Cheap Date Night

My husband and I enjoy going out together without kids occasionally.  However, in the past,  we hardly ever went out because it was too hard to find a babysitter.  The cost of babysitting was also a big problem for us.  We didn’t feel like we could spend much on our evening because of the cost of babysitting.  A year or so ago, we started trading “date nights” with another family.  We take turns having each other’s kids over, feeding them supper and letting them play for a while in the evening.  The kids have a great time together.  They are always asking when our next “date night” will be.   Us parents love this little bit of time alone.  A couple of hours alone together every month or so doesn’t seem like it would be a big deal, but it is really enjoyable.  I also believe it is a good way to strengthen the marriage.

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