I wanted to let you inside the mind of a dad for a minute and solve a longstanding mystery that Iām sure youāve wonderedā¦
āWhy doesnāt my hubby take more initiative with planning Date Nights?ā
I know my wife, Larissa, has wondered this many times! And has verbalized it a few times, too. š
Soā¦ let me tell you!
Firstly, you need to know that we dads REALLY DO want to take you on Date Nights ā regularly!
We miss that one-on-one time with our wives, having uninterrupted conversations, and doing activities other than āfamily-friendlyā ones (which are still awesome with the kids!).
We miss seeing how excited you get when youāve put on a dress for Date Night instead of shorts and a t-shirt like most days (although we still think you look smoking in comfy clothes!).
So why donāt we organise it more often?Ā
Your first thought would probably be,Ā āHeās too tired after a full week of workā¦āĀ And while there is some truth in that, itās not the top reason!
The main reason isā¦
It seemsĀ too dauntingĀ to organise.
Really! We want to do a good job, we want to make you feel special and make sure the Date Night is āromantic enoughāā¦ or at least a lot of fun!
But with organising babysitters, coming up with new restaurants or activities to do each week, remembering to book a restaurant, thinking of conversation topics to start so we donāt just talk about the kids the whole time, and having a backup option in case the kids get sickā¦ it just feelsĀ overwhelmingĀ to do this regularly. Honestly!
But rememberā¦ we really WANT to!
And while we know that Date Nights can be planned by YOU awesome mums too, we still feel the pressure (and desire!) to be the more romantic one in the relationship.Ā š
Soā¦
Mums, WE need YOUR help!
In 2023, myself and a number of other dads are on a mission to reclaim Date Nights and make them REGULAR!
Weāre going to keep the love and spark alive no matter what season of parenting weāre in!
And the BEST thing YOU can do isā¦
Encourage us and show us that date nights don't have to be hard!
That's right. Date Nights don't have to be difficult to organise. They can actually be really, REALLY easy.
That's because, here at Dad Certified, WE have done all theĀ hard,Ā dauntingĀ andĀ overwhelmingĀ work to make your Date Nights EASY with this ONE, SIMPLE tool:
The Date Night Diary Box Set.
So, this Valentine's Day,Ā getĀ us a Date Night Diary!Ā Not even kidding.
It would be like saying, āI get it. I know youāre tired and your brain is full of a lot of things. I also know you LOVE spending time with me. So hereā¦ Iāve made it easy for you.ā
Don't take my word for it. Check out what people are saying who have used it:
The Date Night Diary was made specifically for parents of young kids and has all the things a dad needs to plan awesome Date Nightsā¦ every time!:
- 100 Date Night IdeasĀ for Date Nights outĀ AND Date NightsĀ at homeĀ (for those weeks when you canāt get a babysitter or life is just wildly unpredictable like it often is with kids)
- A Planning ChecklistĀ to make organising the dates easy (like reminding you to book the restaurant)
- A Unique Conversation StartedĀ each week! So you actually connect on a deeper level
- Space to Record the Fun TimesĀ (so mum and dad can actually make it into a photo album - not just full of the kids!)
Valentineās Day is just a few weeks away, and whether youāre a big fan or the Valentineās Day grinch, your relationship is WORTH investing in.
We dads really WANT to be more romantic and consistent, we just need a little help.
Grab him a Date Night Diary today! Really, from a dad, heāll be SO thankful.
Cheering you on and thankful for MUMS everywhere!
Jeremy
Dad Jokes of the Week
I had a date last night.
It was perfect.
Tomorrow Iāll try a grape.
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Have you been to the doctor lately? I think youāre lacking some Vitamin Me.
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Iāve been on 3 dates with someone who works at a zoo. I think theyāre a keeper.
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Dadventure Ideas for this Week
Here are a couple of ideas to inspire your Dadventure with your kids this week:Ā
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Watch A Professional Sports Game ā½Ā (Get out to a live sports game with the kids! Bring food or order from the kiosk - just not at half time š)
- Go For a Run šāāļøĀ (A great way to use up the kid's energy, or if they're young kids, put them in the pram and get some REALLY great exercise.)
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Staying InĀ Date Night Idea:
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- Bake Off šØāš³Ā (Each person has to choose the dish the other will cook... Then set a timer, get in the kitchen together and bake/cook off! Score both dishes based on flavour, texture and plate presentation. The loser cleans up!)
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- Axe Throwing šŖĀ (A great stress reliever! These places are becoming more common but if there's not one nearby, try darts at te local tavern/pub.)
