Day 3: Date Nights

Before David was born we started doing date nights. Well, we did it only a few times. But the intention was to do it once every month for each child, each parent. In the busyness of life , its so hard to get one -one- time with the boys.

We went for a local festival last Sunday and took a silly picture

Benjamin and I once went to the book store, and sat at the coffee shop and talked. I asked him how he felt when I was in the hospital with David. And he opened up. And shared his feelings exactly. We talked about it. Later, we went and bought one of his favourite book series. I did the same with Elijah another time. And asked him the same question. He said "I don't know ". Mind you , he was only 4 years old. We left it at that and continued our evening. I am going to pick it up from this month.

It is such a precious time to have with each child. They look forward to it and becomes a tradition. They know its special time with Mama. You don't have to buy them something every time or spend money on it.

Here are some ideas: (Would you add to it in the comment box?)

1. To the movies
2. Pancake house(Common here in the Netherlands) Or go to an ice cream place 
3. Going out for walks, discovering a new part of the neighbourhood/parks/interesting buildings
4. Board game night
5. Bake with them
6. Go out for lunch/dinner
7. Go shopping
8. Geocaching (which I would love to explore and start)
9. Go to a book store
10. Get a manicure done together (for girls)
11. Make something creative
12. Go out to the local zoo , or petting zoo.
13. Volunteer at a soup kitchen (I would like to find an alternative to something here in the Netherlands)
14. Do a photoshoot with you and that child
15. Slouch on the couch and play on the Ipad/Videogames and have one of those "sometimes junk food". (Go ahead, I give you permission. I am sure boys will definitely love this)