Between work, school pickups, and daily here and there’s, it can be difficult to find the time to spend together. Here are four tips for making it work and spicing it up.
Make the Time and Day Sacred
With all of the responsibilities we hold as parents, the easiest thing to put aside can be the time we spend with our significant others. In the short term it seems that we are putting the keiki first, but don’t think they don’t notice when the parental unit isn’t working in “love unison.” Whether it is one day a month or one day a week, choose a recurring time when date night is non-negotiable.
Child Care
Don’t be afraid to take advantage of aunties or nearby grandparents. Don’t let the time that the kids are away at playdates pass you by.
Be Creative
Although setting aside a day is important for date night be careful not to allow it to become a monotonous chore. Keep things exciting by planning a cute way to remind your spouse of the event with a cheeky text, a note in a packed lunch, or a sneaky reminder in their agenda. Switch up your date spot to keep things interesting!
Wine and Dine Once in a While
Of course, our reality is not filled with Heath Ledger leaping across bleachers and singing “I love you baby…” as he does in Ten Things I Hate About You, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for larger romantic gestures once in a while. Create an element of surprise, take over planning, tell your loved one to get Maui fancy and throw on a pair of jeans then lead them somewhere out of the ordinary—take advantage of the MACC or The Hui.
