Tonight I was part of something new in our household - Tuesday Night Date Nights with a Parent.
With four younger kids at home, it’s tough to carve out real one-on-one time. And honestly, eating out as a family? It’s expensive, loud, and usually more chaotic than fun.
So we decided to try a new system. Tuesday nights are usually open, so each week, one of the kids gets to go out with a parent - just the two of us. Amber even made a rotation so every kid gets a turn with each parent before the end of the year.
Tonight was Seth’s turn with me, and he chose Golden Corral (all you can eat dessert). We talked about friends, school, his dreams, and all the things he loves. We even snuck in a quick Five Below stop - his happy place.
It felt so good to slow down and focus completely on Seth. I can already tell this is going to become one of our favorite family traditions.
What’s your favorite way to carve out one-on-one time with your kids (or loved ones)? I’d love to hear your ideas!