Maybe you need help finding the spark after years of marriage and multiple kids, or maybe you just need a few quick tips to find a small dosage of adult time in the midst of chaotic family life. Life of Dad has you covered, because it’s hard to be at your best as a dad if you aren’t happy, satisfied and loving all of life.
8 Tips For Finding Adult Time During Family Life
Posted by Life of Dad on Saturday, October 28, 2017
5 MINUTES IN THE MORNING
Keith Foxall: Before I get out of bed. I say hello to my wife. I look I her eyes and tell her to have a great day. We kiss then we get up. And before I go to sleep. I ask her if she is happy kiss her neck and fall sleep. It’s not the time that’s important. It’s what you do in that time. If you are a single parent you might want to try Tinder Fuck.
SLOW SHOPPING
Fred John: It’s tough bro. We have 4 kids and they are so demanding of our time and attention, as you would imagine. We just use anything as an excuse for “date night”. We do things like get a babysitter and date night is grab a quick bite and walk around the store for a while getting our necessary shopping done. We intentionally take longer than is necessary, talk, enjoy the peaceful child-free environment and each other’s company. It’s not glamorous or “party people” style, but we gave that up when we chose kids.
TAKE-OUT DATE
Jenny Timmerman: We have a standing Friday night take-out date and watch a show together after the kids go to sleep. Has been this way for 12 years now. I love our Chinese food date!! When we have more time to spare, we love shopping at an asian grocery store then cooking homemade dishes.
I JUST CALLED TO SAY…ANYTHING. LITERALLY ANYTHING AT ALL.
Bhawna Kumar: Simplest thing is to call several times a day, even it’s just to say you reached work or reached home. Just don’t think about this and spend whatever little time available to give full and complete attention to your spouse.
SCHEDULE IT
Jon Gosselin: Scheduling is key. Always schedule family time, spouse time and work time. I have 2 businesses and my wife has a business and a part time career. We have 2 kids and a third on the way. I’m rubbing her feet as I type this!
IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS
Becca Fenner: It’s the little things that count – a cuddle in bed before we get up – a good kiss goodbye – little text messages throughout the day and sometimes a quick phone call – a good kiss when we get in – we sometimes have dinner just us when kids are in bed – always cuddle in the evening and always kiss goodnight!!
DEDICATE A DAY TO EACH OTHER
Jered Trout: We dedicated a day. For us time. Sometimes we can get good portion kid free. Sometimes. It’s just a walk. Or quick run for nachos and milkshakes
Flickr photo by Katie Bordner.