How To Train Your Sons To Be Romantic

I have to admit, my hubby is not romantic.

In my perception of what a romantic guy that is.

He doesn't buy me flowers at random times.

He is not fond of writing love letters.

He told me it's kind of awkward for him to bring a bunch of flowers around.

Read between the lines: too cheesy.

After dropping hints many times, he gives me flowers on my birthday and our wedding anniversary.  And write a short message on the attached card.

You know those small cards that says To and From.  He uses the space in between to write about his love for me.  That's it.

What he likes to do is treat me out to good food and have a great conversation.

As time goes by I have come to appreciate this.  Not a week passes by without a date with him even if it is just over a shared chocolate flip float.

So what does this have to do with training my sons to be romantics?

I realized that if you want men to be romantic you train them early.

You teach them little things that can tap their romantic side.

Like during Valentine's Day this year, hubby did not buy flowers by myself.

He tag our two sons along the flower shop.

Yeah, I have to wait in the car while they do that.

But it was cute seeing them walking back to the car each holding a red rose.  Hammie even tried to hide it behind his back.

And when they were right outside my side of the car, they smiled and said 'Surprise!' and gave the roses.

Today, whenever they see our wedding portrait with me holding my wedding bouquet, the conversation goes like this:

Louie: Mama, that's your flowers?
Me: Yes.  You're gonna give mama flowers too?
Hammie: I'll tell papa to buy three flowers for you in the church (Flower shops or vendors are abundant during Sundays, you see)
Me: Thank you Kuya.

Another thing is make surprises for them or with them.

Hammie has realized that whenever I use the word 'surprise' something good is coming up.  He tells Louie excitedly that a surprise is coming when they are good boys.

And he can actually keep a secret when we plan to surprise his papa.  Louie is catching on.

Like if they do something good, I'll give them a surprise treat.

Or we'll make a surprise card together for their papa's birthday.

Or make a welcome banner when their papa arrives from a week long trip.

Just simple things really.

It's always the thought that counts.

And do not stop and get tired of doing it.

Be consistent.

How about you?  Are you training your sons to be romantic too?

Share your thoughts on the comments :)

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