The last time Alan and I went on a date we left a screaming Lex behind, in the hands of a pregnant, but very qualified babysitter. He apparently gave her a run for her money! We tried again last month at my parents’ house, but caved to his fussing and brought him, and then Eve, along. That evening resulted in Alan taking Eve home and me having a date with just Lex. Fun for Lex, not so much for Alan.

We decided to try again this weekend and all week I have been talking with Lex about the babysitter coming. I wrote it on his calendar, I talked about the activities they could do, I even put together a craft project box with new things in it. One day last week while Lex and I were walking and talking, he gave me his usual excuse (“but Mom, I love you and I want to be with you too!”) and then he threw in, “Why don’t I ever get alone time with you anymore?” While his statement is not entirely true, it is true that we rarely have time alone together. I have been thinking about that lately and have been trying to make more of an effort for one-on-one time with him. He then asked if he could take me on a date after Alan does :) So we agreed that if he was sweet for the babysitter then we could ask Alan if he would take Eve so Lex and I could have a date night.

Well, the night came (last night) and Lex was on his best behavior! Best! He was excited all day to see her, wrote her a note on the white board, ran to the door when she got there, gave me a hug and kiss and zero fussing when it was time for me to leave. Just perfect. In exchange, he and I will be going on a date tonight. :) Guess what he wants to do? Dinner and shopping! I asked if we should go Christmas shopping and he said, “No, just grocery shopping.” :) He’s so funny! He thought about trying a new restaurant but then decided Panera Bread would be best. I’m letting him call the shots tonight. After the grocery store maybe we’ll do a little Christmas shopping. Or not, we’ll see :)

Alan and Eve will also be going on a date tonight. Last I heard they are going to Applebee’s because Eve wants to see the power go out again. It happened once, at a different Applebee’s, but she is convinced that is part of the Applebee’s experience. :) How insane would it be if it happened again?!!?

Happy date nights to all!