A love note is such a simple gesture but it has a big impact!
Who doesn’t love being told they are loved? I don’t know anyone. A love note is a little surprise for those you love and it can mean the world to them.
Sometimes I leave little notes around the house for my husband and for our daughter (who is still living at home). For our son who just graduated from college, I try to send little texts instead.
Taking time to write a note or text those you love is so simple and really takes no time at all. It can change their mood instantly and set them on a great path for their day.
LOVE EMAILS
About 9 or 10 or so years ago I wanted to give my husband something unique for our anniversary so I sent him an email and told him that I would be sending him weekly emails explaining why I love him for a year. It was fun and he really enjoyed it. It was also really easy. I thought I would only do it for a year, but I’ve been doing it ever since. He tells me how much those emails me to him so I keep sending them. (Side Note: I do have a reminder set up so I don’t forget. That might not sound super romantic, but life happens and if we aren’t intentional it will pass us by!)
I always put “I love you because…” in the subject line and then list out the reasons I love him. A lot of times it has something to do with what is going on at the time. For instance if he has started a new hobby or side job I might tell him I love him because he is creative or a hard worker, etc. Or I might encourage him by saying I love him because he is a great father to our kids and he leads us well.
It’s so simple but so important. You can start today and I promise it will be greatly appreciated.
Travel LOVE Notes
I know most people aren’t really traveling right now, but another fun thing to do is put notes in luggage when your spouse or kids will be traveling.
Before Covid, my husband traveled a lot for work. I made a habit of putting little notes in his suitcase or backpack. I would stick post it notes within his clothes so that he would find them at different times throughout his trip. Other times I put notes inside his laptop so when he goes to open it up on the plane he has a little love note from me so he knows I’m thinking about him.
We can always send text messages which are great and very appreciated, but I’m old school and still love a handwritten note about anything else. I think there is something fun about a surprise little note that you aren’t expecting.
Now my husband has probably started expecting the notes, but I know he still appreciates them.
Love notes for Kids
I used to put notes in my daughters lunchbox when she was in elementary but when she went into middle school she was embarrassed of them. 🙂 Now she is in high school and for many years I’ve been putting little sticky notes in her room or her bathroom letting her know I love her. Or I write that I’m proud of her or write some encouragement for a test or other big event. She keeps them in her desk drawer so I know they mean a lot to her. Sometimes I put them somewhere she may not see right away, but will find later – so it’s a little surprise. It think she really likes that. She even leaves notes for me on my desk and has done that for years. I save those as well. 🙂
I think these little notes for our family are so easy and important. Make a point to leave some for your family this week. Even if you have to set a reminder in your phone, that’s fine. The goal is to be intentional about showing our family we love them, we are proud of them and we are for them. These little notes are a great way to do that while creating more peace in your marriage and family.