It’s like you’re Mr. and Mrs. Incredible.

But maybe life isn’t always fresh roses and bright tulips. (Can you tell I’m excited about Spring?)

• Arguments or disagreements
• Battles against career choices
• Chaos and children
• Dinner and dishes
• Financials

We could continue through the alphabet to find so many more.

But have you ever experienced your spouse scrolling more than strolling with you?

And it’s not just about social media or online temptations.

It’s the actions that “You are not worth more than what I am doing right now,” that haunt marriage.

But let’s be extra real today. Most of us are so busy that we don’t even know how we would find time to do anything together. The kiddos suck your early morning and later afternoon. And then, when you add up all of your responsibilities as a family, nothing seems possible.

Where is the time?

Everyone says that there’s always time, but you have to be willing to make time.

Well, you can look at it from a schedule point of view. Or you can choose to put a spring in your step together.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Put a spring in your step!

Spring is the time for renewing and rejuvenating that which has grown dull or too easy.

I just had my sons take out all my plants from the sunroom. Some of the leaves had shriveled up and died. But others are holding on to warmer weather and heavenly rains, all of which provide refreshment to growth.

Marriage is very similar. There are seasons where you have to let some things dry up and fade into their own moment. However, there are many seasons where you need to put more focus on what really matters; you and your spouse as a couple.

So instead of living life more from conveniences, put a spring in your step and make what seems impossible, possible.

1. Refresh together – Have you ever bought a basic white t-shirt last season, only to know that you will need to get another one next season? Sometimes there are things in life that get a little dingy. So you have to come up with ways to ignite that which is stale (i.e., your love life, your date nights, help around the house, etc.). What can we do to spruce things up around here?
2. Stroll together – When you stroll together, you’re willing to do more than just getting through the day. You get to decide how you show up in your marriage every day. Don’t consider this merely walks around the block (even though I encourage it), but make it about doing life well together. I’m in this with you.
3. Grow together – When new seasons come, trees and plants need fertilizer. So does marriage. You have to be willing to learn new things about your spouse and always grow as a couple. Fertilize and seed your relationship. This takes time, money, and consistency.

Life isn’t about what you can do by yourself when you’re married. Life is living well with the spouse you said “I do” to and choosing every day to make a way to say “I do” again.

“Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!“