By Kelly Rush If you’re like most couples, you’re probably guilty of not dating your spouse since the kids have wondrously filled your home and your schedule. Maybe you’re not comfortable with a young babysitter handling bedtime in your absence. Or perhaps you have a friend that’s offered to watch your child at their house in the afternoon to play with their kids; however, that’s not exactly a solution when you want to go out for an evening date with your spouse. If these obstacles sound familiar, then you haven’t thought of all of the special things you and your spouse could be doing together during daylight hours. In preparation of a last-minute opportunity to utilize a babysitter, have a list ready of things you’d like to do in the event that you have a couple of hours without kids. Then, be sure to assign your spouse to make their own list too. Here are some examples that might appeal to you: - Bike ride - Walk - Go out for brunch - Meet each other after work for appetizers - Go shop looking - Go to a matinee movie It’s a good idea to compare your lists. You’ll likely be enlightened about something you never knew was important to your spouse, and you’ll be able to settle on some quality time that you’ll both enjoy, instead of spending money for something that you drag your less-than enthusiastic partner along for. Cheers! *Did this idea work for you? Please return to www.preschoollife.com/feedback - Back - |
Beyond Dinner-and-a-Movie: Ideas to spend intimate time with your spouse: Get tickets to a UW Badgers game, even if you're not a follower of the sport (i.e. Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, etc.) Go to a health club, where you can typically get a day pass for under $10, utilize their childcare for your kids, while you take-in a workout, time in the hot tub, and possibly enjoy a smoothie or cafe beverage, where offered. Take a cooking class together. See a performance taking place at a local high school auditorium Go shopping for birthday or Christmas gifts for your children. Go rock climbing at Boulder's Gym. Go bowling. Take bike ride See a live band |
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