Spending Time

Isn't it strange how you can spend something that you can't really hold in your hands, nor are you fully aware that you're spending it most of the time? I don't know. That just grabbed my attention when I titled this post.

Anyway, what I mean by spending time is that quality time you're able to have with your spouse. I don't mean slipping in a few minutes of watching t.v. after the kids have gone to bed, the dishes have been done, and you're both thoroughly exhausted after a day's work.

No, I'm talking about that time you set aside for something special.

This past week, our daughter has been away at camp and my husband and I knew we wanted to do something together, just the two of us. We live about six hours away from our nearest relatives, and seeing as how we've had to set some pretty stiff boundaries with them, we haven't ventured into their neck of the woods for a while, nor will we anytime soon.

So, we try our best to make some magic!

But it's hard. Babysitters haven't been overly reliable or we have one who gets pretty expensive and we just can't always afford to hire her. Needless to say, we took full advantage of this week without a kid!

And it was well worth it!

We booked a last minute hotel deal (and it turned out to be a pretty nice hotel), drove the hour trip to our destination, swam a few hours in the wonderfully relaxing pool and hot tub, ordered in room service and watched some cable movies. We haven't had cable for the past few years, so it's a treat to actually have more than five channels to choose from. The next day, we walked around the city, went to a museum, and just plain enjoyed ourselves.

Although our trip was a one-night, short-but-sweet kind of thing, it was well worth doing. All couples need to set aside time at least every couple of weeks and remember what it was like to date that other person. I find it to be a great bonding time with my husband, time we really need with one another.

Have you spent any quality time with your spouse lately?