts of weird food issues but that is a different blog. What matters to me is the kids don't ever have to worry about not having something to eat.
There are lots of other things I do to show my family I love them, some big, some small, some that cost money, a lot that don't. I'm not the best at it but I hope my family can always say I know I am loved, important and my number one priority.
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