Last week I flew away with my man to California for a quick getaway! Sans kids. Yes, you read that right… we went to Disneyland without them. How mean is that?! !!
I hope they will forgive us someday. I think they will because I have noticed how aware Avery is of our relationship. Even today I heard her talking to Quincey as they were watching a Veggie Tales episode, “I think Daddy and Mommy are in love like them.”
Spending time as a couple is something I strive to make a priority whether it’s date night or stealing a moment after the kids go to bed. Life moves quickly and I don’t want the kids to grow up and we turn to each other… what’s your name again? I want to make the time to keep our relationship connected. Sure, there are moments when he rolls his socks in a ball and chucks them down the hall and other guy stuff that drives me nuts, but I’m sure I do things that bug him too. So it’s nice to know when he holds my hand and when kids aren’t around that we still like each other… a lot actually.
Here’s to reconnecting to the magic of Disneyland, the beach and the Dodgers game! !!!
Then like boring, responsible parents we changed our flight to arrive home six hours earlier because we didn’t want to get home at midnight and miss kissing those munchkin cheeks goodnight. I will be regretting this decision come Wednesday… ; )
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liz-
LOVE this. this is a huge priority to us too. i love jimmy so much and i want to make sure that we keep that love strong through all of the diaper changes, deployments, and other things. xox
Good for you two. Glad that you could do that.
And it is really good for your kids to know and look back and remember that their parents truly enjoyed each other’s company.
Hi Liz, I’m happy for you both and I agree, it’s so important to make time for you as a cuple. And it’s so sweet your daughter talking about your love <3
xoxo, Bea
I love, love, LOVE that you and your honey went to Disneyland without the kids! Good for you guys!
So happy you had fun! That’s what it’s all about!
<3
GOOD for you
It IS so important…I just took my baby off to college and the time DOES just fly by……I am feeling alittle down, but very happy for her:) Enjoy those babies!!!
Well done, in this busy word I have seen too many couples grow apart not from lack of love but from lack of acknowledgment of each other. An example of a loving relationship is one of the best things you can give your children.
Good for you guys! I couldn’t agree more! My motto is that it started with the two of us, and it will end with the two of us, the kids are born, they grow up and while it is wonderful, for that brief moment having them there, they will leave. (as sad as that is!) And so a couple should not only be married, but should be best friends. And have fun together! We go away, just the two of us, from time to time also, or just go out for dinner or see a movie-it definitely keeps the marriage alive!
Hope you guys had fun!
No judgement here! My husband and I are going to NYC before Christmas, just the two of us, it’s becoming a tradition. I secretly would love to go to Disney without the kids too…sshhh.
good for you guys!! yes that is important to connect and stay that way…sometimes the kiddos run our lives and we can lose sight of our relationship…so sweet that Avery knows you two love each other, that’s awesome!
So well said Elizabeth and so true, life does by so quickly and I think you are dead right to not to forget to spend time with your husband
I love your blog I have been reading it the last 6 months (and enjoying the posts). I was at D-Land the same time you were. I was there with my husband and two kids. I wanted to introduce myself but my kids were having a melt down right after we got off Peter Pan. Love your blog and your style. I am a Southern California Native and often find myself at D-Land. If I happen to see you again there… Hopefully my kids will behave themselves so I can say “HI”.
Melissa Dowdle
La Verne, Ca