We saw lots of names, initials, and dates scratched into the railing on the boardwalk. There were even a lot of inscriptions showing the love couples had for one another, like this one.
I love seeing things like this - it tells me that the world around us is full of love. It's an old fashioned and romantic way of sharing your love with the world around you.
I like to people watch, and the other thing I noticed on our walk was all the older couples that were out enjoying their own evenings. I think old couples are so sweet, and I love watching them together, especially when they're affectionate. It's adorable to see them sharing a special moment together. Some of the couples we passed were holding hands, some were sitting together on a bench gazing at the lake. One couple had binoculars & was bird-watching together.
Seeing a sweet couples and pictures like this makes me reflect on my own marriage. I love my husband more than anything, and I hope to still be married to this wonderful man in 50 years. I want him to be the great true love of my life, and I want to celebrate the passage of the years with him and watch our children (and then grandchildren) grow up. I want to grow old with him.
Usually on these special date nights, we take some extra time before heading home to just sit & enjoy each other's company and have an unofficial "state of our union" chat. We'll kind of catch up on each other's lives, talk about things we want or want to do, and reflect on the time we've had together since our last talk. These are some of my favorite times with my hubby because it's really just the two of us. No interruptions, no distractions. It's back to basics, just like when we first met. It reminds me of why I fell in love with the man in the first place.
Having these nights really helps to "recharge" our relationship. What do you do with your spouse/significant other to keep up your relationships?
Such a romantic date!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter & son-in-law had their first child at the end of March.
I don't give my kids advice unless they ask for it and then I cleverly help them figure out that they have the answer and I don't.
But I broke my rule and gave them advice soon after they brought my grandson home. Start date night as soon as possible (I'll babysit every time) and don't miss a date except for an extreme emergency. Keep that weekly date in play for for at least the next 85 years and your marriage will always be filled with romance.
My husband and I just had our first date night last week since little man was born. It was so weird to not have the baby!
ReplyDeleteI think it's so important to keep your relationship strong though. Your son will notice if there is tension or anger between you.
Good for you for getting out and about! :)
I also love seeing elderly couples walking and holding hands, and I hope my husband and I get to do that - maybe even pushing a grandchild or two in the stroller..
ReplyDeleteWe try to do a 'date-night' as well, but sometimes it's so easy to put it aside because life is so crazy. I will say this though, I still find my husband funny. He always says he'll know our marriage is over when I stop laughing.
ReplyDeleteThis post really got me thinking...and actually made me look forward to being old...but with my hubby!