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So how do you have a date night with little ones? You either involve them on the date, or wait until they're sleeping. Some of my favorite date nights we've had since we became 3:
- The Train Date: we packed a picnic dinner, lots of diapers, and rode the train downtown. Little Miss was about 5 months old and loved it. We stopped at random places so I could feed her (thank heavens for nursing covers!) and had such a great time walking around and exploring. We left early so we could get home earlier to put her to bed.
- Hiking: we love to hike. And thanks to our Kelty Kids Pack, last summer we had a blast. This summer I'm sure will be different now that Little Miss is insistent on walking everywhere...very slow hiking in our future.
- Thank goodness for grandmas. Both of Little Miss's grandma's have been awesome at watching her for us when we need a break! Without them, we wouldn't be able to do much at all! Not sure what we'll do when we don't live close to family anymore...
- Just staying at home. After a long work week both Ry and I love to just stay home sometimes. After Little Miss is in bed we catch up on episodes of Lost and The Office while trading backrubs or playing a game of Rummikub. It's funny the little things you appreciate once you have a child - like just sitting on the couch quietly holding hands while watching TV uninterrupted...amazing.
If you haven't checked it out yet - I am a total fan of Love, Actually. Such cute, simple ideas to keep the romance in your marriage alive.
When we used to eat out, we would have a fast food friday where one of us goes and gets some food and then we eat and watch a movie while baby sleeps. It is very hard to work around nursing. We usually just do stuff together after Ryan goes to bed. But sometimes, if you can get a sitter, just going and doing some errands is fun. It's nice to go somewhere without having any plans.
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I was wondering if you could do your weaning story. I am trying to start Ryan on whole milk and right now he hates it. I would love to hear yours and hopefully others' stories. :)
I love having date night! We didn't do it for a long time and have just started doing it every two weeks. It makes such a difference. Love this post!
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