First Things First

In my opinion, making your marriage the priority in your family will make you a better parent. When you are closely connected to your spouse you have more chance of being on the same page when it comes to parenting your children.

In turn your children will feel much more secure when their parents’ marriage is strong. They might find it slightly embarrassing that you are affectionate to each other and that you are open about the fact you’re in love but secretly they’ll love it.

Our teenagers are at the age where they think parental pda’s (Public displays of affection, for those of you who aren’t  down with it!!) even in the house are gross and our younger children just think it’s hilarious. But, we still do it as they need to see it. It sets them up well in life. They need to see a healthy marriage work and why not ours?

Yes they may see us have disagreements but they also see us work through them and build our relationship and they have no doubt that Andrew, after Jesus, is the most important person in my life and it’s the same for him. That’s healthy. it brings strength, security, love and understanding and it’s so important.

Louise x