You’re tired. He’s tired.

You’re both half watching tv, half scrolling through your phones aimlessly. There’s nothing wrong with that. We do it more nights than not.

Since many couples catch themselves in this rut there are many couples, when asked, who recommend a weekly date night. We don’t honestly have the time or the resources for a weekly date night but that’s why it’s important to make a bigger deal about these little “Hallmark” holidays.

It’s easier to stay home but it’s also easier to get a babysitter on the occasional fun holiday than it is every week for a date night.

And maybe you aren’t going to go out but find a different way to express your love and show that you really do still care for each other as spouses. Not just as parents now.

Go to the movies.

Stay in make a nice steak dinner.

Go to that new restaurant in town.

Hit up the local bar for burgers and a beer.

Or even send flowers or balloons from a local floral shop.

Be grateful for this lovely life we live. You never hear a couple say they wish they hadn’t gone out on a date together, it’s usually the opposite. So make the most of Valentine’s Day!

And then remember to be grateful to be a mom. Be grateful for your husband’s cheesy card. Be grateful to have someone on Valentine’s Day.

I remember spouting off on mine and Noah’s first anniversary about him buying me earrings. I’ve felt guilty ever since then. He was trying to show he cared and here I was whining about a perfectly gorgeous set of earrings.

Since then I have told myself to be grateful for his attempts! 🙂 And now I have Ryker watching how his mom reacts to things like that. I’d much rather him see me being appreciative.

I don’t get over to the farm that often and it’s Noah’s weekend to work so we may even make that a little date day. And there is nothing wrong with that since it’s not the norm for both of us to be on the farm.

Happy Valentine’s Day!