When was the last time you took a trip with your husband or wife? Where did you go? What did you do? What will you do next time to make it more romantic or relaxing?
With kids and active schedules it's very difficult to just get away as a couple. We actually used to go away more when the kids were littler because we found it was easier to leave them with grandma for the weekend. Now, they have busy schedules that need to be accommodated as well. My husband and I are planning a weekend getaway at the end of August. We are going to a concert of a country band that we both enjoy. This will include dinner out and adult conversation. I'm very excited. I think the most romantic thing that you can do is to just focus on each other for the time that you are away. Day to day conversations usually include chores, obligations and the children. Being away gives you time to just be together as a couple for a little while instead of being mom and dad.
Having the blessing to be married for 25 years Oct. '08 I would have to say the "alone time" is so so very important and very special. It doesn't matter what you do, as long as you both enjoy each other while doing it!
We all have those excuses, not enough time, not enough money, who will take care of the kids. Take it from me! Do not put it off any longer! Time is of the essence.
Start out with small things, a drive for a couple of hours somewhere you have never been around the city or lunch and a matinee, try a home improvement window shopping excursion, or maybe even a relaxing, calming and first time hour experience at a local spa. It is possible and critical you take this time for yourselves whether it has been 1 month of heavenly bliss or reaching that milestone anniversary, don't you agree?
You are so right Tina! It is important to just take the time. I have a friend who has a standing Friday lunch date with her husband. They just go to McDonalds but it gives them a chance to talk and catch up with what has happened during the week. Since it is during the day the kids are in school so no need to find a babysitter. They say that they look forward to their "date" every week. Even the little things can make a big impact.
My husband and I will do movie night for just the two of us. Our kids are a little older (11 and 14) so we usually pick out a movie that they want to watch and set them up in the living room. Then we will pick a movie that we want to watch and take over the family room downstairs. We pop the popcorn and turn the lights down low. It gives us time for a date but we are there if the kids need us and it doesn't cost anything except for the price of the rental.
Time is of the essence.