What a difference a date makes!
The Petite Filet and I had been in a rut of sorts, a common one many new parents find themselves in. However, on Saturday, we dropped off the Cutlet at the house of our good friends, Frazzled Flyboy and Blonde Tunetotler. That freed us to have a little time to ourselves.
Because this was a date on a budget, we skipped a fancy restaurant and ate at one of our favorite local eating establishments. Mexican food! It was absolutely wonderful. We took our time, actually talked to each other and had a romantic, fulfilling experience. It was still early after we’d split a piece of turtle cheesecake, so we decided to go out and have some fun.
And where else do you go when two adults want to have fun? Putt-Putt, of course.
The Petite Filet, in slinky ultra-sexy black dress and killer shoes, was the best-dressed woman there. Of course, to me she was also the sexiest. She laughs when I call her my “trophy wife.”
She was killing me with her holes-in-one at the beginning of our 18-hole adventure, but I started to catch up at the end. However, she hung on and beat me by one stroke. I still feel like a winner because of the special time we spent together, the stolen kisses while waiting on the people ahead of us, and the renewal of “us.”
Sounds silly, but it’s no exaggeration: a little time spent together goes a long way. We vowed to make time for a date at least once a month. It’s that important, and that powerful. We knew it was all along. Why didn’t we do it sooner?
The Cutlet had a great time at our friends’ house, but was glad to see us when we returned.
You may use your imagination on how the night ended for the two of us. It was that and more, best left unwritten and between only a husband and his wife. We really need to date each other more often.
Stay tuned! I will be answering some interview questions sent to me by a very lovely woman as part of the current blogging chain letter of asking each other questions.
In the meantime, read about how Sunday brought another type of adventure ...
Sounds like you had a good time!
It does sound like you two had a wonderful evening. Many times, that is all it takes to get out of the pothole and back on the road...Hope things continue to improve for you both!
It sounds like you guys had a blast. I love that Petit Filet didn't feel awkward about being so dressed up for putt-putt. I felt happy inside just reading about your date.
That is so sweet!
Good for you....sounds like you guys had an awesome time.
We have to have "date night" too sometimes (even though we don't have kids) because sometimes we just take each other for granted after co-habitating for over 2 years. It's so nice to remember what attracted you to each other in the first place.
My inability to defeat my wife at putt-putt has sure helped our marriage. I can beat her at about any other sport-related activity, but putt-putt......no way dood!!! Makes the lil lady feel good when she opens up the can of whoop-ass on her man!
Yay for Date Night! Mr. Husband and I came to the same conclusion and went to the Getty this weekend. One date a month is mandatory! We needed it soooo bad. And we don't even have kids yet!
I had this girlfriend my senior year of high school that I constantly tried to get to play putt-putt with me and she never wanted to go.
Glad you guys had a good time.
T- I know just how that is! Me and the Mr. have been in somewhat of a rut lately and we desperatly NEED a date night. Its like a jumpstart. Glad you had a good one!
You've got your priorities straight, dear. Bravo.
You guys are wise beyond your years! That sounds like it was fun! Next time, though, you really should try the race cars at the mini-golf place. The ones in Dallas are SUCH a blast, I don't remember the name of the place up by Mideival Times but it's an indoor track, and with these race cars, an extra 50 or 60 lbs is a really big deal, right? So, I bombed Joseph off the track on every race! Well, up until I took out the wall, that is. I was amazed how hard those things can wipe out! Seriously, though, it was a blast.
I am so glad to hear that you went out on a date! It is so easy to forget that you're part of a marriage when you're so busy being a parent. Our couples therapist told us to go out once a week - even if it was just a cup of coffee at Starbucks or something.
that sounds so wonderful, t-bone. you guys are lucky to have each other, and to be aware of the great love you have, and how important it is to celebrate it. hooray to you!
Hey! I had a hot putt-putt date this weekend too! There is something very romantic about whacking around a little white ball with the one you love.
putt-putt in killer heels. impressive.
Awww, T, I'm glad to hear it was such a great time and that you're not letting things fizzle. I wish we had a putt putt.
Mind you I've never taken on put put in my heels, but give Speedbump time to talk me into it *giggles*. But I know what you mean, before summer hit, speed and myself went out at least once a month on a "date". I so miss that because we'd go out alone, to eat at our favorite mexican joint Miguelito's *I have to have a weekly fix from there*, then if after dinner we could afford it out dancing and if not going home and turning up our own "dance hall equipment" and moving furniture and dancing in the confines of our own home. The time spent together without the kids is just as special and just as needed as "family" time, IMHO!!! Kudoz to you and the wife for having such a great and much needed time alone!!!
You guys are so sweet.
I'm glad you had a nice time...and a nicer time later.
Yay for slinky black dresses!