Date Night After Kids

Welcome back to Baby Week!  We have covered Inspiration for Baby Boys and Baby Girls, and now we're talking Date Night.  

Tonight I put on tights and prayed no one would notice that I didn't shave my legs.  A cute suit, patent pumps, and gold hoops made me feel business enough for the occasion, and Jay and I left to hear Sean and Leigh Anne Touhy speak.  The Blindside is one of my all-time favorite movies because of Leigh Anne's character and the overall message.  They. Were. Amazing.  But back to date night--

My Main Man goes to plenty of events "for work" but most of the time I take a pass because it's not worth paying a babysitter to chit chat with strangers.  But tonight I asked to go and I am so thankful I did.  There are times when you have to take "date night" wherever you can find it.  

If you are married without kids then it is practically date night every night!  But once the baby comes there are different season.  First, you're so darn tired you have to pry your eyelids open with toothpicks and the idea of dressing up getting dressed and going out is even more daunting.  Plus, you couldn't bear leaving your little miracle.  Then they get older (3-18 months) and they are so darn cute you just want to spend time with them and bring them along.  

At some point you truly need to carve out time for you as a couple.  It doesn't have to be fancy (although a little lipstick and mascara never hurt anyone) but for me, it's all about a shared experience without the kids.  Unless you work with your spouse, most of your shared experiences are with or about the kids.  So get out  and DO something! Experience something; even if it is a walk around your neighborhood while your kiddos play next door.  

We are not very good at this.  We don't have anything scheduled.  We don't make a goal of "date night."  But when we do go out, even if it is "for work" (I keep putting that in quotes because most of the time it doesn't sound like work to me.) the shared experience is absolutely worth the babysitter.

How do you do "date night after kids"? 

What tips do you have for new parents regarding date night?

Later today is our "Nursery Party" where you can link-up to share your nursery post, or e-mail me your nursery photos to share!  Tomorrow I'm tackling "What I Wish I Knew Before I Registered" so bring your best registry tips for comments.

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