I had the most wonderful date with my Valentine last night. We started out with a movie "Valentine's Day" it was cute, we laughed and cried...it was everything I hoped it would be and everything Big Daddy expected. He enjoyed it, but was happy I loved it. He is awesome like that, not afraid of a 'chick flick'.
We went to our favorite local Sushi place where we enjoyed a deeeeeelicious meal and spent the next 2 plus hours taking up a table in the corner talking and laughing and just enjoying each other's company.
It was great. It was what we needed. It needs to happen more often.
Our life together completely revolves around J and her needs and sometimes we forget to take time for just us.
I think most parents do that, right?
I wonder why? I mean i KNOW why...we all want what is best for our kids. We want to make sure WE are the ones making things happen for our kids. Simple day to day like meals, education, spiritual and emotional needs.
But what about happy, connected parents..a TRUE example of what "Happily Ever After" looks like...what about that?!
When I was a kid my parents were VERY affectionate and loving. I never once questioned if they loved each other and as I got older were "hot" for each other. My siblings and I would say "get a room" and they would reply, "we did, we chose this one". Its was sometimes embarrassing, after all my friends parents NEVER made out in the kitchen, at least not when their kids had friends over.
Now I get it...totally. They may not have been doing it intentionally but MY parents were just being GOOD parents. I am thankful for that.
Anyway I want J to see what "Happily Ever After" looks like, I am going to continue to make out in the kitchen, smile when Big Daddy smacks me on the bottom when I walk past him. I am going to continue to say "I love you" as many times as I can fit it into the day.
And continue to pray that her FOREVER, ETERNAL Valentine is just as amazing as her daddy.
That would be awesome.
I love you Boo Boo...Happy Valentine's Day!!!PS. you are HOT!
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Our date last night was just awesome! I love that it was spontaneous and turned out so great. We are wonderful examples to J. She sees us and it is so funny when she does her "oooOOOoo". You are just wonderful and beautiful. I love you. Happy Valentines Day.
That is so sweet! I want to be you guys when I grow up:-)
From everything I've ever read about you two, you are a phenomenal example for Jordan. You guys are an inspiration for me too! Happy Valentine's Day!
WHOOHOOO! love it! great date. great post! and you are fabulous!
glad it was delightful. take time for yourselves more often. ;)
hugs! happy Valentines day.
john and i went out on a much needed date last night. we saw valentine's day too. we loved it. sounds like your love day was a happy one. may your entire year be filled with love & happiness.
last year we actually had to make it a resolution to get out for 2 dates a month...and even THAT was more difficult to accomplish than we'd expected it to be. It's interesting how we can let time fly by and get caught up in all the things we have to do and forget to take time to nurture our marriage with some quality time ALONE. We are finally starting to figure out how to make that happen. I always say I can't wait until Reese is old enough to babysit and can stay home and be in charge while we go for a date...but I'm sure that it will still be just as difficult if we don't plan ahead and schedule those dates. It is just as easy to get busy with kids' schedules as it is your own. Nice post. Happy Valentine's Day!
What a beautiful post! And awesome pics! And a sweet comment by Big Daddy... :)
Aww.. that's too sweet. And you're totally right. Parents need to remember to make their relationship a priority too. Afterall, if it wasn't for them, those kiddos wouldn't be there! : )
Hubs and I have 4 kiddos so we try to do a date night once a month (which is an improvement from our twice a year date night just a year ago). : ) It's good for the kids to see.
Wonderful post! Glad you had a great day!!!! :)
So glad it was such a good date focused on the two of you. We did the same thing last night and it was fabulous!
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