I've been suggesting setting aside a lot of different types intentional time this week to aid in Finding Balance as a Home Manager.
If you're a long time reader, you'll remember the year I spent posting a novel dating idea every week. I think setting aside regular time {away} with your spouse is vital for the health of your relationship. Sure, you can have 'home' dates on occasion as well - but getting OUT of your regular routine to intentionally PLAY together at least once a month is worth the time, effort and monetary investment to continue having fun and promoting romance with one-another.
I've got a link just below my header highlighting my Re-Ignite Date Night series.
Check it out to read more! There is a link provided for the 52 dates there as well.
I will be back to posting even MORE dating ideas as a monthly contributor at Wanna Be Balanced Mom! I'll be sure to let you know when my first feature is highlighted! :)
Last weekend, my hubby and I enjoyed a Lunch & Matinee date (#47). We lunched at cafe' that had clearly not been re-decorated since the 70's ( a LOT of brown and orange and VINYL going on - ha!) before taking in a matinee showing of Midnight in Paris.
What did you do on your last date?
OTHER POSTS IN THIS SERIES:
Day 1 : Introduction
Day 2 : Get Adequate Rest
Day 3: Defining Priorities
Day 4: Where Does Your Time Go?
Day 5: Re-Define Your Role
Day 6: Establish a Morning Routine
Day 7: Establish an Evening Routine
Day 8: Have Some FUN!
Day 9: Rest Regularly
Day 10: Identify & Understand Your Unique Temperament
Day 11: Become a Student of Your Loved Ones
Day 12: Find Time For You
Day 13: Spend Special Time With Your Children
Day 2 : Get Adequate Rest
Day 3: Defining Priorities
Day 4: Where Does Your Time Go?
Day 5: Re-Define Your Role
Day 6: Establish a Morning Routine
Day 7: Establish an Evening Routine
Day 8: Have Some FUN!
Day 9: Rest Regularly
Day 10: Identify & Understand Your Unique Temperament
Day 11: Become a Student of Your Loved Ones
Day 12: Find Time For You
Day 13: Spend Special Time With Your Children
Sam and I keep saying we are gong to do this, but we have not been intentional about it. We have to be, because a lot of weekends I feel like I am drowning. I just get so tired of being home. Then, when he is home I go into hyper mode and try to get everything done. Plus, run and have fun family time.
ReplyDeleteI am going to start going through the ideas again.
Oh date night. I know. When the kids were little we dated weekly. Now with the older ones in football and such we are finding our weekends are packed. It is a struggle right now for us and we have to be even more intentional than ever-
ReplyDeleteOur last date was a couple Saturday mornings ago. We had breakfast out and ran some errands together alone in quiet. :)