Gabrielle, as you know from the post on my personal blog Monday, I’m a big Sarah Sundin fan. One of the many things I like about her stories is how real her characters are. They have many wonderful traits, but they are also obviously flawed and have issues to work through. I enjoy watching both her heroes and heroines learn the lessons the Lord has for them. She does character arcs so well. I read her books for both enjoyment as well as education.

I can only imagine how challenging it would be to have twins. I’ve often said I made having an only child look difficult at times. =) Two babies at once would have be a strain indeed. I think it’s wonderful that you and your husband realized the need to set aside time for you and your relationship during those demanding days and made those times a priority.

Heather, isn’t Joannne’s book great? I love that she gave readers a different take on romance. The road to a deep and mutually satisfying relationship can be a rocky one for some couples, but I think that can lead to strong bond because of all the couple went through as they got to know one another.

How sweet that your hubby remembers the anniversary of your engagement. Sounds like he’s a keeper. =)

Gabrielle, Sarah is so wonderful. I’m so looking forward to her WWII romance. I have her book on the very TOP of my TBR right next to Love’s Reckoning (which I saw you recently finished!). I can’t wait to savor both.

What a journey you and your husband have been on with your twin boys. I can only imagine that it had its ups and downs and was always a busy adventure. So beautiful to hear how you held close to one another through communication and spending time together as you journey this road with your little ones. And yay for date nights!! Your hubby deserves a major high five for that one 😉

Heather, there’s just something about being together isn’t there? It rarely matters what we do with our husbands…most often, just being together in the day to day activities is special. This is coming from someone who just had a ton of fun with her hubby and kiddos at the park this evening. 🙂

Ditto, what Keli said. So glad you enjoyed it!

In my own marriage Dave and I were faced with the birth of our twins two and a half years ago. If anything can put a strain on romance it would be two infants. But we were purposeful about going out on dates – even if we had to bring the twins with us. Just getting out of the house and sitting across the table from one another at a restaurant (where I didn’t have to cook or clean up) was a huge blessing. We were also purposeful about communicating (and still are) – I believe this, above all other things, is vital for a relationship and romance.

And my hubby is probably more romantic than I am, even remembering the anniversary of our engagement to the day! But we hang out every free minute we can, even if it’s working out or watching movies together.

It takes years of learning how NOT to push your spouses’ every button, but once you get in the groove, it’s great!

Aww, thank you, Keli.

Oh, Tim. 🙂

I’m not sure Tim T. deserves Melissa. She’s mighty special. =)