If you have been following this blog then you know G & I try to have date night at least once a month. Having twins does pose a challenge in trying to coordinate quality alone time (aka date night). So at least once a month we try to have date night where we get all dressed up and go out to our favorite restaurant or any new ones in town.
What I love about us is that during dinner, we shut down our phones (well, right after a picture has been taken for Instagram!) and talk about some of our favorite family memories. To this day, we still talk about the minute the twins were born to their baby language that only both of us understand. It’s a great time for us to bond and reconnect as a couple keeping our relationship healthy.
Of course, some dates take a little more preparation than others. So if possible get a babysitter, leave the house, go to dinner and possibly even take in a movie. Really, make an effort to have date night. It doesn’t have to be fancy. I know it is hard to find the time and there is certainly that guilt factor about leaving the kids. But trust me, it is so important to get that time alone for you and your partner. So here are some tips on how to reconnect:
Schedule It: We do this at least once a month. Once a week would be better!
Get all Dolled Up: Put some effort in getting dressed. Show some legs or cleavage and he will want a date night with you every night. Oh, he should dress up too!
Turn off the Cell Phone: We leave ours on vibration mode just in case there’s an emergency regarding the kids. This universal rule applies not just on date nights, but it should be for all venues.
As important as date nights are you can’t expect them to always go as planned, but when you can get them it makes those moments all the sweeter.
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I can only imagine how tough it is to plan a date night with small children. Our opposite schedules and long work days can pose the biggest challenge for me and my husband.
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Yes, that can be tough. Thank you for stopping by!