“Date Night” might have a completely different definition if you have little children, like me. Before I go on, I will share that, for the last 30 years, my parents have dedicated Saturday nights to themselves. They go out to dinner without fail, regardless of what life throws at them. Sometimes it is that wonderful steak house they love or if that week has been crazy with other obligations, it might just be the Jewish deli on the corner. Either way, that is their night, where they share what life is dishing out to them that week or the upcoming week.
For Jarrod and me, it can be a nice dinner out on the town but more likely it is the opposite of that. We call Friday night “family date night”. That is the night we all go out to dinner.(Little secret- if you show up at most restaurants before 6pm Friday, they have a table.) You can enjoy a nice meal, get the kiddos exposed to different cuisine, whether they are willing to try or not, and be free of cooking at the end of long week. Saturday nights are our home date night. The kids eat before us and I sit with them talking about life and the big “what if’s” a five and seven year old have weighing on them.
Once they are done, I plate Jarrod’s and my meal. We share a bottle of wine and spend the next hour and half talking and relaxing. After a long week, it is actually very refreshing, just relaxing, wearing cozy clothes, enjoying some good music, food, wine, and the company.
When my brother in law was away with the Army, we were blessed with my sister joining us for Saturday night date night. After dinner, we would gather around and watch a movie together. It was sheer bliss for me, if we are being honest. Most of the people I loved; under one roof, nourished and enjoying the moment.
I would love to hear if you have a date night and what does it involve?
