3 Ways to Make Me-Time into We-Time

Dinner and a movie get very boring after awhile. Â Me and Mack have been married for seven years now, and our days of dinner and a movie are definitely waning. Â In fact going out at all, since we have three children, just seems either impossible or too much of a task at this point. Â So, we are having to find ways to turn our lifestyle into something that we can enjoy together. Â That means things we would normally do alone have turned into activities we enjoy together.

Breakfast in Bed

When we were first married, my mother-in-law gave us a breakfast tray. Â At the time, we were in the midst of back-to-back baby boys and I thought to myself that I 'd never have time to use that thing. Â Well it turns out that the precursor for making 'me-time' into 'we-time' is food and it can happen anytime of day. Â The thing I love most about doing breakfast time in bed with my hubby is that it inspires pillow talk. Â We share what happened during our week, give each other advice and grow our relationship. Â Rather than having my eggs and toast alone while watching Super Soul Sunday, I share that time with my hubby.

Read a Book Together & Build

For the first time since we've been married the hubster and I read a book together about a month ago. I am an avid reader and normally read alone.  But, when I began reading "The Spook Who Sat Behind the Door" after the first chapter I knew it would be something Mackell would read.  So, I got on Amazon and ordered him a copy.  We talked about what we read in each chapter and he even tried to read ahead a few times, which is in his competitive nature.  But, we had a good time.  After we finished we found the movie version on YouTube and spent a Saturday morning watching the film.  That book is now like a hidden piece of information that exist between just the both of us.

Go Grocery Shopping Together

For two Sundays in a row Mackell and I had the luxury of having a babysitter. Â But we didn't want to waste the time doing things that did not contribute to the running of the household. Â So, we took a walk to get in some exercise and jumped on a bus to go to the grocery store. Â It was one of the best dates we've had in awhile. Â We split up the grocery list on our first "date" and the second time we did all of the shopping together. Â We laughed, had some playful banter and enjoyed each other's company while still doing something that contributes to the health of the family. Â He made it back home in time to watch the game and I got my 7-day cook on.Being in a relationship is just that. Â It's about finding ways to relate to your mate that are not based on outside interaction. Â At the end of the day all you have is you and your man. Â So, find ways to enjoy his company and for he to enjoy yours without spending money, showboating and dressing it up. Â You can garden together, make dinner together, fix the kitchen sink together. Â The possibilities are endless.