I can't be the kind of partner I want to be without time alone with Alexi. Sometimes we get to go out; sometimes it's time alone at home after the boys are asleep. We usually process some bit of our day, but mostly it just feels good. This past weekend we went out for dinner and a movie. So fun, so relaxing, sitting on a bar stool cracking open pistachios, chatting, laughing. Holding hands in a dark theater.
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I totally agree! Sounds like you have a great partner.
love the picture...that shirt, cute! i can't imagine the challenges that come along with having children and finding time for each other....i think you do a fantastic job of managing your family and finding meaningful lessons in daily life!
xo
Well said, and very much to the point!
i know EXACTLY what you mean. imagine how lucky you are to have someone that is such a great partner!
Time alone to connect as a couple is so important. I always look forward to that with my DH. I'd love a little Va-Ca if I can get one.
It's good that you know what takes you to be a happy couple, and therefore happy parents!
I love the way you connect and correlate things, I think I will have to use the plus of time away to re-visit the wedding vows. We do have our wedding video and I look positively punchy in love! Somehow the years and all the dings along the way make one see just how far we have come. Lots to love and cherish! Time away does good for re-connecting and reinforcing any couple.
We have a time away planned in the Fall, for a weekend. :) 22 years coming up!
pve
I so agree. It's hard to get that time, but so important. Dinner and a movie is my favorite date.
yes yes yes.
i have blogged about date night before. we try for time together everyday, but it is nice to have a designated time to be together, just us. and to talk about something other than the kids while being interrupted by the kids!
nicola
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I remember almost 19 yrs ago while taking our pre-cana classes- one of the best advice given was "to love your child or children is to love one another". I am happy that you are able to get those wonderful moments alone, together. xoxo
yep... there just HAS to be time somehow to connect. It's something to look forward to!
Great reminder and I love the photograph of just shoulders together. Nice image.
M and I are trying to get some time out soon. After L was born 2 months ago it has hard to talk at an adult level, but we are planning and you are right, we need time together. Two children makes it even more apparent! :)
One of my favorite quotes: "The best thing a father can do for his children is love their mother."
Do you ever get overwhelmed with the feeling of being so incredibly lucky to have your husband? Sometimes it just give sme goosebumps!
oh how sweet :)
Happy wife, happy life.... (Said Teresa's husband from Real Housewives of NJ...)
I really appreciate your comment on not just being a co-parent. That is exactly what couples become when they don't take time to nurture their relationship. I love the photo.
-Lyndsay
I love so much about this post...this photo, your date night, and the significance you've given to this partnership you've chosen. And then I clicked over to read your vows and I smiled at the lovely words and the stunning bride and groom.
I'm so stuck in a co-parenting (love that term. First time I hear it) with a 6 yo and an 18 months old.
Love this. SO true. After ten years together, we often say to each other the best times we've had are when we're alone together. And I love that we can still say that! Sometimes it's just watching a movie (or the Yankees :-) and sometimes it's chatting at the beach. Nothing fancy.
p.s. Abbott's 7th b-day picture...precious!
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