A few days away will do the heart, soul, and marriage some good. As much as I was actually dreading leaving, (mostly due to some stuff going on at home with the kiddos), our time away was just what we needed.

My hubby and I were scheduled to attend a conference in Alabama for the the first few days of our getaway, which, by the way, was absolutely amazing. Once the conference wrapped up we hopped into our rental car and drove north a few hours for a day and night in little ole' Nashville. I had never been before and have always wanted to check it out. So off we went in our little white rental car grabbing some Chick-fil-A on the way.

Us in our little white rental car that smelled horrific.

First of all, can I just say...if you haven't gotten away for a few nights with just your spouse...go.

Like right now, stop whatever you are doing (well, you can finish reading this...hehe) and plan a little getaway. I don't care if its in the next town over, do it. Do something or go somewhere together without the kiddos (if you have them) and get out of your routine. For us, the conference was great, but we attended it with 4 other people so we figured out a way to squeeze another night in just for us.

Old School Country! The Ernest Tubb Record Shop.

I couldn't pass up this pic.

The Batman building and a little piece of downtown.

Random pic, but this guy makes me want to chase down every dream in my heart. I mean the dude is just making it happen. I love it!

Here are a few recommendations to make your getaway super fulfilling for both you and your spouse-

1. Get off your phone. Unplug! Especially while in the car. Literally, get off your devices and have real human interaction and conversation. Talk to each other, look at each other, communicate. Lack of authentic communication is one of the greatest issues in marriage. For the love, speak to each other and just as importantly, be sure to listen, really listen.

2. Dream together. What's next for you and your spouse? What's next in your relationship, household, or season of life? What do you want to do and where do you want to go? Plan a bucket list trip for just the two of you, take the kids if you want too, but plan it while you're away together. Then make a plan to make it happen. Dream big dreams! What adventures are you dreaming of? A new job, business, hobby, ministry? Talk about them, together! It's an absolute blast.

3. Be real. Now this one takes some intention, humility, and self-discipline. But be real with each other. Some of the things that you may have brushed under the rug over time, deal with them. Sweep them up and throw them out. Hidden issues don't go away - they just get really annoying to constantly be tripping over. No one likes a bumpy rug. Clean up the garbage respectfully, and openly. Love each other through it and move on. Life is too short to get all distraught over a few little issues. Talk it out, high five, make up, and go have some fun!

4. Have fun - yes this is a must. Do stupid, live a little, and enjoy the unexpected. Go places you wouldn't typically go, eat food you wouldn't usually eat, and walk in places you wouldn't normally walk in. We have a rule of no "normal" stops when we are on vaca. In other words, no Target shopping or Starbucks stops unless it's the only option. Otherwise, explore, find a few little mom and pop coffee shops, boutiques to mingle in, and old bookstores to rummage through. Just do different. Make memories and love every moment.

Don trying sushi for the first time. He loved it!

You need these moments together.

Life is too short to spend it just doing the do, and by that I mean the mundane. Get out and enjoy. Whatever that looks like to you. Go hiking, get on your bikes, shop, sip coffee, find a new town to visit, go to a conference (we are conference junkies)...but whatever it is, go figure it out. Right now, book something, plan something, for the love, just do it.

Think big and live big.

Living big is just living happy, full of joy, and fulfilled. It's the simple things, like moments away with your love.

Let me know below what you decided. Lets give each other ideas and high five each other for making it happen.

Enjoy this life, every second of it.

Much love,

Di

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