11:11

“Muah!” My husband had looked up from his computer and was waiting for my response.

I looked down at the phone in my hands and checked the time. “Oh! Muah!”

I’m not sure when it started but for years now we’ll grab a kiss when the clock hits a fun number like 2:22 or 5:55, though 11:11 is by far the coolest hour-minute combo. If we’re in the midst of a project or farther away from each other we’ll text or holler the kiss, but in whatever form the kiss takes it’s become a regular part of our day.

Our 10yo has decided it’s her job to help facilitate this tradition, making sure we’re aware of the passing time. I’ll often have her rush up to me saying, “Mama!! Text Daddy!” I’ll look at the clock and send off a kissing emoji or yell out a “Muah!” down the hallway.

I can’t say it’s “kept our marriage alive,” but it’s a sweetness in our relationship that’s a treasure to my heart.

What little things do you do in your marriage that bring a moment of sparkle to the mundane?