JuiceBox Jungle is begging me to go out to dinner! You see, the widget on my sidebar is showing off deals from Restaurant.com,but like most couples with kids, my husband and I don’t get out that often. It’s not for a lack of babysitters, my parents live 5 minutes away. I think mostly it’s me. I have mommy guilt when I leave the kids to go have fun without them. I like to take them with me. EVERYWHERE. Even if that means I am little more frazzled, it makes me feel like a good mom when I have them around. But I know that’s not the truth. Some people feel like they can be better parents when they have time to regroup as a couple. And I agree, that’s definitely healthy. I guess at times I would like to clone myself and be everywhere at once!
Either way, whether it is mom-guilt or a lack of babysitters, most parents feel they don’t get out enough. (72 percent of people polled) So tell me – Do you feel like you and your husband get out on a date night enough? Why or why not?
This is solely the opinion of the Mom Buzz. This post was sponsored by Restaurant.com.
When our children were young, we didn’t get out enough on Date Nights. You should, especially with your parents so close. Take my word for it – everyone will love it!
Last time my husband and I went out on a “date” (we saw a concert and had subway for dinner lol) was when I was 5 months pregnant with my youngest who is now 1.5 years old. The time before that was back in 2004. Soooo, no we don’t get enough nights out. I say go for it! I know it’s hard leaving the little’s at home, I hate doing it but once in a blue moon is good for you.
I feel like Melinda and I get out a good amount but that is only because our daughter Sabreena who is 13 babysits. Thank goodness.
We don’t go out often, but that’s more a money issue.
I wouldn’t feel guilty though, if I did go out.
I think it’s good to touch base on a strictly grown-up level
with your spouse from time to time, and that’s hard to do
if the kids are in tote at times.
We don’t go out much but when we do we always leave my daughter with her grandma (only one I trust) so I know she is not only in good hands but will have a blast hanging out. I would love to be a couple that has date nights every week but alas with money and wanting the little monster around we don’t. However it makes the times we do even more special.