Let’s talk about an underrated gem in the realm of couple activities: car dates. This delightful trend has become a favorite for my partner and me, and it’s simple to set up. Here’s the scoop:
When you sense that the evening routine is headed for chaos, send a quick text to your trusty babysitter, asking who’s available. Lucky for us, Jamie, our go-to sitter, is free! Perfect! We’ll see her at 5:30. Just in time for the kids to start unraveling (a common side effect of car dates). You and your partner dash to the car, carefully disengaging any clingy toddlers.
Can you feel that? That’s the aroma of freedom wafting through those car doors—no tiny hands to bother you. You escape the nightly grind and the dreaded witching hour. Ah, blessed silence!
Where to Go?
Next question: where to go? You’re not exactly starving since you snacked on the kids’ leftovers. It wasn’t gourmet, but in a moment of stress, you managed to devour a few nuggets, some fruit, and mac and cheese. Do you need to run any errands? Not really. How about grabbing some fruit? Nope, you already tackled that during the Costco run. Maybe check out that trendy new spot downtown? Nah, you’re not in the mood to dress up or hunt for parking.
So, what’s left? Just chill in the car and enjoy a car date!
We’ve embraced this concept frequently lately, and it’s been a revelation. Sometimes, we sip coffee together in the parking lot. Once, we even tackled our holiday shopping while parked at the grocery store, chatting and scrolling through our phones in the dim light.
The Benefits of Car Dates
Car dates provide an interruption-free space to connect. It’s just you, your partner, and those comforting paper cups of coffee. And it’s fantastic. Amidst the chaos of kids and work, it often feels like we’re living separate lives; car dates help us reconnect, share laughs, plan for what’s ahead, discuss our children’s antics, ponder when life with them will become easier, and dream about that long-awaited getaway to Napa. We converse, share joy, and simply exist—together. This undistracted time is a refreshing reminder of who we were pre-kids, putting our relationship back in focus, even if just for a little while.
So, the next time you spot us nestled in a parking lot, feel free to wave! No, we’re not getting out of the car. We’re embracing our car date.
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In summary, car dates are an easy and refreshing way for couples to reconnect amidst the chaos of parenthood. With just a little planning, you can transform your car into a cozy retreat, perfect for meaningful conversations and laughter.