Date Nights. Studies show couples that take the time to nurture their relationship are healthier and happier people. I agree, as it makes sense, the hard part is making the time. We do make the time but we don’t necessarily go out every chance we get. We might stroll around the yard and field. Walk to the garden and talk. Enjoy an early morning on the deck before the kids wake. These moments, stolen from the day, for us, add up and they keep us united as one. It’s always nice to be able to talk without a child interrupting or having them screaming in the background. Not saying I don’t want that noise and those interruptions, it just makes those moments more fulfilling. We can focus on each other.
Our son thinks we shouldn’t have date nights because we are married and old. Two strikes against us right there. Funny boy. Isn’t it interesting how he tries to justify his desire to have us stay home. It’s not like we go out regularly or even once a month but we have had three “dates” in the last two months so I can understand why he may feel these might become more frequent. However, they get to spend time with their grandparents. Grandpa taught them to play dominoes and they love it. They also play Chinese checkers and watch movies with them. When they visit grandma, they get to sit around a campfire and play games outside. Quality time and a win-win situation for all of us.
Usually when we go out, we have dinner and walk the mall or go to a store. Last night, we went to a company dinner for employee award recognition. John was a little stressed (ok, more than a little ~ I think he was quite miffed at me) because I remembered the times wrong. We weren’t sure we’d make it to the restaurant before dinner started. He said, maybe we should not go. I said no. We are going, arriving late or not. Why is it when you are late, you always get stuck behind a slow car? It did not matter if we changed lanes or not, we were in the slow lane. However, we pulled into the parking lot behind a few other vehicles and arrived four minutes before dinner. Whew! Besides, dinner did not start at the planned time (they never do) and John was handed a cold drink while I went to check in and pick up our name tags. All was good!
After dinner, the speeches and presentations began. John was acknowledged for his contribution and received a trade secret award. I am so proud of him. It was a great evening as we enjoyed a nice dinner, award presentations as well as visiting with co-workers. It was fun. I enjoyed myself because I used to work for the same company (that’s how John and I got together) and many of the people there worked in the department that I did.
The best part was being with my handsome man though.
Congratulations John on your award! I am so proud of you!
With lots of love - me
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