It can be tricky for new parents to make quality time for one another, especially in those first few months after bringing your baby home. Although all the baby books go into hefty detail on how crucial those months are for your newborn, that doesn’t mean there’s no space in that timeframe for you and your partner to develop some healthy habits when it comes to love. Here are some nifty little date ideas to get the ball rolling.
Go on a day trip
A fantastic way of ensuring you make the most of your weekend is to spend those days in beautiful places. Take a drive out to the country, go strawberry-picking, go on a scenic trek, and take plenty of photos for the family album.
And that’s the real treat with day trips! You can bring the bub along too, and use the trip as an opportunity for socialisation and family bonding. Just be sure to research some prams online or make queries at your local baby shop about an active pram to keep the little one comfortable.
Host a game night
Ever had those days where you’re just craving a dinner date or a night out with your mutual friends but everyone’s on tricky schedules and leaving the house is seemingly impossible? That’s where lazy game nights can be a perfect fit. All you really need to do is find a weeknight or perhaps even an hour or two where your friends are free, order some pizza, and put a board game or two on the docket for the evening.
If you think board games like Cluedo or Pictionary might be a bit too raucous for baby’s first few months at home, you can screen a film instead or even just host a low-key potluck dinner. It’s all about finding what works for you and your support circle.
Take a weekly class together
One major element of ‘quality’ time is time spent with your partner that you both consider to be enriching. Naturally, this means that what might be ‘quality’ time for some couples, may not be as impactful for you and your partner. If you’re struggling to find activities that are consistently enriching, why not try and learn together by attending a shared weekly class? You could learn to cook and take turns dazzling each other at family dinners, or you could take a dance class to have some fun and keep fit at the same time. Have a look around for some trial lessons you could attend together.
Have a luxurious night in
All said and done, there are just some weeks that may feel too busy for you, and that’s okay! In fact, it’s still possible for you and your partner to make quality time for one another all within the comfort of your own home, the home you’ve built together. Enjoy the total comfort of your shared safe haven by having a joint self-care night, filled with music, bath salts, back rubs, and maybe a glass of wine or two. You can do virtually any activity together, so long as you treat it as you would a ‘regular’ date night, so stay present and give yourself a free pass from thinking about work.
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It may be a couple of weeks before you find yourself developing any weekly rituals, but so long as you keep making plans and communicating, making quality time for one another will start to feel effortless.
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