Massage is never a common treat for both hubby and I. I only massage hubby when he asks for it and I won’t even do it properly, just a little dub of oil here and there. But part of my self-overhaul project which I started last week (I’m gonna discuss about it some other time), I want to give an extra effort for him to feel how much I love him. So last Sunday I said, “Dad, I’m gonna massage you.” Of course he answered me with the expected response of, “Why?” I answered, “Nothing, I just saw that we have lots of Efficascent Oil in stock and I remembered this is what Tita Normie (our masseuse in the Philippines) uses to massage us.” I didn’t mention the real reason that I actually want him to feel special. This is something new to him and this is something I know he’ll surely love. And I want him to feel the real reason, not because I said so.

Just tonight he asked if he can have some massage again because his legs and feet are really tired. This time it was no longer hard for me to give, but it turned out like it’s my pleasure to do it. Instead of massaging just his legs and feet, I also massaged his back so he’ll feel a bit relaxed. And guess what? He’s fallen into a good night’s sleep even before I came out of the shower!

Now I am trying to look around for some good massage oil and lotion to use that has a nice and calming aroma. Don’t be surprised if one of these days I am already looking for massage tables andour room is turned into a spa. But trust me, it feels good to see that our hubbies felt loved and cared for. The love and care we give them bounces back to us and I can affirm to that. I just got a really sweet “I love you, mummy!” plus the sweetest kiss ever.