If you missed the beginning of this series, be sure to go back and read the beginning.
On the eleventh day of Valentines, my true love gave to me… a real, just-the-two of us date.
As I mentioned a couple of days ago, any parent will tell you that once the kids are born, dates are too few and far between. It just gets tough to pull them off – you need a sitter, the money to do something, and both of you having enough energy to stay up past 7:30.
So, today, let your husband know that you have planned a special date for the two of you. It doesn’t necessarily have to happen this week if that’s not realistic for your schedule or budget. But be sure to set a specific date in the not-too-distant future and let him know of the plan.
Then, be sure to take care of all the details. Schedule a sitter well in advance. Make reservations at a restaurant. Set aside some cash for the evening. Get a little extra rest the night before so that you are feeling as energetic as possible.
If money is tight, consider planning a low-cost date. For Brian and I, a coffee date can be just as enjoyable as a dinner date, for a fraction of the price. One time we had a sitter and we just went for a long, long drive on his motorcycle. True, we didn’t talk, but we were basically snuggling on the motorcycle. (NEVER tell him I said that!)