I am looking forward to going on a date with my husband tonight. Fortunately we have family nearby and we are able to trade babysitting with my sister and her husband. Unfortunately for them we have 4 kids and they only have two so it probably isn't a fair trade off. However, they are generous and always make us feel that it is not a big deal to keep are crew. Our night out wont be extravagant we are using a gift certificate to Applebees my SIL got me for my birthday. I know Applebees does not exactly scream romance, but hey after 14 years and 4 kids being allowed to eat out and not have to cut up anyone's food is romance. It feels good to be in this place in our marriage. You feel grateful to just spend time alone with each other whether it is at a expensive restaurant or at home on the couch with a redbox move and some Ben and Jerry's after the kids are in the bed (our usual date night routine). I hope every couple can make time for each other whether you have the money to go out or only a couple of bucks for some secret ice cream. It is always a good idea to reconnect. Happy Valentine's Day to all of my friends and their husbands.