The kids are out of school and summer is in full swing.  Take time this week to review all your plans.  Vacation, summer camps, Vacation Bible School, adventures.... discuss what you want to do and make any final decisions for this to be a summer to remember. Memories are the one thing that will last a lifetime, don't miss the opportunity to make the most of this summer.

Help out with the laundry this week or just take over and do it all. If you don't have much experience, you may want some assistance in sorting, what cycle to wash on, and what items need to be air dried. Don't forget to fold and put it all away after you are done.

Grab a basket and fill it with your favorite foods, be sure to add some grapes and some cheese. Include a candle, music and take your sweetheart out for a romantic meal in the great outdoors.

Take your bride by the hand and stroll down the street.  Spend time talking and enjoying each other's company.  Discuss some things you would like to do this summer together.

As Mother's Day approaches, celebrate your wife throughout this entire week whether you have children or not. Show her love, attention, and care each and every day.  Make Mother's Day an all week adventure.

Spring is in full swing and it is a great time to do a bit of spring cleaning. Organize the entire family to go through closets, storage areas, bedrooms, and living areas. Pile up all the things you don't need any longer and organize what is left.  Get everyone involved in cleaning the house top to bottom.  Have contests to see who can clean the fastest. When done find a family in need, have a garage sale, or haul everything to a local charity.

One way to keep the right career perspective is to intentionally include your wife in your day.  Meeting your wife for lunch, FaceTiming during the day, and keeping your wife informed about what is going on at work are ways to help you stay grounded in your marriage.  This week be intentional to include your wife in your work day.

Write a heartfelt handwritten note to your wife.  Include a quote or scripture that fits her well, and share a few things you admire about her.  Leave the note with a piece of chocolate on her pillow to find before she goes to bed one night this week.

Today we remember Jesus' entry into Jerusalem to start the Passion week. The city celebrated with shouts and praises as He rode a donkey through the streets. Spend time as a family remembering and celebrating all that Jesus did for us. Watch a movie together on the life of Christ and the resurrection.

In today's hectic world, most days find us hitting the ground running.  To help ground your marriage and kick start your day, take a few minutes to hold each other and commit that despite what may come, you will love each other and get through difficulties together. This is an opportunity to build trust without physical expectations. Pray together to grow in faithfulness to God, each other and yourself.   Dedicate yourself to this for the next seven mornings.