Date Night Recap

I thought I'd start off the Valentine's month with a recap of the date we went on a few weekends ago. Mr. Stannix and I were going to go to the temple last Friday night, but with Hyrum cutting teeth, and neglecting his sleep we decided it was best to keep the kids at home instead of giving their runny noses to their friends. So we'll go next weekend! Saturday found the kids in better spirits, and a husband who super wanted to go to the movies. We opted for a sitter to come so the kids could sleep in their own beds.

That afternoon I had a baby shower to attend for a dear friend of ours and a baby girl. It was a very enjoyable afternoon out. I took Hyrum with me and Mr. Stannix and Camilla napped together for most of the afternoon. I arrived home to freshly shoveled walks and a sparkly clean house. Not only had he picked up, but he folded and put away all of the laundry as well, and it was the stuff he hates folding! I was so appreciative!

On our way to the movies he told me how Camilla would pass him every single piece of clothing to fold, and then her teddy passed him every piece of clothing to fold and he would have to thank the teddy. I enjoyed hearing about their afternoon adventures together. Even away from home our children are our main topic for discussion. Sadly we had a bout of bad luck on the way to the theater. We hit a bunch of red lights, got held up by a long train, and then had to park forever away from the front doors and speed walk in the freezing cold, my hands clasped tight in his warm leather gloves.

I went in to save seats while he stood in line at the concession. The moment I entered the busy theater number seven, it was so full I wanted to barf. I wished that I had Mr. Stannix by my side to take the lead and pick a seat. I cruised up one side looking for two empty seats together, then up the other side. With no luck I settled for the very back of the three front rows. I knew Mr. Stannix wouldn't be excited to sit there. He surprised me with a giant slice of pizza (which he sacrificed some of his preview time for, because it took forever) and eventually got over having to sit in the front and kink our necks. Part way through we tried to lift the arm rests and snuggle, another bummer about sitting in the front row, the arm rests don't lift! I loved the movie though and the time that we could spend together!

I'm so glad that we make time for date nights. They strengthen our marriage so much and always remind me that we are best friends. The next week is always that much more fun and exciting because of the time we had to spend together, just the two of us.

On Thursday Mr. Stannix was able to pick us up at the library after our "Rhymes that Bind" program. As we left through the doors he looked sideways at me with that grin of his and said, "Wow, you look good today!" It was just the compliment I needed to hear and I felt madly in love with him all over again. (Not to mention he saved me from having to walk home with a pile of heavy books and two kiddos).

The more we make date nights a priority the more aware we are of each others needs, and for that I am grateful! We're also super lucky to have great friends and fabulous young women to babysit for us whenever we need!

Mike and I at a Valentines Dance 2008

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