A couple weekends ago I went down to Knoxville for my cousin’s wedding shower. It was titled “Secrets to a Successful Marriage” and the host had each of us write down our secret and tape it to our gift. One of the guests was my cousin’s family friend and 3rd grade teacher. She asked her current class of 3rd graders what they thought was the secret to a successful marriage and the things they said were so profound. I wanted to share it with you guys. (It was a good reminder for me as I’m spending all my time preparing for our workshops this summer. I do not want to underestimate kids for even a second.)
THE SECRETS TO A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE:
(taken from the advice of 3rd graders, Mrs. Read’s class)
1. You need to kiss every once in a while.
2. Try to agree on things.
3. Try to have triplets. One child is too few.
4. Take turns doing the chores.
5. To show you love each other, take the smallest cookie.
6. Mostly say yes!
7. Be together when you can.
8. Share a pet.
9. Wear something beautiful.
10. Have a fun marriage and love each other no matter what.
Isn’t that so amazing?!
jc
Hi!
I am a friend of Heather Bruce’s and she showed me this entry. I have 11 1/2 month old triplets. I just love what the kids said. Having 3 babies is a blast, but a lot of work. Have a great day.
Rian
i think i know mrs. read! does she teach at lenoir city elem.? that’s where i did my student teaching (in 3rd grade)!
regardless, soooo cute! and great reminders!
James … she does! That is too funny!
oh no, not mention of triplets again! I sure as heck hope I’m not jinxed… I know I’ll be blessed with whatever God has in store. But 3 at one time???
omg i die… i DIE! this is too cute, and too true. i might have to repost this! awesome.
thanks for sharing! xoxo
this is the cutest thing ever!!!!!
Fabulous advice!! Wish I could read all of the notes she got. Hope you don’t mind but I sent this list to my little sister on FB (she’s getting married in Sept)
Loving your site so far (it’s my first visit –> but certainly not my last)