Comments on: The (Un)Importance of Date Nights http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/10/the-unimportance-of-date-nights/ Stephanie Sheaffer writes about books, babies, travel, food, and philanthropy. Wed, 23 May 2012 16:35:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Aleks http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/10/the-unimportance-of-date-nights/#comment-210926 Aleks Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:48:46 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=10720#comment-210926 My daughter will be 3.5 next month and we have had exactly 2 "solo" date nights - both times the babysitter came after I already snuggled her in to sleep :) We work full time so after being away from my child all day long, the last thing I want to do is ditch her with a stranger. People still think we're nuts but whatever! It works for us. My daughter will be 3.5 next month and we have had exactly 2 “solo” date nights – both times the babysitter came after I already snuggled her in to sleep :) We work full time so after being away from my child all day long, the last thing I want to do is ditch her with a stranger. People still think we’re nuts but whatever! It works for us.

]]> By: Brandy http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/10/the-unimportance-of-date-nights/#comment-180786 Brandy Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:03:51 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=10720#comment-180786 What awesome advice! My husband and I got married early too. I was 19 and he was 20. We actually went to Hawaii (thanks to my dad and aunt) but we couldn't even rent a car because you had to be 21. We had lots of people tell us we shouldn't get married so early but our family was behind us and that was wonderful. Now 7 years and 2 beautiful daughters later...I wouldn't change it for the world. What awesome advice! My husband and I got married early too. I was 19 and he was 20. We actually went to Hawaii (thanks to my dad and aunt) but we couldn’t even rent a car because you had to be 21. We had lots of people tell us we shouldn’t get married so early but our family was behind us and that was wonderful. Now 7 years and 2 beautiful daughters later…I wouldn’t change it for the world.

]]> By: Sarah G http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/10/the-unimportance-of-date-nights/#comment-155288 Sarah G Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:32:38 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=10720#comment-155288 I really like this!! Finally someone said what I was thinking!!! My hubby and I love spending time together as a family and completely enjoy it. Our "date night" is staying up late on Friday's after kids go to bed and watching movies, catching up, etc. In the morning when the kids get up and we are tired I get the kids and my hubby gets the coffee/breakfast going. Teamwork!!! I really like this!! Finally someone said what I was thinking!!! My hubby and I love spending time together as a family and completely enjoy it. Our “date night” is staying up late on Friday’s after kids go to bed and watching movies, catching up, etc. In the morning when the kids get up and we are tired I get the kids and my hubby gets the coffee/breakfast going. Teamwork!!!

]]> By: Nancy S. http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/10/the-unimportance-of-date-nights/#comment-140158 Nancy S. Mon, 17 May 2010 01:35:01 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=10720#comment-140158 I stopped giving marriage advice when I realized after 23 years of marriage I don't have it all figured out. But, I can say I totally agree with you about the date nights. Totally. I stopped giving marriage advice when I realized after 23 years of marriage I don’t have it all figured out. But, I can say I totally agree with you about the date nights. Totally.

]]> By: sandra mort http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/10/the-unimportance-of-date-nights/#comment-132678 sandra mort Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:14:16 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=10720#comment-132678 What a fabulous post!!! Thirteen years of marriage and four kids later, I still completely agree. What a fabulous post!!! Thirteen years of marriage and four kids later, I still completely agree.

]]> By: Heather http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/10/the-unimportance-of-date-nights/#comment-128467 Heather Sun, 28 Mar 2010 01:12:54 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=10720#comment-128467 Oh so so true! I think my husband would be just fine with going out without our infant. I just don't find too many things worth the effort to get up even earlier to pump so there's a milk supply while we're out. And eating aside I just don't want to leave my baby....it goes by way too fast! Oh so so true! I think my husband would be just fine with going out without our infant. I just don’t find too many things worth the effort to get up even earlier to pump so there’s a milk supply while we’re out. And eating aside I just don’t want to leave my baby….it goes by way too fast!

]]> By: Karen http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/10/the-unimportance-of-date-nights/#comment-125143 Karen Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:53:52 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=10720#comment-125143 First time visiting your blog, Steph, came by via Sarah @ Emerging Mummy. Anyways, I can so attest to the fact that Date Nites are not necessary for a thriving marriage. Dh & I celebrated 24 yrs on Valentine's. We have gone for long periods with no dates. These days, most of our 'dates' would be us getting our weekly groceries, but we enjoy that time together!! Anyways, we purpose to connect with each other every single day. We thrive on connecting our hearts and ideas, and the physical connectedness comes from there. Its gotten better and better every year. And co-sleeping certainly hasn't deterred things. Did I mention, we have 9 children?!! First time visiting your blog, Steph, came by via Sarah @ Emerging Mummy.

Anyways, I can so attest to the fact that Date Nites are not necessary for a thriving marriage. Dh & I celebrated 24 yrs on Valentine’s. We have gone for long periods with no dates. These days, most of our ‘dates’ would be us getting our weekly groceries, but we enjoy that time together!! Anyways, we purpose to connect with each other every single day. We thrive on connecting our hearts and ideas, and the physical connectedness comes from there. Its gotten better and better every year. And co-sleeping certainly hasn’t deterred things. Did I mention, we have 9 children?!!

]]> By: Dr. Dolly http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/10/the-unimportance-of-date-nights/#comment-119462 Dr. Dolly Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:38:19 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=10720#comment-119462 Great post! We've only been on a few solo date nights...it's usually after our son is in bed for the evening, or if his grandparents are visiting...less stress all around. We love spending time together as a family...whether that's all of us running errands together, or going on a hike or camping trip. FYI, I used to think co-sleeping was anathema. It was NOT what my parents or grand parents did. Yet, here we are with a 2-year old who's been co-sleeping with us most of the time since he was born. He'll still crawl in bed with us in the middle of the night....reassured, safe and secure, and all 3 of us get wonderful, restful sleep. I agree with you that navigating marriage and parenthood takes on-going commitment, throwing out what the naysayers say, and investing in each other as a joyful way to honor God. It's an incredible adventure, and I loved your post! drgarnecki at gmail dot com Great post! We’ve only been on a few solo date nights…it’s usually after our son is in bed for the evening, or if his grandparents are visiting…less stress all around.

We love spending time together as a family…whether that’s all of us running errands together, or going on a hike or camping trip.

FYI, I used to think co-sleeping was anathema. It was NOT what my parents or grand parents did. Yet, here we are with a 2-year old who’s been co-sleeping with us most of the time since he was born. He’ll still crawl in bed with us in the middle of the night….reassured, safe and secure, and all 3 of us get wonderful, restful sleep.

I agree with you that navigating marriage and parenthood takes on-going commitment, throwing out what the naysayers say, and investing in each other as a joyful way to honor God.

It’s an incredible adventure, and I loved your post!

drgarnecki at gmail dot com

]]> By: Megan@SortaCrunchy http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/10/the-unimportance-of-date-nights/#comment-110494 Megan@SortaCrunchy Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:30:15 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=10720#comment-110494 Oh, I had forgotten how much I loved this post. Thanks for putting in your top posts rundown, Stephanie! Oh, I had forgotten how much I loved this post. Thanks for putting in your top posts rundown, Stephanie!

]]> By: Jill J http://metropolitanmama.net/2009/10/the-unimportance-of-date-nights/#comment-99717 Jill J Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:17:25 +0000 http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=10720#comment-99717 One of your best posts, imo! :) I 100% agree! One of your best posts, imo! :) I 100% agree!

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