As much as we LOVE our sweet children, we all need time away from them. When my kids were younger, my husband and I planned a date night once per week. It was great for our marriage, and it was nice to have a break from the demands of parenting. Of course, our conversation often revolved around the kids while we were out! We loved talking about them, thinking about them and missing them, but we were definitely glad that we were not cutting their food, replacing their pacifiers, or bouncing them on our laps!
I would like to hear your stories about date nights and get-aways... How often do you get time away from your kids? Do you think this time away is important? How do you keep date nights affordable? Do you think time away makes you a better mom?
Sunday, October 7, 2007
The Hip Mom's Guide to Date Night and "Get-Aways"
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2 comments:
I am planning on spending time with my husband when the last one goes to college. All kidding aside
spending time with your spouse can be on your porch swing looking at the stars. We tried date night and it didn't always fall on a night when we were feeling like going anywhere. I say take the moments when you can and spend money traveling with your kids. The years go by too fast!
I think it's extremely important to set aside time with your spouse. Even if you can't afford a babysitter, you can settle the kids into their rooms early, while you enjoy a relaxed dinner together at home. As for this week's poll, I think it's hard to choose; if parents can get a night a week (or every other) I'd certainly go for it. But extended time together is also important, whether it's for a whole week or a long weekend. A vacation with just your spouse is entirely different from a vacation with your kids - I mean, seriously!! Both are fun, of course, but you're probably not packing pb&j's for lunch when it's just the two of you!
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