Most of us enjoy a lazy Sunday, knowing Monday is only a few
hours away. The work week calls, with all its daunting
responsibilities. Why can't I have one more day? I've been evangelizing the four-day work week for years, but no one seems to be listening. Just one more day...
After much snuggling Sunday morning, my husband and I opted out of household
chores. Instead, we took a stroll in our little downtown area,
just the two of us. We’d stayed in bed well past brunch and lunch and were just
in time for a late lunch.
Clouds hinting at rain overhead, our little hometown
remained warm, making it perfect weather for a walk. Holding hands, we chatted
about nothing and everything. We left the kids at home (both old enough to stay
home alone for an hour or so,) and focused on each other.
Family time is important. In this day and age when everyone
is constantly working, parents and children need as much quality time together
as possible. But adults also need quality time away from the kids. Just as
children need to play together, so do the adults. There's something about
connecting one-on-one, away from the kids, that’s necessary for every relationship.
Parenting may be our most important role, but we’re not just parents.
We’re also friends, lovers, and companions in need of
attention. We talk daily about homework, dinner, household chores, finances,
and all the other things that take up the majority of our time. But what about
our dreams? What about goals? Feelings? Failings? I consider my husband my best
friend, and there are times when I just need to talk to my friend. To laugh,
cry, and reminisce.
Don’t make bedtime the only quality alone time you have with
your partner. Make time to spend with each other, away from friends, relatives,
and even the kids. Talk, go for a swim, enjoy a picnic in the park, or go for a
drive and gaze at the stars on a clear night. Human beings need to connect and
not just on digital devices. Remember why you fell in love with your partner. Give
them your undivided attention. You both deserve it.
When was the last time you and your partner connected (I mean outside the bedroom, geez) without kids, friends, or relatives present?
I was born and raised in San
Francisco, CA, and have a husband and two children. Music is an addiction. I
can often be found in the car, singing along at the top of my lungs to whatever
is playing. I work full time, and I split my spare time between family,
reading, blogging, and writing. I’m a habitual quoter. Lines from films and TV
shows constantly pop into my head—my kids are the only ones that really get it.
I’m an only child, and so of course I married a man who is one of ten children.
Other than English, I speak Spanish, Moroccan, and a little French. I love to
travel, but don’t do enough of it. Reading has been a passion for most of my
life and I now love writing. I’m klutz, and in my own mind, I’m hilarious.
