It's no easy feat to get alone time together. But it's worth it! Just remember...the kids will be happy if mommy and daddy are happy, and that means alone time together.
Need some ideas to finding a way to get alone time?
- Ask around your local church for youth that babysit. If you are worried about not paying enough, READ THIS ARTICLE about how one mom tries to be realistic with the cost.
- If you're worried about seperation anxiety, it will get better the more you do it. I had babies that cried every time, but as soon as I got out the door, they were fine. Now they happily wave goodbye because it is so routine, they know I will be back soon.
- Offer swaps with family. My mother-in-law offered a "movie night with grandma." We'd drop all the cousins off at Grandma's house and then we'd all scramble off to dinner. It was a great way for the cousins to play together too!
- If you don't have family, find a couple you can take turns with.
- Adopt-a-grandma. Any sweet old ladies that could use some companionship?
- Home date. AKA #MommyDaddyTime. Sometimes when nothing else pans out, the kids know that upstairs is off limits and they watch a movie.
- Lunch date swap. Sometimes its easier to ask a friend to watch your kids during the day, and then you can meet up with your husband for a bit during lunch hour. We've had success with this as well.
So on that note, try out this adorable place:
The Perfect Cafe
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