(well, actually you can!)
Dinner: $24 (and we even shared a plate)
Parking: $5
Movie: $9.50 (we used a $10 gift certificate I won at BUNCO)
Babysitter: $25
Five hours away from the cares of parenthood and the fact that we are unemployed, the ability to converse without being interrupted every five seconds (unless you count the waiter), and an opportunity to rekindle a stress/tension filled relationship in need of SERIOUS nurturing: PRICELESS!
I had a girls night planned for last night but canceled when Rob suggested we go out together instead. Things have been TAD BIT stressful around here and life has been taken way too seriously. We needed time away! So we found a sitter (already having filled our grandparent quota for the month) and headed out for the night. We tried to forget the fact that we are unemployed, are moving in with Rob's parents in two weeks, and really should not be spending any money and just enjoyed ourselves. We had such a good time. Just like the good old days!
We learned a few things..............#1 Sometimes money can be well spent even if it is on frivolous things, #2 We ARE still friends and love being together, and #3 Our lives are NOT coming to an end (even if it feels like it)..........we've just hit a rough patch, but we'll make in through as long as we do it TOGETHER!
Deep......I know.
Eventually we had to come back to the real world...........
Le Sigh.....
but at least the kids were already in bed.......fast asleep! :)
Can't get better than that!
8 comments:
Sounds like a great night!! I am ready for one of those. I am glad that you guys took the opportunity. It is always nice to remember you are still in love.
I am sorry to hear about the job hunt. I hope these next inteviews go well. Let us know if you need help moving.
I'm glad to hear that things went well. Always better to fix things along the way...
Oh the days. Unemployed and moving in with parents. Been there. Still doing that. Well Jeremy has a job now. But we are still living with my parents. Not the greatest, but definitely a blessing that someone took us in!
Take it day by day! You are SO right. You guys love each other and are together and THATS what is most important. It's not the end of the world although I know first hand sometimes it feels like it.
I am glad you had a good night!! You need those date nights to keep your sanity and to remember that you still like eachother! I had so much fun chatting with you at the shower! It was some much needed girl talk! We should definately have girls night sometime soon!! (before the baby comes hopfully!)
I totally agree! It's so important to 'escape' from reality... especially during tough times!!! Before we moved up here, Rob was unemployed for 5 months! It definitely strengthened our relationship, but it was sooo hard. We realized how lucky we are to have each other and our kids (and parents willing to welcome you back into their house!) Hang in there. I really pray that you guys can find a job here... we need to have you over to play the Wii... you wouldn't even need to get a sitter! :)
Good for you. It is so easy to spend money on something as inconsequential as the electricity but so hard to spend it on things that really matter like your relationship with your spouse. Remember this when you are eating ramen and tuna -- at least your kids have parents who still love each other and are happy (even if stressed and anxious).
Everyone made such good comments. Dido! I need a date night too. Its hard right now cause Jenna still nurse every 1-2 hours. She is 6 months now and hopefully will start liking real food. I wish I was there to help you guys! Good luck with the move!
I am glad that you enjoyed your night out! I told you that I would watch the boys for you though- then you would have saved 25 bucks! :) j/k
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