Early in our marriage my husband and I would pass each other notes. He was more likely to leave me a note in my book or beside my bed on mornings he left to travel for work. I would pass write him notes and leave them on afternoons after I ended a day of teaching.
We continued this for years. But then, just like so much with children entering the household, the notes just…ended.
With Covid still keeping my husband in his home office we are rarely away from each other long enough to consider the value of a note.
Still, a few weeks ago I decided I missed this sweet gesture. It was a way for each of us to say, “I love you,” that was different than the hug, kiss, or the words shared verbally.
I decided to write him a note and posted it on our shared mirror.
You’re the bees knees.
Later on in the day my husband found me and he had a big smile on his face. The love note, a four second gesture, worked. It added a bit of sunshine and fun to his day.
He followed my note with his own and now we are back at it. Writing little notes to each other, love notes, and tucking them in places we pass by every day. These normal doors or mirrors or windows now carry something delightful.
And you are the cat’s meow.
These little bits of whimsy make me smile even now, as a think of another love note to post…
Embracing Next 