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Some of you may remember my First Project Date Night post, the challenge from Mommy Friend Project Marriage. If not, be sure to read it here.
Well, here is how it all went.
Our date was planned for a Friday night; this was exciting because married people never get to go out on Friday night. We get Monday through Thursday and an occasional Saturday. Needless to say I was looking forward to this night. My husband decided we would double date to the movies, not exactly what I had in mind but hey, I take what I can get!
Well, Friday came along and that morning he learned that some dates were communicated incorrectly and he had to change his schedule. Therefore, our Friday date night turned into a Saturday matinee to see Transformers in 3D. Real romantic, right?
Again, I take what I can get. So I got dolled up even if I would be sitting in the dark for a couple of hours. I put on a brand new summer dress that had been in my closet for over a year that still had the tags still on it. I wore my hair down, make up, and high heels.
I must admit, I looked good. And so did my husband……he smelled even better! Call me a silly wife if you want, but I gotta just tell you my husband with the smell of cologne, a clean shave, and neatly dressed makes me feel well, let me just say all tingly on the inside.
So we arrive at the theater and an of course we buy popcorn and a soda. We get settled in our seats and put on our 3D glasses. Believe it or not, this was exciting for us. I love special effects so this just made things real fun for me, and for my husband. He now wants to buy a 3D television.
I will spare you the details of our responses to the movie. Cause, this is about me not a movie review.
So I know some of you are thinking, this date sucked! No, no, no! Let me tell you why. When we first started dating, we spent many, many dates in the movie theater, including our first date.
We would put our arms around each other and snuggle, sometimes kiss too! We would laugh, talk, and share popcorn, soda, and candy. The time was meaningful and in so many ways we did learn about each other. We could peek over and see the expression on each other’s face when we thought something was funny, sad, or made us angry.
This isn’t the kind of stuff you learn and appreciate while watching Thomas and Friends with our son.
So although, it wasn’t the romantic night out I originally posted about, it was a great opportunity to revisit all of the things that I mentioned above.
It really was a great date, and we didn’t talk about our son, which was part of the challenge. For a few hours it was about reconnecting with each other in ways that drew us together in our dating days.
Priceless, that is all I have left to say.
So, how do you stay connected with your significant other? I’m not talking twitter and facebook. How do you rekindle that energy that made you fall in love? Do you go on dates? Tell me about it. I encourage you to take your own date challenge. It is worth it!
