As a parent, it can be a challenge to carve out time for a romantic evening with your partner. Between worries about getting the little one to sleep on time, finding a reliable babysitter, and the effort it takes to get dressed, it’s no wonder many couples choose to stay in. But let me tell you, some of the most delightful dates we’ve had involve cozy nights with Netflix, takeout, and a few glasses of decent wine. For those looking to recreate that magic, here’s your ultimate guide to a memorable evening at home with your beloved.
- Ensure the kids have had enough daytime sleep to prevent any unexpected wake-ups.
- Prepare a bucket of ice for your drinks ahead of time to avoid late-night ice machine chaos.
- Get the little one settled for bed on schedule.
- If you’re cooking:
- Try to minimize noise in the kitchen.
- Beat the oven timer to avoid the annoying beep.
- If you’re ordering takeout:
- Option 1: Have your partner call while you handle bedtime.
- Option 2: Call once the baby is down.
- Don’t forget to distract the dog with a toy to keep barking at bay.
- Your meal’s ready! Enjoy it quickly; kids have a sixth sense for when you want to enjoy a hot meal.
- Next up: selecting a movie.
- Spend about 45 minutes browsing Netflix.
- Spend another 15 minutes searching through your own film collection.
- Finally, settle on that movie you noticed trending on Netflix earlier.
- Uh-oh! The baby is awake! Time for a quick game of rock, paper, scissors to see who’ll soothe them back to sleep.
- After a couple of lullabies and some gentle rocking, the baby is back to dreamland.
- Carefully place them back in the crib without waking them.
- Make your stealthy exit from the nursery.
- Acknowledge the creaky floorboards that seem to amplify every move.
- Notice your ankles crack more than you’d like. Make a mental note to look into that later.
- Finally, settle in to watch the movie.
- Suddenly, you crave popcorn. Weigh the risk of waking up the baby against your desire.
- Take the plunge and make the popcorn anyway.
- Pour yourselves generous glasses of wine.
- Get comfy and prepare to enjoy the film.
- Your dog is now eyeing you for some popcorn too.
- Glance at the baby monitor; the little one is stirring.
- Bribe the dog with some popcorn and get back to your movie.
- Forget that you’re watching an action flick filled with loud explosions.
- Baby’s awake again! – Pause the movie. Another quick round of rock, paper, scissors to determine who will handle it. Never mind, the baby fell back asleep on their own!
- Since the movie is paused, now’s a good time for a bathroom break.
- Watch out for that creaky floor again!
- Surprise, the baby is truly awake this time! One lullaby and a bit of gentle rocking should do the trick.
- Repeat steps 13 to 16.
- Sit back down to finally finish the movie.
- Debate whether to stay up and enjoy some couple time or call it a night.
- Admire your peacefully sleeping baby on the monitor together. Look at what you created together.
- Choose to savor the moment, pour another glass of wine, and enjoy the time you have before the baby wakes up again.
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In summary, date nights at home can be just as fulfilling as those out on the town. With a bit of planning and a sense of humor, you can create lasting memories without stepping foot outside your door.
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