Mr. Handsome scored big points as a husband this holiday season. Not only did he finish my honey-do list, but he took me on two dates. You may remember my post about our first one. For our second date, my sister-in-law watched our kids, and we went over to the Gaylord Opryland Resort to marvel at the beautiful indoor lights.
Walking through Opryland is one of our Christmas traditions, and I don’t think we have missed a year since we’ve been married. The amount of holiday activities that the hotel offers keeps growing each year, as does the number of days when you can’t even enter the hotel without a ticket to one of the attractions. The hotel states that it welcomes day guests to enjoy the lights at no cost, but the block-out times increase every year. Local Nashvillians are well aware of this, and it is a topic of discussion among many of our friends.
Since ice tubing and skating aren’t friendly for pregnant women, we bought a ticket to the gingerbread decorating corner. We ate dinner at the burger restaurant and walked around. The hotel was filled with people, but we had a wonderful time.
Why do you call it “date” night? You’re married to this man and have been for awhile. You’re not “dating” him. You’re simply going places and running errands while the kids stay home with a sitter. To call those “dates” is so…twee.
I don’t understand how it’s not a date… 🧐
We do ‘play dates’ with our kids with friends etc. it’s an expression. This is a little silly to nitpick 🙄
A good marriage doesn’t just happen. It takes intentionality. One of the things that helps the love stay alive and exciting even through the day-to-day life is going on dates. Yes, dates. There is always more to know about your spouse. We usually find get-to-know-you questions and bring them along to whatever activity we’re doing. The deeper ones. It’s always so nice to get to know something new about each other. When kids start coming, it’s easy to get into a rut and forget the dates, and yet they’re so essential to a good marriage. They don’t have to be elaborate or expensive, it’s just the thought and intentionality that counts.
The definition of a date is “an appointment meet someone or to go out with them, especially someone with whom you are having a romantic relationship.” I think calling it a date is certainly an appropriate use of the word. I go on dates with my husband, and intend to continue that for the rest of our lives. 😊
I’ve been married for almost 19 years and I call it a date too. Nothing wrong with setting time aside just for the two of you, even if it is just errands sometimes.
I have been married over 20 years, and my husband and I have always had date nights. It is important to spend time with your spouse and connect ❤️❤️.
Why would that commenter be so rude? A date is a common word used for when you have plans with someone. For example many women say they have a lunch “date” when meeting other female friends for lunch. You must be a very unhappy person to be upset by such a small thing
This date sounds lovely. Mr H is doing a wonderful job looking after you. Don’t you find all attractions and meals out are getting more and more expensive? I think dates are so important especially the more children there are. It is so easy as a couple to always place the focus and attention on the children and forget to nurture the adult relationship. Look after yourself Ellie.
Yes I agree, things are definitely getting more expensive. We don’t eat out very often anymore. But on the plus side, it makes eating out on dates that much more special.
I agree with that Ellie! Eating out for dates and special events only makes it that more special!
It shouldn’t be called a date night, it should be called another night of from taking care of and raising our children.