When my kids were younger, hubs and I never went out on our own much. Most things were done with the kids, or if that was not a possibility, his mum or a responsible adult would be around to keep an eye on them. They were never left alone on their own until some 2 years ago.
It happened at a time when due to an emergency, MIL couldnt be with the kids (she had to go overseas) and we couldnt find anyone to watch over them. As we had already committed to attend an event, we couldnt back out at the last minute. We also felt that they were old enough to keep an eye on each other, and we were only a phone call away.
That one evening out emboldened the kids so much that subsequently, they were like: Go ahead Mum, go ahead Papa, we can take care of ourselves!! (READ: We can play all we want without you bugging us to go to bed, or hit the books, or get off the computer!)
As a result, hubs and I have been more things by ourselves lately: dinners, movies, spa treatments, supper, shows, walks, etc. This I feel is very important in building a marriage. It keeps that spark alive!
We have also been going out with our own friends more. Of course kids are not included for these gatherings.
Last week, when hubs and I went out, they were like: NOT AGAIN!! Why are you guys going out so much without us nowadays?
Well, it looks like that novelty of staying home alone has worn off. And it feels good to be wanted in their lives again!!
1 comment:
Hi, love this posting. And the fun of having kids....
But yes, mom and dad does need to get away once awhile...hold hands, take in a movie, or go eat ice kachang by yourselves.
Have fun, kids grow up real fast.
Best regards, keep a song in your heart.
Lee.
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