Car dates. Yep, you read that right. My partner and I have embraced the joy of car dates, and you can join in on this delightful experience with just a few simple steps. Here’s how it works:
First, when you sense that bedtime is about to turn into a circus, send a quick text to your babysitter and see who’s available. “Hey, Sarah, our favorite babysitter! You’re free? Awesome! We’ll see you at 5:30.” The babysitter arrives just in time for the inevitable toddler meltdown—though that’s not a requirement, just a common side effect of car dates. Then, you and your partner dash to the car, trying to detach any clingy little ones in the process.
Can you smell it? That’s the aroma of pure freedom. Freedom within those four doors, free from little hands grabbing at you. Freedom from the bedtime hustle and bustle. Oh, the blessed silence!
Next up: where to go? You’re not exactly starving since you just snacked on the kids’ leftovers. A couple of nibbles of lukewarm nuggets and some mac and cheese don’t quite count as dinner. Do you need to run any errands? Nope. How about hitting up that trendy new café downtown? Nah, you’re not in the mood to look presentable or deal with parking.
So what’s left? Just chilling in the car and having a car date.
We’ve made this a regular occurrence lately, and I’ve come to cherish it. Sometimes we grab a coffee and enjoy it in the car. One time, we even sat in the grocery store parking lot and tackled our holiday shopping while chatting and browsing our phones in the dark.
Car dates offer a unique opportunity to connect without distractions. It’s just the two of you, sipping coffee from those paper cups. And let me tell you, it’s pretty fantastic.
With the chaos of parenting, work, and everything else, it often feels like my partner and I are ships passing in the night. Car dates give us a chance to catch up, share a laugh, go over our plans for the weeks ahead, discuss the kids, and even dream about a getaway to Napa. We talk, we laugh, and we simply exist together. Those moments, without interruptions, remind us of who we were before the kids came along, reigniting the spark in our relationship, even if just for a little while.
So, next time you see us parked in a grocery store lot, don’t be alarmed—just wave! We’re not stepping out; we’re enjoying our car date.
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In summary, car dates are a simple yet effective way to reconnect with your partner amidst the chaos of family life. They provide a unique setting for heartfelt conversations and shared laughter, reminding you of your bond before kids came into the picture. So, next time the kids are settled, don’t hesitate to embrace the underrated joy of a car date!
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