Seriously. If you had asked me this simple question 12 years ago, I’d be calling friends from the office trying to figure out where to meet in downtown Seattle. Either Smokey Pesos or Tini Bigs. Those were the days. But I love being a mom. And my husband and I may not be partying every weekend, but that doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy sneaking away for a fun date every once in a while. There’s no crime in getting a sitter at 4:30 p.m. and getting home in time to see your kids before they go to bed, right? 😉
How often do you get out without the kids?
14 Friday Sep 2012
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Good for you! You sound so balanced. I agree – it’s SO important to connect with other adults! Thanks for sharing.
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Ahhhh, date night… We do try to get out in a regualr basis. but especially for the winter months we do the “forced date” …. you know, buy season tickets to the theater or commit with another couple for dinner weeks in advance.. Then there’s no backing out… When u have a teenaged child old enough to babysit its so easy to come home from a rough day at work and say screw it , put on your favorite sweats and fuzzy socks and find solace on the couch with a book til u fall asleep at 9p… Meanwhile, the husband is “ok with it” because he doesn’t have to go to the musical, the teenager (babysitter) is excited because she can now go out with her friends and the younger one (babysittee) is excited because she won’t have to be alone with the “bossy” teenaged babysitter and can cozy up with mommy. Everyone is happy!!
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Jackie, some days I do feel balanced ~ others i am a trainwreck… mind u, it’s been a few weeks since I’ve gone out for karaoke…karaoke is a great way to get out, with my karaoke friends,(not all are parents), and become a rock star for little while.. 🙂
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and bring me back to a better place emotionally….
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My hubby and I do get out from time to time together. However, I do go out a few times a month w/friends…most of whom are also moms… we have a book club together..and while our kids are at school we have coffee at Panera.
it is very important to get that time to reconnect to other adults…
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You are so lucky, girl! Once a month “sanity date” is HUGE! And, no way, Lori! I had no idea. Too funny. I will definitely take a look at your article!
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Great conversation starter, Jackie! And, a huge coincidence! I just posted a new article today: “How to Date Your Husband” (and have it feel like an actual date!) Take a look if you’d like: http://www.loritheauthor.com/how-to-date-your-husband/
I look forward to seeing the results of your poll!
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My parents try to take my boys overnight once a month. I LOVE THEM!!! They are my sanity!
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