We all need some time off. I already discussed date night. But this time I am talking about moms and dads having their own time off. A girl's night out for mom or a day of shopping. A golf or fishing day for Dad. Parenting is HARD work and its a 24/7 job. Without a break, we will go crazy!
There are some problems that arise with individual time off. Like, if a spouse is working, you kind of think they already have time off, because they aren't listening to Barney all day and dealing with the tantrums of a 2 year old. When my boys were toddlers, my husband worked ALL THE TIME. The thought of giving him a day or night off, sent me in a tizzie! So, I get that, now my kids are older and easier and if he wants to go fishing, I don't mind. So, you have to work out the time away, as a couple and what works best for you, in your current season of life. But we all need a break, a time to appreciate the family we have and recharge our batteries. Even the working spouse needs a break from work and family.
The times either of us get away, we come back happier, rested and relaxed, with in turns creates family bliss!
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My last couple of posts have been about this very topic. :) I just got to have a few hours with my hubby last night for the first time in over 10 months. Trust me, it made a HUGE difference.
ReplyDeleteThis is so true! We should all make time to spend with our spouses even if it's just a trip to the grocery store without the kids. My husband and I are so busy with our daily lives, we try to at least get out once a month just to re-connect. Heather
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