Archives for the Month of November 2005 on Twinmomma's Online Journal
Mommy and Daddy's Big Night Out!
In the 13 months since our children were born my husband and I have been out by ourselves- (are you ready for this?) twice!! Not counting the week we took off in the summer to work on the house, while the kids were in day care. We did sneak in a movie or 2 that week during the day.
This past weekend, we finally went out. On a Date. Sans Children. So where does one go after such an abscence from the social scene? Why bowling of course!
A friend of mine babysat for me with her friend along as re-inforcement. (because 2 on 2 is easier then 1 on 2- let me tell you!) All week long I looked forward to our night out. It wasn't until I was telling Romana1 and Perseph all about the kids and their routine, that it hit me! I'm leaving my babies for a night out. Logically you know you are leaving your child with people you trust (or why else would you have asked them?) but you find yourself thinking "I know how hard this is. I do it everyday. Will they be ok with people they don't know who will do things differently then we do? Is the routine important or the meeting of the needs?"
Well turns out, it's the meeting of the needs. And they must have been met well since the house was still standing and the boys woke up very happy the next day.
In fact, I think Dale was trying to tell me all about the night before. He never stopped chattering all through breakfast! And every once in a while, Chip would jump in as if to clarify a point of the story. (too cute!)
When Romana1 walked in the door that night, Dale went right to her and put his head on her shoulder. It was adorable! He either felt very comfortable with her or she reminded him of Grandma since they are about the same height and both have glasses.