The Flipside of Celiac - A spouses perspective

I am sorry I have been flaky this week; I have had a lot of special posts that take a lot of time and research.  This is another special post.  My husband and the whole family has put up with so much this past five years and they have had to change their lives a lot.  Since everyone always talks about what it is like to have to live a gluten free lifestyle, but no one ever talks about what it is like to live with someone who has celiac, my husband wrote a post.  Celiac from my family’s perspective, what it is like to live with someone with celiac and what he has had to give up.  Without anymore preamble here is his post.  

14 Days of Romance -Day 13 and 14-

Today’s idea is to clean your loved ones space. If you two have a room together then make it clean and shiny.  If they live on their own then clean up around the area.  Where ever their space is clean it.  Nothing screams special day than having a clean area.  Also change the sheets on the bed.  It is just a really nice feeling to wake up in clean sheets.  This is set them up for tomorrow. 

14 Days of Romance -Day 12-

Take the day off and let your Valentine do what they want to do! If they want to play video games, or relax on the couch, if they want to read a book it is up to them.  Let them have the time and give them the space.  Enjoy your day off too. 

14 Days of Romance -Day 11-

Sorry for the late post, I spent all day in the ER.  

Today is simple and easy.  You are simply going to cuddle with your loved one and tell them 5 things that you love about them.  Telling them that you love them may be a day to day thing for you.  However, how often do you tell them why you love them?  What about them makes them so special to you?  In this challenge you only need to tell them five things, pick the five most important.

14 Days of Romance -Day 10-

It is my Birthday Today!  So in honor of you all not really caring we are going to go on to today’s 14 days of romance challenge.  Today the key word is massage.  

14 Days of Romance -Day 9-

Days nine challenge is to put away the phone, turn off the TV, turn off the Tablet and any other electronic device.  You are going to spend at least three hours with your loved one with no distractions.  Go for a drive, play a game, Spend time relaxing and just talking, Cuddle and drink a hot beverage.

14 Days of Romance -Day 8-

Today is another day where the challenge should cost you nothing. 

Today is to write down one of your fondest memories of your loved one.  For example one of mine is being at Flathead Lake with him.

14 Days of Romance -Day 7 -

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Tonight it is your turn to cook (even if you normally do) you are going to make one of your loved ones favorite meals.  For instance my husband adores homemade pizza so that is what we are going to be eating tomorrow night.  It is not only that you took the time to cook but also that you thought about them.

14 Days of Romance -Day 6-

For Day 6 we are going back to something that costs you nothing but time and energy.  Today's challenge is to do your loved ones chores.  For example if she does the laundry and the dishes then you will do it.  If he clears the table and takes out the trash then that is what you need to be doing.  Let them relax while you do the chores for them.

14 Days of Romance -Day 5-

For Day 5 we are going to be spending some money.  However, it should be under $5.00.  Today is flowers and candy.  However, we are not going for a large bouquet of 24 long stemmed red roses.  We are going for a single flower as well as a single candy bar.

14 Days of Romance -Day 4-

Yesterday many of us spent time with family and friends.  Today make the night about your loved one.  Let them choose a movie to rent or get off of Netflix.  You should pop the popcorn, supply a drink and cuddle with them through the entire movie.  Also you are not allowed to roll your eyes.  It doesn't matter if they pick "Loves Lovely Lover" or "Bang Boom Bam I'll get you." (Not real movies but you get what they would be about.) You will spend the time with them and watching the movie all the way through.  Since it is Monday you might have to put the kids to bed first.

14 Days of Romance -Day 3-

I made it an easy day since most people in America are going to be watching the Superbowl and eating gluten free snacks.  Well at least that I what I will be doing.

The way to fill out today’s idea depends on each person.  If you have a printer then this will be easy, there are templates available for free online. If not than this might take more time since it will have to be crafted by hand.  However, it might mean more that way.

14 Days of Romance -Day 2-

Today’s idea is bubble baths (or showers if you don't have a bath.) Set the mood in the bathroom with some romantic music, a few candles and a warm bath filled with bubbles.  You might even include some wine if you have it handy. 

Not sure if you have a gluten free bubble bath?  Try using baby products like California baby, Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo, 7th generation or baby genetics.  All of these are gluten free.  Some you can even pick up at the dollar store.  If you can't find one you like then use body wash into the water.  The bubbles don't last as long but you get the same effect. 

14 Days of Romance- Day 1

Today is the first day in February.  Since most people these days don’t seem to have a lot of money I thought it would be a great idea to do 14 days of romance instead of just one.  Truth be told 14 days of small gestures may mean a lot more than one large gesture.

14 Days of Romance -Intro-

Starting February 1st, I will be doing a segment called 14 days of romance.  The idea behind this to that not everyone can afford a fancy dinner out as well as a large gift and flowers or chocolate.  However, you might be able to afford small gestures every day.  Besides, 14 days worth of romance are much better than one large gesture.