Yesterday, I planned a special surprise
for my hubby...the reason I couldn't post my TGIF “family” fun
idea. If you recall my post, My Little Dieties, you might get an idea what could've sparked this “family” fun tip. Well, like my
grandfather suggested long ago (as stated in the post I mentioned
above), it was about time we got a babysitter, as we do pretty often,
but this time it wouldn't be for just a few hours.
Our TGIF was possible with the help of a
very good friend and neighbor--whose two boys are best friends with
mine, and her tween daughter is one of my daughter's favorite
people...and her teenager rocks with caring for the dogs! Yes, this
brave neighbor of mine doubled the kids in her house by adding my
four! The kids' TGIF included entertainment and a sleepover...family
fun...er...with another family.;) Hey, we all need close friends
nearby to pour into our kids too, right? :)
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| Dinner in a basket |
In the meantime, I picked my hubby up
from his office at 6 sharp. We had “dinner” reservations after
all.
Well...we had reservations (thanks to a
gift certificate we won at a fundraiser). And I packed dinner with
us. As well as an overnight bag.
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| A room with a view! |
We didn't travel far, but we did pull
into the downtown Marriott for a surprise retreat. All the fun
we plan for the family most weekends call for a time to rejuvenate and hang out with my
best friend sans children. I love my kids, but this winter has
proven that even the most loving house can lose its luster with four
kids, two dogs, snow piled up outside, and laundry piled up inside.
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| Perfect picnic |
A get-away with a picnic dinner,
swimming, and movie-watching in a cozy hotel room with just my
husband, and a fun night of lazer tag, nail painting, pizza dinner
with great friends for the kids, was the perfect thing for our
family!
Every once in a while, we need to go
our separate ways. The couple needs to re-connect without distraction
or time restraints. And the kids need to leave the parents and know
they are cared for beyond the walls of our house.
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| Breakfast for two was included! |
And then, as we all come together
again, we have a fresh focus for the family, and can embrace the fact
that distance really does make the heart grow fonder!
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| This is me refreshed! |
Do you ever plan spontaneous get-aways
in the midst of this busy season? Who do you usually leave your
kiddos with to have quality time with your spouse?
Such fun, Ang. Hope it was all you wanted it to be! Had lunch with hubby yesterday before he returned to Asheville. It was good to connect. Love ya
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